Diverted West Coast trains to use historic rail line for first time in decade

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A historic railway line will be used by diverted West Coast Main Line (WCML) trains for the first time in over a decade. Stuart Walker/Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast said its services will use the 73-mile Settle to Carlisle line when the WCML is blocked between Preston and Carlisle during the first 14 days of 2026. Avanti West Coast will run a shuttle service between Preston and Carlisle on line during the two weeks in January. Article continues below…The Settle to Carlisle line crosses the Yorkshire Dales and the North Pennines via the Ribblehead viaduct. Passengers travelling to Scotland from London, Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester will be advised to go via the East Coast Main Line using other operators.