Friday 11th January saw the final journey of the Class 37, 2Z37 & 2Z38 driven by Northern driver Martin Tweddle took passengers on this farewell return journey between Carlisle and Carnforth, commissioned by Northern and Direct Rail Services (DRS). The commemorative journey was the last chance for 180 rail enthusiasts to ride the 37s on …
Northern has announced details of the services it will operate for the RMT strike action on Saturday, 29 December and the following Saturday, 5 January. In addition, RMT Union has announced its members will be striking on every Saturday in January. Northern will announce details of the services running as soon as possible. The RMT …
The Kents Bank Station has received a further splash of colour as the second wildlife art panel has been fitted. The two artwork panels look wonderful and make the shelter look ‘loved’ and cared for. The portrayals of the birds, which are local to Kents Bank/Morecambe Bay, are educational and engaging.
Over 30 pieces of artwork were installed this morning by Joe Wardman and Warren Birch along the underpass of Barrow station. The beautiful artwork was provided by Greengate Junior School pupils. The pupils’ artworks are evocative, colourful and a welcome inspiration to passengers at Barrow station. Thank you to Greengate School pupils and staff and …
Friends of Askam Station have managed to resurrect a project for their station with spectacular results. The Group had previously received some funding from the Local Committee for a small project for the station but following support from Community Rail, Northern (Arriva), the Parish Council and the National Lottery a more ambitious project was realised. …
See dates of RMT planned Saturdays strike days for December. For more information, see the strike webpage which is Northern’s primary source for strike-day timetable and customer information. All the timetables are available in PDF format and can be easily downloaded and printed northernrailway.co.uk/strike
Community Rail Cumbria was delighted to welcome newly appointed Rail Minister Andrew Jones to launch the Department for Transport’s Community Rail Strategy at Millom Discovery Centre last week. This important document sets the scene for the development of Community Rail nationally and acknowledges the huge social and economic value of the range of projects undertaken …
This weekend TransPennine Express is offering complimentary travel to members of the armed forces, as this upcoming Armistice day, Sunday 11 November, will mark 100 years since the end of the First World War. Free travel on TPE services will be provided on both Saturday 10 November and Sunday 11 November 2018 to any serving …
The train and replacement bus timetables for Saturday 10 November are now available online for customers on Northern’s website at: northernrailway.co.uk/strike The timetables for each of the planned Saturday strikes days will be different. The strike webpage is Northern’s primary source for strike-day timetable and customer information. All the timetables are available in PDF format …
Community Rail Cumbria (CRC), together with Direct Rail Services (DRS), organised an unique day that was aimed at reinforcing the DRS apprentice training programme. Topics covered included the value and importance of rail in relation to economic and social impact of rail; how DRS commitment and support for CRC Cumbria is benefitting our isolated Cumbrian …