9M53 via Trent Valley

[E_Reeves]

Hi all,

I can't find any mention of it elsewhere, but why did 9M53 Glasgow to Eustoj go via the TV instead of Birmingham? Was it due to it being over 90L at Stafford so it could make up time?

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/C73019/2018/07/09/advanced

Thanks

 

[deepthought]

Yes diverted to recover some late running. It was mentioned on journey check this was happening.
https://www.journeycheck.com/virgintrains/

 

[Mag_seven]

Hi all,

I can't find any mention of it elsewhere, but why did 9M53 Glasgow to Eustoj go via the TV instead of Birmingham? Was it due to it being over 90L at Stafford so it could make up time?

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/C73019/2018/07/09/advanced

Thanks

9M55 was also diverted 41L Stafford, then 1E at Rugby

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/C73026/2018/07/09/advanced

 

[red2005]

9M55 was also diverted 41L Stafford, then 1E at Rugby

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/C73026/2018/07/09/advanced

Yes as an expert was driving it ha!

 

[Class 170101]

Don't these normal change crew at Birmingham though?