Extension of Electrification on York to Leeds line.

[Rogger]

Pictures (not very good) at Ulleskelf showing some steelwork appearing (on the Normanton Lines at present). Taken April 8th 2021.

 

[59CosG95]

Thanks very much for the pics there @Rogger - the TransPennine Electrification thread would be the perfect place to post them too

 

[McRhu]

Thanks very much for the pics there @Rogger - the TransPennine Electrification thread would be the perfect place to post them too

That's not Series 1 rearing its ugly head surely.

 

[Non Multi]

That's not Series 1 rearing its ugly head surely.

Yep. Not a fan then?

 

[McRhu]

Yep. Not a fan then?

I'd hoped it had died the death with the GWML schemes finishing. Having laid waste to the west of England I'm dismayed that it's about to wrap its pernicious, wiry tentacles around the more northerly regions. It is HIDEOUS.

 

[Non Multi]

I'd hoped it had died the death with the GWML schemes finishing. Having laid waste to the west of England I'm dismayed that it's about to wrap its pernicious, wiry tentacles around the more northerly regions. It is HIDEOUS.

It all turns dull grey eventually. At least they've installed masts that are a sensible width this time. Presumably they're intending to run lots of EMUs together in multiple if they're installing Series 1.