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Cumbrian MPs Push for £5M to Fix Train Delays

6/30/2025

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St Bees station struggles with a dismal on-time performance, with a mere 14% of trains arriving as scheduled, making it the 25th worst station across England, Scotland, and Wales. In response, Cumbrian MPs are rallying for a £5 million government investment to upgrade the Cumbrian coast railway line, aiming to boost reliability and stimulate local economic growth.

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St Bees station struggles with a dismal on-time performance, with a mere 14% of trains arriving as scheduled, making it the 25th worst station across England, Scotland, and Wales. In response, Cumbrian MPs are rallying for a £5 million government investment to upgrade the Cumbrian coast railway line, aiming to boost reliability and stimulate local economic growth.