Avanti West Coast has released rare footage of the route through the Cumbrian countryside from the viewpoint of a train driver. 

Footage shows train driver’s view of picturesque rail journey through Cumbria

Passengers are being encouraged to wear face coverings and book their journeys in advance.


Rail services increase amid social distancing warnings

The boss of the has confirmed the company will be asking the Government for help to survive the coronavirus outbreak.

As of 27 March, flights to London Southend, Belfast and Dublin are cancelled until further notice because of the coronavirus.


The rail company has advised all passengers to check before travelling.

Some customers who were flying to Tenerife are now looking at other destinations for their holiday.

A troubled train operator that runs services in Cumbria is being stripped of its franchise and brought under government control.

Local MP David Mundell has asked the UK Transport Secretary to 'haul them over the coals about the level of service'.

Avanti West Coast announced that overhead electrical wires are down between Lancaster and Oxenholme Lake District.

The B5297 Oxford Street in Workington is currently closed. High winds have caused a building roof to become unsafe.

Businesses in Dumfries are this morning coping with the effects of yet another flood along the Whitesands.


Joanne and Paul's dream wedding plans were ruined after travel giant Thomas Cook announced they had ceased trading. 

The travel giant has ceased trading after failing to secure a last-ditch rescue deal, launching the UK's largest peacetime repatriation .

Councillors voted in agreement with the fare rise after being told that refusing to do so could result in government intervention. 

Parkside Road in Kendal, which is part of the Victoria Bridge diversion, is closed until further notice. 