Great News!  The New Northern 195 trains have started to appear across the network. This one was seen near Staveley Crossing on the Lakes Line. Let’s hope there are lots more to come!

The transformation of Maryport railway station continues to develop around the Roman theme of the station ‘The Edge of Empire’. Following the installation of the superb storyboards on the station platform, Community Rail Cumbria, together with local volunteer group “The Maryporters” who have adopted the station, have now put the icing on the cake! 8 …

Well done to everyone who participated in the Cark station community day on 13 June. Folks weeded, strimmed, dug, planted, watered, chopped, cleared and cleaned to revitalise the station platform areas and approach road. Thanks to the Friends of Cark Station, the Lions, Northern, Network Rail, ISS, local volunteeers and the Furness Line Community Rail …

From Sunday 30 June 2019 there will be new timetables for Northern train services. The new timetables are available to view now at https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/travel/timetables If you are travelling or planning a journey from 30 June do check that you have the new timetable. Train timetables change to give operators the chance to improve services, change …

A three-year programme of regeneration works which have transformed Maryport railway station has been celebrated by Community Rail Cumbria in partnership with Cumbria County Council by the unveiling of a unique community initiative called ‘The Edge of Empire’. Maryport began life as a prominent outpost on Rome’s Northern frontier. The ‘Edge of the Empire’ project, …

Another Community Success! Community Rail Cumbria were delighted to host, in partnership with Virgin Trains, the second Community Rail in the City celebration at Carlisle Station on Saturday 8 June. A fun packed family day for everyone was enjoyed by passengers and visitors alike. A huge thanks to the rail industry, particularly Direct Rail Services …

Between 20 July and 4 August, we will be working to upgrade life-expired track,cabling, overhead lines and signalling on the busy Acton Grange junction. Passengers are being urged to check before they travel and to allow more time for their journeys as services will be busier than usual. While the work takes place, many trains …

Friends at Roose station have now completed replanting to give the station a real Spring feel. The six individual containers are now beginning to come into bloom, adding lots of colour and interest.

The Annual Bowness Blues Weekend is returning in 2019 for an eighth year showcasing the best of blues from USA, Holland, Ireland and homegrown UK talent over 3 days in 10 venues in Bowness along with a blues cruise. Every year funds raised from ticket sales and sponsorship are donated to 2 chosen charities, this …

Just to let you know that the railway footbridge for Millom is closed at the moment for refurbishment but should re-open in May. Looking forward to see the bridge improvements for this lovely station!