Buses replace trains between Sellafield and Workington until the end of the day on Wednesday 30 July
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 28 July 2025 at 19:57
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Last updated
Tuesday 29 July 2025 at 16:47
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Lancaster / Barrow-in-Furness and Carlisle
Description
Overrunning engineering works between between St Bees and Parton means all lines are blocked. As a result, buses will replace trains between Sellafield and Workington.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day on Wednesday 30 July.
Customer advice:
Replacement buses are currently running between Sellafield and Workington.
Please see station information posters for the location of bus pick up points.
Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.
Train services between Lancaster / Barrow-in-Furness and Carlisle will terminate at Sellafield and restart between Workington and Carlisle.
Train services between Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness / Lancaster will terminate at Workington and restart at Sellafield.
You can use your ticket on Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express services, between Lancaster and Carlisle, at no extra cost.
Any ticket restrictions have been lifted during this disruption.
Additional Information:
There has been engineering works between St Bees and Parton on Saturday 26 and Monday 28 July.
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 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.
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.