Workington Carlisle bridge repairs

Due to urgent repairs to a bridge between Workington and Carlisle, the line is blocked

Until further notice, a 2-hourly replacement timetable will operate between Carlisle and Maryport. 

Replacement buses will also operate between Carlisle and Workington

The railway line between Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness is partially closed while Network Rail undertake urgent repair  works to the Derwent Viaduct, which crosses the River Derwent, north of Workington. 

Journeys will take longer, please check before you travel.

Rail replacement bus stop locations can be found on posters at stations. 

Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express services run between Carlisle and 
Lancaster, changing at Lancaster for alternative services to and from Barrow-in-Furness. 

Shuttle train between Carlisle and Maryport

Monday 18th – Friday 22nd March

• 08:20 Maryport – Carlisle
• 09:45 Carlisle – Maryport
• 10:30 Maryport – Carlisle
• 11:45 Carlisle – Maryport
• 12:30 Maryport – Carlisle
• 13:45 Carlisle – Maryport
• 14:30 Maryport – Carlisle
• 15:15 Carlisle – Maryport
• 16:00 Maryport – Carlisle
• 16:45 Carlisle – Maryport
• 17:30 Maryport – Carlisle
• 18:17 Carlisle – Maryport
• 19:00 Maryport – Carlisle

Saturday 23rd March

• 07:30 Carlisle – Maryport
• 08:20 Maryport – Carlisle
• 09:45 Carlisle – Maryport
• 10:30 Maryport – Carlisle
• 11:45 Carlisle – Maryport
• 12:30 Maryport – Carlisle
• 13:15 Carlisle – Maryport
• 14:00 Maryport – Carlisle
• 14:45 Carlisle – Maryport
• 15:30 Maryport – Carlisle
• 16:15 Carlisle – Maryport
• 17:00 Maryport – Carlisle
• 18:15 Carlisle – Maryport
• 19:00 Maryport – Carlisle

Delay repay 
If you are delayed by more than 15 minutes, you may be entitled to compensation. the latest updates Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim, which can be made at delayrepay.northernrailway.co.uk. 

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