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Months of disruption confirmed for Cumbrian Coast railway passengers

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September 18, 2025
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Network Rail is advising passengers of their long-term plans for Bransty Tunnel, which has been closed to rail traffic. Historic mine workings were found ahead…

Northbound trains resume from Whitehaven station

Guest authors
August 11, 2025
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Since the 25th July, the Bransty tunnel between Whitehaven and Corkickle has been closed for survey work ahead of upgrade works.

Tunnel closure halts Cumbrian Coast line

Simon Walton
August 5, 2025
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Rail replacement buses are now running between Sellafield and Workington after Bransty Tunnel has been closed until further notice. There is however no risk of…

Cumbrian Coast Tunnel Work to Close Rail Line

Guest authors
July 19, 2025
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Network Rail is reminding passengers travelling to or through Whitehaven to check before they travel this summer.

Steam locomotive Blue Peter updates after fire brigade attend Cumbrian Coast fires

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April 6, 2025
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The fire brigade are dealing with fires on the Cumbrian Coast Line and means that all trains are currently held. Northern say that all lines…

Cumbrian Coast Line to close for 23 days

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March 24, 2025
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Network Rail has given advance warning that there will be a 23-day closure of the line between Sellafield and Workington from 30th August.

Book Review: Line by Line: Cumbria by Neil Gibson

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January 27, 2025
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This book illustrates railways in Cumbria’s magnificent landscapes, with scenes in the Lake District, the Pennine fells, and the Cumbrian Coast.

Storm Bert: Number of Lancashire and Yorkshire railway lines affected by severe weather

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November 23, 2024
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Northern is urging passengers to check ahead as a number of lines are being affected by Storm Bert and severe weather. Trains between Lancaster and…