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Lines reopened: disruption between Barrow-in-Furness and Corkickle expected until 08:30  

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Incident reported: Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 07:04

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Last updated

Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 07:43

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Trains between Lancaster / Barrow-In-Furness and Corkickle

Description

All lines have now reopened following overrunning engineering works between Barrow-in-Furness and Corkickle. As service recovers, trains may still be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 08:30.

Customer advice:

You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.

Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.

Replacement transport:

Road transport will be operated by Travellers Choice and Workington Transport Heritage Trust as follows:

  • From Barrow-in-Furness to Sellafield, calling at Sellafield only, at 07:30

  • From Whitehaven to Barrow-In-Furness, calling at all stations except for Nethertown and Braystones, at 07:30

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

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 drop-off 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.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

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