The Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company has announced Eden Riding for the Disabled as its Charity of the Year for 2026, recognising the charity’s long-standing work supporting children and adults with disabilities across Cumbria and the surrounding area.
Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company Community Rail Partnership are installing banners at every train station along the 72 miles of the scenic railway to welcome new passengers on the line.
Local community group, Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company Community Rail Partnership, has been shortlisted for five Community Rail Awards, the national accolade that celebrates the inspiring work of community rail partnerships and station volunteer groups across Britain.
Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company hosted the Bell Ringing & Christmas Stalls to mark the start of the season, creating a Christmas market in the traditional waiting room.
Local small businesses and charities were invited to have a free stall and free mulled wine was available for those visiting the station.
Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company opened up their stall on Saturday (29 November) in Settle Market to be part of the community’s Christmas light switch-on.
Free Christmas shopping stalls and live bell ringing to kick-start the season
Appleby Railway Station will host a festive afternoon of music and local shopping on Saturday 29 November 2025.
Location: Appleby Office
Hours: Full-Time (Job Share Considered) | Monday–Friday, 9:00am–4:00pm
Contract: Northern Contract (Working within our Group Travel Department)
A new, free Traxplorer app launched to guide passengers through one of the most scenic train journeys in Europe - the Settle Carlisle line.
Wizards and muggles living between Leeds and Carlisle are invited to get on board the Settle Carlisle line to visit the Honorary Quidditch town of Appleby-in-Westmorland for spooky Halloween fun on Friday, October 31.
