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[Dano28]

Are there any Absolute Block signalling sections between Derby and Edinburgh, that the main ECML TOCs use?

Thanks

 

[godfreycomplex]

Not on the main routes, no.

 

[Dano28]

Not on the main routes, no.

Thanks, didn’t think there would be on the main route, wondered if any diversions took them into AB.

Thanks again.

 

[DoubleO]

There is a short AB section at Swinderby, between Newark and Lincoln, as well as AB sections between Newcastle and Carlisle. Both are used as diversionary routes by ECML services.

 

[Dano28]

There is a short AB section at Swinderby, between Newark and Lincoln, as well as AB sections between Newcastle and Carlisle. Both are used as diversionary routes by ECML services.

Thanks for that.

Is the Newcastle to Carlisle diversion route used by only LNER or do XC use it too for services to Edinburgh?

 

[DoubleO]

Thanks for that.

Is the Newcastle to Carlisle diversion route used by only LNER or do XC use it too for services to Edinburgh?

I'm afraid I can't answer that question, but I'm sure someone else will!

 

[The Puddock]

Is the Newcastle to Carlisle diversion route used by only LNER or do XC use it too for services to Edinburgh?

LNER only.

 

[Lucy1501]

There is a short AB section at Swinderby, between Newark and Lincoln, as well as AB sections between Newcastle and Carlisle. Both are used as diversionary routes by ECML services.

I believe Swinderby is now TCB in both directions.

 

[Tomnick]

I believe Swinderby is now TCB in both directions.

Correct, as indeed it has been for many years – soon after the closure of Lincoln St Marks station and diversion around to West Holmes Jn, if I'm not mistaken.

Gainsborough Trent Jn to Beckingham's still AB though, plus (further south) three sections between Peterborough and Ely (do LNER still go that way?)

 

[Barnsley]

I think Barnsley to Horbury Junction is still AB, this is used by XC diversions

 

[Dano28]

I think Barnsley to Horbury Junction is still AB, this is used by XC diversions

Thank you.

Would that be Newcastle Depot that use that diversion?