It was exactly 30 years ago that British Rail first announced plans to close the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, one of the last great main lines of the Victorian era. But campaigners fought hard ...

BROADCASTER and former MP Michael Portillo has sent a message of support to guardians of the Settle-Carlisle line as the railway marks a special anniversary year. This year, the Friends of the ...

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Settle-Carlisle line and we’re remembering this iconic piece of our railway heritage. Tales of the Settle-Carlisle railway by WR Mitchell (Image: Submitted ...

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A picturesque and historical railway line is preparing to welcome new passengers as inter-city trains are rerouted along it during engineering work. Welcome banners are being installed at all stations ...

The iconic Settle-Carlisle Railway will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026. The first passenger train ran along the historic line in 1876 and the anniversary year will be marked with a full ...

A RAIL operator has started running trains on the historic Settle to Carlisle line for the next two weeks in order to keep travellers moving during major engineering works. Renowned for its beautiful ...

An operator's first passenger train has crossed a historical and scenic route for the first time in more than a decade. Avanti West Coast's 07:54 GMT from Wigan was the first to run on the Settle to ...