Exploring Cark & Cartmel Railway Station | Furness Line | Cumbria
In this video, we visit Cark & Cartmel Railway Station (CAK) on the beautiful Furness Line in Cumbria. As this was filmed on a Sunday evening, train services are fairly limited, so we only see one passenger train during our visit. Despite the quiet conditions, we also take a look around the station and its facilities.
Cark & Cartmel station is managed by Northern Trains and is located on Station Road in the village of Cark. The station serves the nearby communities of Cark, Cartmel, Flookburgh, and Allithwaite, with regular services between Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster.
Station Information
🚉 Station Code: CAK
📍 Location: Station Road, Cark, Cumbria, LA11 7PT
🚆 Line: Furness Line
🏢 Managed by: Northern Trains
🛤️ Platforms: 2
The station opened on 1 September 1857 as part of the Ulverstone and Lancaster Railway and is now owned by Network Rail. It offers step-free access, cycle storage, a car park, and ticket machines for passengers.
If you’re visiting the area, Cartmel is just 2 miles away and is well known for its historic 12th-century Priory, the famous Cartmel Racecourse, and the home of the renowned sticky toffee pudding. The station is also a great starting point for walkers, with both the Cumbrian Coastal Way and the Cistercian Way passing through the area.
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The video features Cark & Cartmel Railway Station on the Furness Line in Cumbria, managed by Northern Trains. The station serves nearby communities including Cark, Cartmel, Flookburgh, and Allithwaite, with services connecting Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster. Filmed on a Sunday evening, only one passenger train is observed due to limited service times. The station offers step-free access, cycle storage, and parking facilities. The footage includes details about the station's history, infrastructure, and operational context.
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