Network Rail has completed a range of essential upgrades to the railway on the West Coast Mainline.

Over the Easter period teams carried out vital work on the railway to improve passenger and freight services on the West Coast main line.

The work was part of £19m investment across the whole of Network Rail's North West and Central region which saw several 'improvements' including multiple track upgrades along the West Coast main line between Lancaster and Carlisle.

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Dave Penney, Network Rail’s North West & Central region passenger director, said: “Hundreds of frontline staff worked throughout the holiday to improve journeys for passengers and freight in the North Westand I’m immensely proud of them who helped Network Rail deliver this vital programme of upgrades. 

“Now our attention turns to the early May bank holiday when more essential railway improvements will take place. Thankfully there will be less disruption but we're once again asking people to check before they travel."