School trips by train instead of coach could benefit budgets
To save money on school trips, train operator Northern has suggested that schools should “Give up the coach and try us instead”.
Tag: Cumbria
Watch: Live-action exercise tests Network Rail’s emergency response plans
Network Rail along with the Emergency services and industry partners has carried out a live action exercise to test their emergency response plans.
Steam locomotive 34067 Tangmere set to pass through Oxenholme Lake District this Saturday
34067 Tangmere is set to pass through Oxenholme Lake District this Saturday (24th August) as it hauls part of The Cumbrian Mountain Express.
TransPennine Express launches its own IPA beer
TransPennine Express (TPE) has launched its own, bespoke beer.
Lake District railway introduces annual season tickets for dogs
Realising that many of its visitors travel with their dogs, the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway in Cumbria has launched a Dog Season Ticket.
Lake District town added as a virtual railway station to journey planners
Avanti West Coast and Stagecoach have launched an integrated rail and bus ticket for travel throughout Cumbria and the Lake District.
e-bike hire when travelling by train to the Lake District
Travellers wishing to cycle through the Lake District can now hire e-bikes when they get there with the opening of a pick-up service from Penrith stat…
Cumbria’s ‘Connecting Penrith’ project takes a step forward
Transport for the North (TfN) has given an update on progress with its 'Connecting Penrith' project.
Newcastle and Yorkshire rail workers shortlisted for Railway Oscars
Train operator Northern has revealed the names of eight of its staff who have made the shortlist for a National Rail Award.
Lancashire trains resume after train derailment in Cumbria
A Do Not Travel notice has been put in place after a freight train derailed on Wednesday (29th May).