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School trips by train instead of coach could benefit budgets

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September 30, 2024
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To save money on school trips, train operator Northern has suggested that schools should “Give up the coach and try us instead”.

Watch: Live-action exercise tests Network Rail’s emergency response plans

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September 21, 2024
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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

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August 22, 2024
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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

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July 24, 2024
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‘Pennine Pale’ to be available to first-class passengers

Lake District railway introduces annual season tickets for dogs

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June 26, 2024
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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

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June 18, 2024
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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

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June 8, 2024
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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 station.

Cumbria’s ‘Connecting Penrith’ project takes a step forward

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June 6, 2024
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Transport body meets with train operator and others to discuss Penrith plans

Newcastle and Yorkshire rail workers shortlisted for Railway Oscars

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June 6, 2024
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Eight Northern workers nominated for award

Lancashire trains suspended as train derails in Cumbria

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May 30, 2024
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A Do Not Travel notice has been put in place after a freight train derailed on Wednesday (29th May).