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A major West Coast rail closure from Dec 31, 2025, to Jan 15, 2026, due to bridge and signaling work, affects routes between Preston and Carlisle.
A major rail disruption on the West Coast Mainline is set for early January 2026, closing the route between Preston and Carlisle from December 31 to January 15 due to a bridge replacement near Penrith, with the M6 also closed over two weekends.
From January 1 to 7, services between Carlisle and Lockerbie will halt for signaling upgrades.
Avanti West Coast will run a shuttle every two hours via the Settle to Carlisle route, the first time in over a decade.
Travelers to Scotland are advised to use the East Coast Main Line, while buses will serve Lancaster, Oxenholme, and Penrith.
Network Rail says the holiday period is optimal for the work and urges passengers to plan ahead.
Un importante cierre ferroviario de la Costa Oeste desde el 31 de diciembre de 2025 hasta el 15 de enero de 2026, debido a trabajos de puentes y señalización, afecta las rutas entre Preston y Carlisle.