00:01The Settle to Carlisle Railway, linking Leeds with Cumbria, is set to welcome more than
00:06one million passengers this year, marking its 150th anniversary.
00:11Northern trains recorded 995,000 journeys on the line in 2025, the highest annual total
00:17since the pandemic, with August being the busiest month.
00:21The route offers views across the Pennine Hills, Yorkshire Dales and Eden Valley, including
00:26the iconic 24-arch Ribblehead Viaduct, which stands over 100 feet high.
00:31A series of celebrations are planned, including a chartered steam train on 25 May, as well
00:37as local exhibitions, guided walks and community events along the route.
00:41Officials highlight the line's historic construction by 6,000 workers, who worked on the 14 tunnels
00:47and more than 20 viaducts.
00:49Lonely Planet recognised the route as one of Europe's top 10 scenic train trips.
00:53Community and tourism groups are hosting events along the line to engage residents and visitors
00:59alike.
01:00The railway is praised as a sustainable and accessible way to explore Yorkshire and Cumbria, connecting
01:06towns and villages and supporting local businesses.
01:09Campaigns in 1983 successfully prevented closure, ensuring the line could continue providing historic,
01:16scenic and essential transport services.
01:19Tourists and passengers are encouraged to explore heritage sites, nearby villages and walking
01:25trails along the route while trains operate throughout the year.
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