I was reading about Snow Hill Line and its history. Few decades ago, Snow Hill and Moor St. rail stations weren't popular, so trains were diverted to New St. Obviously this has stopped now.
I was wondering if there was specific reasons as to why it stopped diverting?
I'd imagine it would be possible to divert these now as all other rail stations bar to Bordesley are already served by either Chiltern or Metro.
On weekends, the capacity at New St. is reduced, I'd guess there's enough space to let ~4 tph in. I don't think there enough capacity for Chiltern but it's a bonus if there is because Moor St. (and Snow Hill as once Metro gets extended) can be closed on weekends to save costs.
I was wondering if there was specific reasons as to why it stopped diverting?
I'd imagine it would be possible to divert these now as all other rail stations bar to Bordesley are already served by either Chiltern or Metro.
On weekends, the capacity at New St. is reduced, I'd guess there's enough space to let ~4 tph in. I don't think there enough capacity for Chiltern but it's a bonus if there is because Moor St. (and Snow Hill as once Metro gets extended) can be closed on weekends to save costs.
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