Repairs approved to station after fatal crash

The crash outside Carlisle station happened in November 2023

A listed railway station damaged when a bus crashed into it and a man later died is set to be repaired.

Network Rail's plans for the main entrance of the Grade II* listed Carlisle station were approved by Cumberland Council on Tuesday.

Pedestrian Roger Denwood, 75, from Cockermouth, Cumbria, was injured in the crash in November 2023. He died 15 days later.

Damage affected the entrance arch, electric door and the WH Smith shop next to the main door.

Network Rail will undertake a repair scheme to the station's main entrance from Court Square.

As part of the repairs, stone masonry arches will also be repaired, which reflect the station's historic significance.

According to the planning report, seen by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the station is considered to be important in the development of rail travel within the UK, due to its role with rail connections between England and Scotland.

A 47-year-old man from Flimby was charged with causing death by dangerous driving and is due to appear at Carlisle Crown Court on 8 September.