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flag Major rail and road closures begin Dec. 31 on West Coast Main Line and M6 in Cumbria due to upgrades.

flag Starting December 31, 2025, major disruptions will hit the West Coast Main Line and M6 motorway in Cumbria due to infrastructure upgrades. flag The railway between Preston and Carlisle will be closed until January 15, 2026, with a partial closure between Carlisle and Lockerbie from January 1 to 7. flag A 1960s bridge over the M6 near Penrith will be replaced from January 1 to 14, closing the motorway between Junctions 39 and 40 over two weekends. flag Avanti West Coast will run a shuttle service every two hours via the Settle to Carlisle line, the first time in over a decade. flag Travelers from major cities to Scotland are advised to use the East Coast Main Line. flag Rail replacement buses will serve several towns. flag Network Rail urges travelers to plan ahead, noting the holiday period was chosen for the work.

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