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And approval for the new south side of the station: “PLANS for the next phase of a major redevelopment of Carlisle’s Citadel Station were approved this week.” https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/25077930.major-carlisle-citadel-station-redevelopment-progresses/

From the local paper just now: A MAJOR project to redevelop the area of land around Carlisle station has taken a big step forward after the plans were approved by Cumberland Council’s planning committee. Link...

The Council posted a couple of photos on their Facebook page today, of what the front area will look like. One looking towards, the other looking from!

Local press reporting the £27m plans for the ‘front’ side have been put in officially: “Major plans have now been officially lodged for a major redevelopment of the front of Carlisle Railway Station. Cumberland Council, Network Rail and Avanti West Coast, have submitted the application to...

As a regular use of said line, I’m used to the odd cancellation, it happens, but the sheer volume of cancelled morning services this week is nothing short of ridiculous! Monday - Three of the first four (0557, 0632 and 0725) from Carlisle to Newcastle cancelled. The 0658 being a shining light...

If that’s so, seems random to be in Cumbria, en-route from Newcastle to Manchester? Surely it would/should travel down the ECML, assuming it was stabled at Newcastle for whatever reason?

Saw this service on RTT today, so took the dog for a walk to see it pass through Wetheral, was a tad surprised to see this was a TransPenine Express train? Any ideas why it would run under a 3Q headcode? I was always under the belief that these are test trains! Service link...

The Council released some pictures of the demolished pools at the rear of the station today, have attached one:

The demolition of the old pools at the back of the station is due to start today, the Council have emphasised that the adjacent Turkish Baths will be protected, and will take approximately six weeks.

Carlisle. A platfrom 0 was touted if HS2 came here (Ho ho ho), but the sidings by platform 1 could easily be developed for another platfom, or even two - one through and one for the West Cumbria line (thus removing it sometimes blocking platforms 1 and 3 currently) and still have a couple of...

When the proposed ECML recast was postponed previously, I think it was May 21 (apologies if wrong), there were proposals for later connectivity from the likes of Newcastle onto the branch lines at much later times on a weekend than currently. Does anyone know if this will still be the case? A...

The buildings opposite are being readied to become the new university site. All those big empty buildings over the road? Expect a swathe of new accomodation for students soon!

Had an appointment in Carlisle today, so swung round that way. Big mistake! They were removing the temporary lights, whilst the new ones were still covered up. Chaotic is the word!

Demolition has begun on the old Staples store on the ‘other’ side of the station. Seems the old swimming pool will go in January too. For those familiar with the area, the mini roundabout into that area off James Street, is having traffic lights installed now instead of said roundabout. Be...

I’ve been away the last couple of weeks, when did this happen? A real shame!