Winter storms: travel and schools updates
Storms Desmond, Eva and Frank brought chaos to Cumbria and the south of Scotland, leading to heavy flooding and mass road closures.
Since then, many roads have also been affected by snow and ice.
Network Rail line between Whitehaven and Workington closed
The railway between Whitehaven and Workington is closed due to the sea wall being breached a Parton.
The sea wall, which supports and protects the railway, and around 700 yards of ballast – the heavy stone which provides the foundations for the railway track – were damaged by high tides as Storm Jonas hit the Cumbrian coastline.
Ian Joslin from Network Rail said:
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Residents angry over lack of repairs on Eamont Bridge
Residents in a Cumbrian village are angry that work to repair their flood-damaged bridge is moving too slowly.
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Temporary structure moved into place at Pooley Bridge
The temporary bridge to replace Pooley Bridge, which was washed away in December's floods, should be in place by Easter.
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Cumbrian bridges could take 'two years' to be repaired
It is estimated repairs to one of Cumbria's most popular walking and cycling paths between Keswick and Threlkeld could take up to two years.