THE Settle and Carlisle line looks set to be a popular route for Statesman Rail day trips, the first running on January 28.
It starts at Uttoxeter at 8.30am, running via Derby and Sheffield before the serious climb begins northbound at Settle. Return is via Shap, with a Uttoxeter return at a civilised 7.30pm.
The February 18 train starts at Chester-le-Street at