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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Neil Lancefield

Trains to use scenic diversion during main line shutdown

Carlisle
  • Avanti West Coast will operate services on the historic Settle to Carlisle line for the first time in over a decade during the first 14 days of next January.
  • This diversion is necessary because the West Coast Main Line (WCML) will be closed between Preston and Carlisle for the replacement of Clifton Bridge.
  • Avanti will deploy its bi-mode Evero trains for a shuttle service between Preston and Carlisle, as the Settle to Carlisle line is not electrified.
  • The £60 million project involves replacing the 60-year-old Clifton Bridge, which currently has weight restrictions, to allow unlimited freight and passenger trains.
  • Passengers travelling to Scotland from major English cities are advised to use the East Coast Main Line, while rail replacement buses will serve Lancaster, Oxenholme, and Penrith.

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