A new community rail project is helping people with disabilities gain the confidence and skills to travel independently by train while promoting some of the outstanding attractions along the Cumbrian Coast Line. Developed by Community Rail Cumbria, part of Cumberland Council, in partnership with Northern Trains Ltd and three local Day Services groups – West …
A unique new installation celebrating the values of Flimby Primary School has officially arrived at Flimby railway station, thanks to a partnership between Community Rail Cumbria, part of Cumberland Council, Flimby Primary School, Northern Trains and Gen2. The station has seen a series of improvements since the school adopted it in 2018, including the Our …
The teachers and Year 5 & 6 pupils of Flimby Primary School have been working hard in their newly refurbished Community Garden, growing a range of fruit and vegetables to sell at Workington Railway Station on Thursday 2 July between 10-11.30am. It will be a cash only event and all proceeds will be reinvested by …
Community Rail Cumbria, part of Cumberland Council, and Northern Trains Ltd wanted to acknowledge Whitehaven’s rich maritime history and have successfully collaborated with a number of organisations, in particular Gen2, to deliver an iconic planter. Over the last few years, Whitehaven station has benefited from rail investment, a refurbished booking office and toilet facility, resurfaced …
Network Rail is investing £4.5 million to safeguard the Cumbrian coast line against climate change by upgrading Eskmeals viaduct. The multi million pound project will see hardwood timber beams replaced with material which will double the life expectancy from 25 to 50 years, improving the structure of the track and making it more robust. At the …
The Cumbrian Coast Line Community Rail Partnership has been highly praised for their innovative work promoting accessible and active travel. Working in collaboration with Northern Trains Ltd and three local Day Services groups – West House, Carlisle Day Services and Allerdale & Copeland Day Opportunities – the CRP’s latest project, “Beyond the Home” has created …
Community Rail Cumbria, Northern and The Maryporters have been working in partnership with the staff and apprentices at Gen2, who have designed and produced a wonderful bespoke train planter for the bi-directional platform at Maryport railway station. The project was inspired by a train built by Tony Messenger, a trainer at Gen2 who sadly passed …
Northern is to introduce ‘Advance Purchase’ fares on five key routes in Cumbria for the first time, slashing the cost of travel in the region by an average of 60%. Tickets at the significantly reduced price, which is designed to encourage people to make the switch from road to rail, will be available from Sunday …
A series of stunning photograph panels have been unveiled at Whitehaven railway station by John Baker, CEO Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners, as part of the “Whitehaven, there’s more than you think!” project, funded by Community Rail Network and delivered by the Cumbrian Coast Line Community Rail Partnership. The project aims to showcase the amazing array of …
As part of Flimby Primary School’s local history study they decided to share their knowledge and understanding with the community and further beyond. The designs are bright and colourful, they include pictures, photographs and the children’s work. If you are visiting the west coast take some time to alight the train at Flimby. The children have …