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Amended service between Lancaster / Barrow-in-Furness and Carlisle from Saturday 30 August to Sunday 21 September 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 30 August 2025 to Sunday 21 September 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between Manchester Airport / Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness, between Lancaster and Carlisle, and also between Barrow-in-Furness and Millom / Sellafield / Maryport / Carlisle

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Bootle and Workington, closing various lines.

Saturday 30 August to Friday 12 September:

Saturday:

Buses replace trains between Millom and Workington.

Sunday:

Buses replace trains between Barrow-in-Furness and Workington.

Monday to Friday:

Buses replace trains between Sellafield and Workington.

Saturday 13 to Sunday 21 September:

Buses replace trains between Sellafield and Workington.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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