January Train Disruptions in Carlisle
Passengers in Carlisle will face significant train disruptions in the first week of the new year.
Two sets of disruptions are scheduled:
- Replacement of a 1960s bridge over the M6 motorway, resulting in no trains between Preston and Carlisle from December 31 to January 15.
- Installation of new signalling at Kingmoor, causing no trains between Carlisle and Lockerbie from January 1 to January 7.
From January 1 to 14, 2026, Network Rail will replace Clifton Bridge, closing the railway and the M6 between Junctions 39 and 40 over the first two weekends.
Avanti West Coast will run a shuttle service every two hours between Preston and Carlisle via the Settle to Carlisle route to mitigate the disruptions.
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Author's summary: Train disruptions in Carlisle due to bridge replacement and signalling installation.