The Settle Carlisle railway line is now fully open after a major engineering project by Network Rail and Story to repair a landslip at Eden Brows near Armathwaite. The first Northern Rail train to arrive in Carlisle at 8:17 after travelling over the newly
A NEW RAILCARD aimed at teenagers which will halve all rail fares has been given the go ahead.
The railcard will give 16-17 year olds 50 per cent off all fares from September 2019 including season tickets and peak services.
This will benefit around 1.2 million young people across the country.
The Government has also launched its millennial railcard for 26-30 year olds. The card costs £30 and reduces rail fares by a third.
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