Rail foundation stone improvements in Carlisle this weekend could mean delays for passengers travelling over the bank holiday.

Most rail routes across the North West will be open for passengers to travel around the region this late May bank holiday weekend however works in Carlisle could see delays for passengers

Bank holidays remain crucial for Network Rail to carry out major upgrades to improve future journeys for passengers and freight.

Progress made earlier this year means a smaller programme of improvements will take place over the late May bank holiday, when £4.3m will be invested to upgrade some sections of the West Coast main line between Preston and Carlisle.

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While this work has been planned to mainly take place overnight to cause the least disruption to rail travellers, there could be changes to some journeys.

Dave Penney, passenger director of Network Rail’s North West and Central region, said: “We’ve made great progress improving the West Coast main line on previous bank holidays so far this year, which means we’re doing much less work this coming bank holiday break.

"We're advising people to check National Rail Enquiries in advance of May 27 to May 29 so they know exactly what to expect from their journey.”