CUMBRIAN rail commuters are facing disruption after heavy rain closed the line between Workington and Carlisle.

All the lines are blocked, says the train firm Northern.

Replacement road transport is in place.

The rail firm says that disruption is expected until at least mid day.

In the meamtime, the Stagecoach bus firm has reported via Twitter that Station Hill in Wigton as this morning blocked due to to flooding between the War Memorial and B5302 Waverbridge Junction. This is affecting Stagecoach Bus service 400.