'Virtual Railway Station' Boosts Public Transport Trips to the Lake District

'Virtual railway station' boosts public transport trips to the Lake District

A “virtual railway station” is helping to boost public transport visitor numbers to the Lake District, according to Avanti West Coast.

Virtual station at Keswick helps boost passenger travel to Lakes

From Monday, 27 April 2026, passengers headed to the Lake District can enjoy a ‘Virtual Railway Station’ at Keswick, introduced by Avanti West Coast. The addition enables Keswick to appear in rail journey planners, allowing a single integrated ticket covering rail and bus via Penrith, the gateway to the North Lakes.