Lines reopened: Disruption between Oxenholme Lake District and Carlisle expected until the end of the day
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Last updated
16 Jul 2024 at 21:12
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Avanti West Coast services between London Euston and Edinburgh / Glasgow Central
TransPennine Express services between Manchester Airport and Edinburgh / Glasgow Central, also between Liverpool Lime Street and Glasgow Central
Description
Lines have reopened following heavy rain flooding the railway between Oxenholme Lake District and Carlisle. Trains running between these stations may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer Advice:
Avanti West Coast
To assist you with your journey your ticket will be accepted on the following alternatives:
TransPennine Express services via any reasonable route
Northern services via any reasonable route
CrossCountry services between Birmingham New Street and Edinburgh
LNER services between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh
ScotRail services between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh
TransPennine Express
To assist you with your journey your ticket will be accepted on the following alternatives:
Avanti West Coast services via any reasonable route
Northern services via any reasonable route
Rail replacement transport will run as required.
Please speak to station staff or station help points about completing your journey.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.