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Bus routes will be temporarily moved next week as part of a revamp scheme of Carlisle’s bus station. Work on Lonsdale Street will begin next Monday with plans to completely replace the current bus shelter with a new and modern design. Rob Jones, managing director of Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire, said: “We’re pleased to be able to start work on replacing the current shelter which will give passengers a much better experience when they travel by bus in Carlisle. “The new station design will give more space to passengers as they get on and off the bus, and we’re also improving lighting which will help during the dark winter evenings.
Bus service changes as work begins to revamp Carlisle bus station
A number of Stagecoach routes in Carlisle will be temporarily moved next week as part of a revamp of the city’s bus station.
Work on Lonsdale Street will begin next Monday, with plans to completely replace the current station with a new, modern design.
Rob Jones, managing director of Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire, said: “The new station design will give more space to passengers as they get on and off the bus, and we’re also improving lighting which will make a huge difference during the dark winter evenings.
Two patients have been taken to hospital with suspected chest injuries after a crash in Carlisle. Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to the area of The Joiners Arms on Caldewgate shortly before 2.30pm. One lane has been closed and traffic is reported to be building in the area..