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Avanti West Coast to run shuttles over Settle-Carlisle during January 2026 blockade
['David Stubbings']
Rail Magazine
The operator will operate its five-car Class 805 bi-mode units from Wigan (January 1-4) and Preston (January 5-14), while the West Coast Main Line is closed for engineering works.
Avanti West Coast is to use the Settle-Carlisle Line for shuttle services between Lancashire and Carlisle in January.
Avanti West Coast is to use the Settle-Carlisle Line for shuttle services between Lancashire and Carlisle in January.
The operator will operate its five-car Class 805 bi-mode units from Wigan (January 1-4) and Preston (January 5-14), while the West Coast Main Line is closed for engineering works.
The services are targeted at people living in the North West.
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