Platform edge removed Barlaston

323235 · 9th July 2012, 23:23

Forgot to post this a few weeks ago but now i've remembered, I noted that the platform edge stones have gone on the used part of Barleston on the Stafford bound platform and the signs at both Barleston and Norton Bridge have also been removed since previous journeys passing through.

Have they been closed offically on the quiet?

Crossover · 10th July 2012, 12:14

I think the Barlaston platform edges have been removed for about a year (if not entirely, I am pretty sure the edge stones had been lifted and were sat in the middle of the platform by around this time last year)

I guess they were unsafe and it was deemed better to remove them to avoid them hitting a passing service

chefchenko · 10th July 2012, 20:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by 323235

Forgot to post this a few weeks ago but now i've remembered, I noted that the platform edge stones have gone on the used part of Barleston on the Stafford bound platform and the signs at both Barleston and Norton Bridge have also been removed since previous journeys passing through.

Have they been closed offically on the quiet?

been gone for quite a while i think,certainly at barlaston

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shame,i used to go norton bridge a lot

kwvr45 · 11th July 2012, 16:49

When I visited in March this year the edging stones were missing, but all the signs were present. I half wished I had taken a set of croppers as the Wedgwood and Barlaston ones were easy to have away with.

Pictures from March HERE.

MK Tom · 11th July 2012, 23:04

Can we get a mod to change the title to read 'Barlaston'?

Weird to think this could have happened to Stone if the new LM service hadn't happened. Bit odd to be desecrating these stations when the southbound platform at Polesworth has brand new signs on it.

miikey · 12th July 2012, 21:16

It night not be a complete closure. Speaking from maitenance side the coping stones may have been removed becuase the clearance between the platform and the train may have been too tight and the easiest way to remedy this is to remove or cut back the coping stones rather than mess around with the track allignment.

9th July 2012, 23:23	#1
323235 Ticketing Enthusiast Established Member Join Date: 8 Dec 2007 Location: North East Cheshire Posts: 1,055	Platform edge removed Barlaston Forgot to post this a few weeks ago but now i've remembered, I noted that the platform edge stones have gone on the used part of Barleston on the Stafford bound platform and the signs at both Barleston and Norton Bridge have also been removed since previous journeys passing through. Have they been closed offically on the quiet? Last edited by 323235; 10th July 2012 at 08:41.

10th July 2012, 12:14	#2
Crossover Established Member Join Date: 4 Jun 2009 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2,801	I think the Barlaston platform edges have been removed for about a year (if not entirely, I am pretty sure the edge stones had been lifted and were sat in the middle of the platform by around this time last year) I guess they were unsafe and it was deemed better to remove them to avoid them hitting a passing service __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is" Owner of 185111, 220030 and 390054

11th July 2012, 16:49	#4
kwvr45 Gripping in the North Established Member Join Date: 9 Jul 2009 Posts: 1,246	When I visited in March this year the edging stones were missing, but all the signs were present. I half wished I had taken a set of croppers as the Wedgwood and Barlaston ones were easy to have away with. Pictures from March HERE. __________________ Employed as a Guard on the National Network. Volunteer on a preserved railway.

11th July 2012, 23:04	#5
MK Tom Member Join Date: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 965	Can we get a mod to change the title to read 'Barlaston'? Weird to think this could have happened to Stone if the new LM service hadn't happened. Bit odd to be desecrating these stations when the southbound platform at Polesworth has brand new signs on it. __________________ Some of my bus pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/50337784@N04/

12th July 2012, 21:16	#6
miikey Member Join Date: 9 Jan 2011 Posts: 59	It night not be a complete closure. Speaking from maitenance side the coping stones may have been removed becuase the clearance between the platform and the train may have been too tight and the easiest way to remedy this is to remove or cut back the coping stones rather than mess around with the track allignment.