The Wasdale Shuttle bus will make your visit to Wasdale easier for you and better for the climate, the community and the landscape. Parking in the valley is limited, but at peak times you can park in the pop-up car park in Nether Wasdale and catch the bus to Wasdale Head. Thanks to grant funding …
Since we last reported to the Parish Council our activities at the station, which are carried out under the terms of a Station Adoption Agreement with Northern (in respect of the Station itself) and an annually renewable licence from Network Rail (in respect of the land between the railway and the roadway leading to Cark), …
Each year Community Rail Cumbria produces a unique Calendar as a warm thank you for all the stakeholders and volunteers who support Cumbria’s railways. The theme of our 2022 Calendar is “Every station tells a story” which offers a moment to learn more of the history of Cumbria’s railways. Railway stations have a wealth of …
In June 1846, the first trains ran on the Furness Railway which led to the establishment of the line from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster. In September of the same year the Kendal and Windermere Railway opened the first section of their line from Oxenholme to Kendal. The 175 committees and Community Rail Partnerships have held a …
Look out everyone for the new cafe on Carnforth Station! Carnforth Railway Station Brief Encounters heritage café has re-opened with new owners and a new name. Friends, family members, members of the town council and local business got together to celebrate the occasion the reopening on September 25th 2020. The renamed Brief Encounter Refreshment Room …
Sellafield signal box on the Cumbrian Coast Line has become the first to be entirely staffed by women since the Second World War. The milestone was reached last month when trainee Amy Byrne joined Rebecca Rennoldson and Holly Williams to create the three woman team. They work in solo shifts in the Victorian-engineered signal box to …
Each year Community Rail Cumbria produces a unique Calendar as a warm thank you for all the stakeholders and volunteers who support Cumbria’s railways. The theme of our 2021 Calendar is ‘Lakes and Beaches’ which has inviting photos, poignant words and also offers a moment to reflect on life. The full Calendar is now free …
Whenever you plan a journey involving kids it’s so important to keep them entertained – Community Rail Cumbria has created an exciting ‘Kid’s Page’ on our website which offers interactive activities designed to help young people have an inspiring and memorable rail journey – no matter the distance! Fun stories, games and puzzles for children …
Cumbria County Council restarted the Windermere Car Ferry – The Mallard – on Monday 15 June. The ferry operation was suspended on 25 March because insufficient numbers of operational staff were available to safely run the ferry due to the COVID-19 emergency and the Government messages regarding essential travel only. Following the easing of lockdown …
Northern Trains Ltd will shortly be commencing a deep clean of Barrow-in-Furness station. The work will begin on 2nd June for 5 days with the work being carried out in the day and at night. The specification of work is as follows: Main Concourse – All walls, ceilings, windows and floors including the high level. …