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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Neil Lancefield

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

A historic railway line will be used by diverted West Coast Main Line (WMCL) trains for the first time in more than a decade.

Avanti 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 next year.

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