All 14 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) in Cumbria are reopening on Tuesday 12 May. This follows updated guidance from the Government which states that a visit to a HWRC is acceptable under the current travel and social distancing measures but only where you can’t continue to safely store your additional waste and recycling safely …
Network Rail will be delivering planned engineering work 2–3 May (original May Day bank holiday) and 8–10May (VE Day bank holiday weekend). This much needed work includes further upgrades to Euxton Junction on the West Coast main line near Chorley – the first phase was completed over Easter weekend. Key workers who need to travel …
An important message from the Community Safety Manager at Network Rail whose role it is to ensure young people understand the dangers both on and near the railway and the far-reaching consequence of someone’s decision to trespass. Whilst schools and colleges are closed at present due to CoViD-19, it is even more important to reinforce …
A very warm thank you to colleagues at Northern and Network Rail for completing the long awaited refurbishment of Arnside footbridge which now looks fantastic! This much needed freshen up really does improve the overall appearance of the station. Together with the recently completed road resurfacing works and newly installed LED lighting, Arnside station has …
Since the UK Government announcement about restricting travel there are still many people not following the advice and continuing to use train services for a day out to enjoy the weather or to travel somewhere for a walk while also not observing guidance on 2m social distancing. This activity is clearly against the UK and …
Today (Monday 30 March) Cumbria County Council and partners have launched a new emergency support service for people at high risk of becoming seriously ill, as a result of COVID-19, and who do not have support available from friends, family or neighbours. Those at high risk include people over 70 years old, pregnant women and …
Since the UK Government announcement about restricting travel there are still many people not following the advice and continuing to use train services for a day out to enjoy the weather or to travel somewhere for a walk while also not observing guidance on 2m social distancing. This activity is clearly against the UK and …
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Britain’s train operators have agreed to provide free travel to Flybe staff and customers who are unable to travel over the next week. They should show proof of their employment or planned journey (such as employee ID, boarding card or flight confirmation) to operator staff at the most appropriate railway station. Robert Nisbet, Director of …
TransPennine Express (TPE) has launched thousands of advance purchase tickets starting at £1 for adults and 50p for children. These heavily discounted tickets are available for all calling points on the TPE network across the North of England and into Scotland. With tens of thousands of tickets are available, the sale provides the opportunity to …