Saturday witnessed the virtual turning on of the Workington Christmas lights, and for the first time ever the front of Workington railway station has been included. Over the last 6 months Workington Town Council, Community Rail Cumbria and Northern have all worked in partnership to make this possible and to give the front of the …
From 20th November, Avanti West Coast have removed Peak restrictions on travel into and out of London Euston on Fridays. This means that Off-Peak tickets are now valid for travel all day on Friday, rather than being restricted to departures from Euston after 09:30 and arrivals after 10:00 / 11:30. Please note that this only …
If you’re travelling home to Scotland or further South in England either to, or via, Birmingham / London by train before Christmas we want you to travel safely and travel with confidence. As the end-of-term travel window is likely to be shorter this year due to local Covid-19 restrictions, it’s really important that we work …
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 …
Community Rail Cumbria is delighted to welcome Eddie Pollock as the new Chairman for the Cumbrian Coast Line Community Rail Partnership. As a long-standing member of the Partnership, Eddie has represented Direct Rail Services who have been an influential and supportive partner for many years. Eddie’s personal interest and passion for Community Rail has helped …
Due to the staff team at Millom Community Train Ticket Office being furloughed, they will be working reduced hours, these are as follows: Thursday 5th November and Friday 6th November 07.00 – 09.15 Saturday 7th November closed. From Monday 9th November the opening hours will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 07.00 – 09.15, they will …
Staff at Workington railway station have been remembering those who lost their lives in the line of duty. This wonderful remembrance display on the southbound platform highlights some of the memories from this time, including WW1 poems, luggage evacuees may have used, window displays, a silhouette representing fallen soldiers and flower tub showing an array …
Backtrack Competition Winners Announced In the early summer, with the UK in lockdown, many were concerned by a steep rise in railway trespass, particularly amongst 11- 18 year olds. Community Rail Officers from across the country who attended Community Rail Lancashire’s Virtual Education Network heard the frightening statistic from Network Rail of a 25% increase …
Rail passengers in Cumbria are being advised to plan ahead next month when travelling due to Network Rail upgrading track near Bootle station. On five consecutive Sundays from 15 November and 13 December, buses will replace trains between Sellafield and Millom. The £3.2 million Great North Rail Project investment will involve replacing over 4,000 metres …
The Trackside Café located at Millom railway station is back open from Thursday 22nd October. Opening times are: Thursdays 10am to 5pm Friday & Saturday 10am to 8pm for food orders, close at 10pm Sunday’s 12pm to 5pm For bookings call 01229 208398 to secure your table. COVID secure restrictions applied please, use the doorbell …