A Santa special train will depart from Maryport station at 10.51am tomorrow, thanks to a joint effort by Cumbria County Council, Northern Rail, Virgin Trains and Maryport Rotary.

The train bound for Carlisle will be covered in festive decorations, inside and out, and there will be food, activities and lots of presents from Santa.

Allerdale councillor Carni McCarron-Holmes has been involved in the creation of the first West Cumbrian Santa Special and hopes it will be successful enough to become an annual event.

Tickets are available from the station and booking is advisable.