Eskmeals Viaduct Upgrade Work: Buses replace trains between Whitehaven and Millom / Barrow-in-Furness from Saturday 7 to Sunday 22 September 

Route(s) affected

Between Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Sellafield and Millom, closing all lines. This will allow work to take place to help future-proof the Eskmeals Viaduct.

Saturday to Monday

Services between Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness will run between Carlisle and Whitehaven / Sellafield.

A replacement bus service will run between Whitehaven / Sellafield and Barrow-in-Furness.

Tuesday to Friday

Trains that usually run between Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness will run between Carlisle and Whitehaven / Sellafield, and between Millom and Barrow-in-Furness.

A replacement bus service will run between Whitehaven and Millom / Barrow-in-Furness.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Background information:

Network Rail is continuing to improve the 18-span Eskmeals Viaduct across the River Esk estuary. This £4.5 million pound project to safeguard against climate change will see hardwood timber beams replaced with recyclable material which will double the life expectancy from 25 to 50 years, improving the structure of the track and making it more robust. This will require the closure of the railway line between Whitehaven / Sellafield and Millom with rail replacement buses in operation between Saturday 7 and Sunday 22 September. There is a page containing project information on the Northern website.

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.