Lumo W/C 04.10.22

[Mike99]

Hi, I just noticed on RTT that Lumo appear to be operating Kings Cross to Durham only from the above date for the Monday to Friday, back to normal on Monday 11th October. LNER appear to be working through to Edinburgh. Does anyone have an idea why this might be?.

 

[TheBigD]

Hi, I just noticed on RTT that Lumo appear to be operating Kings Cross to Durham only from the above date for the Monday to Friday, back to normal on Monday 11th October. LNER appear to be working through to Edinburgh. Does anyone have an idea why this might be?.

Without checking the engineering notices, I think there is a 9 day block around Newcastle.

 

[Mike99]

Thanks for the info

 

[TheBigD]

Just to add, only half of the LNER services are running through to Edinburgh, the other half start/terminate at Darlington, and not serve Newcastle/Edinburgh etc.

 

[Gathursty]

Just to add, only half of the LNER services are running through to Edinburgh, the other half start/terminate at Darlington, and not serve Newcastle/Edinburgh etc.

Are the Edinburgh services avoiding Newcastle via the Tyne Valley or going through Newcastle and not stopping?

 

[TheBigD]

Running through and calling at Newcastle.

I've still not checked the engineering notices yet but my guess would be that whatever work is taking place reduces the capacity through Newcastle, hence the reduced LNER service, no Lumo etc etc.

For example : only 2 lines open instead of 4 across King Edward Bridge etc, or less through platforms at Newcastle itself (both just guesses).

 

[JonathanH]

Platforms 1, 2 and 3 unavailable by the looks of what RTT shows. Through trains via platform 4.

 

[800001]

Also work at Heaton South junction blocking access to depot as well (I believe)

 

[cambsy]

I had look at Real time trains, and original conclusion was possibly single line working,, as there was extra journey time Darlington-Durham,but nothing major, and no interesting diversions, but interesting hear about 2 tracks on King Edward bridge, and lack of platforms operate through, and blocked entry to Heaton depot, seems not a lot going on then?.

 

[trek]

They seem to be running this week, any one ever work out what they are for?

 

[DarloRich]

There is engineering work at newcastle

 

[trek]

There is engineering work at newcastle

Yes, but they are running empty trains London to Durham only and back. They're 5 headcodes, so empty - Seems a bit pointless?

 

[30907]

Yes, but they are running empty trains London to Durham only and back. They're 5 headcodes, so empty - Seems a bit pointless?

Crew training?