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 …
The Friends of Green Road station remember those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
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 …
The train and replacement bus timetables for Saturday 03 November are now available online for Northern 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 …
Windermere Ferry is back in business following repairs to the Ferry including a new engine. The Ferry was re-launched on Saturday 27 October, resuming it’s normal departure times. The ferry takes people, vehicles, horses and cycles across the lake, reducing traffic on the surrounding narrow roads and easing congestion and pollution. It also links the busy eastern shore …
Northern by Arriva have been working hard over the last 12 months to improve the parking situation at Corkickle Station for both the local residents and the general public. This has involved regular consultation with the residents, ensuring all parties were happy with the developments. The area has recently been remarked, now allowing access for …
The staff at Workington Station have been remembering those who lost their lives in the line of duty. This wonderful ‘Memorial Corner’ showing WW1 poems and a flower tub with poppies has been made up, and is currently on display on the southbound platform.
Further RMT strike dates have been announced as follows, Saturday 27 October 2018, Saturday 3 November 2018, Saturday 10 November 2018. For more information, check out Northern’s website at: northernrailway.co.uk/strike .