RAIL bosses have thanked staff who are helping to keep key workers moving.

Network Rail posted the thank you to Gareth, a level crossing manager working on the line between Barrow and Lancaster, on Twitter.

They posted: "This is Gareth. He is one of our level crossing managers who is helping to keep freight and essential workers moving throughout #Barrow-in-Furness.

We want to say THANK YOU to our #RailwayFamily for all the hard work taking place. #Covid19 #IsYourJourneyNecessary"