Doncaster

[voyagerdude220]

Hi all,

I don't think this has allready been mentioned:

A derialed freight train near/in Doncaster station is causing disruption to all northbound services, because only Platform 4 is in use.

Does anyone know more?

 

[taw valley]

Derailed train at Doncaster station

Time Reported: 10:25
Route Affected: All routes via Doncaster
TOC/s Affected: Central Trains, GNER, Hull Trains, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Virgin Trains
Description: Train services are being disrupted at Doncaster station due to a derailed train. Short notice alterations, cancellations and delays can be expected. There is currently no estimate for a normal train service to resume
Updates: 11:34 Northbound train services are currently unable to use platforms 6, 7, and 8 at Doncaster station due to a derailed freight train. All northbound services will use platform 4, leading to congestion in the area.

Source Network Rail
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[voyagerdude220]

Derailed train at Doncaster station

Time Reported: 10:25
Route Affected: All routes via Doncaster
TOC/s Affected: Central Trains, GNER, Hull Trains, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Virgin Trains
Description: Train services are being disrupted at Doncaster station due to a derailed train. Short notice alterations, cancellations and delays can be expected. There is currently no estimate for a normal train service to resume
Updates: 11:34 Northbound train services are currently unable to use platforms 6, 7, and 8 at Doncaster station due to a derailed freight train. All northbound services will use platform 4, leading to congestion in the area. [quote/]

Oops, forgot to include that! I think you mean the source is National Rail though



Source Network Rail
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[taw valley]

lol im confussed now hock:

 

[AJP]

Is it there now!! If so im off down!

 

[AJP]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/south_yorkshire/4674634.stm

 

[voyagerdude220]

It was 66551 which derailed, according to The Track Talk Page.

 

[TheSlash]

It was 66551 which derailed, according to The Track Talk Page.

SPAD which lead him onto the catch points. Rerailed by the Bruff from Toton {cheers to WNXX forum}

 

[Ben]

It was 66551 which derailed, according to The Track Talk Page.

SPAD which lead him onto the catch points. Rerailed by the Bruff from Toton {cheers to WNXX forum}

Somebodies in for a Long "chat" With his/her manager!

 

[TheSlash]

It was 66551 which derailed, according to The Track Talk Page.

SPAD which lead him onto the catch points. Rerailed by the Bruff from Toton {cheers to WNXX forum}

Somebodies in for a Long "chat" With his/her manager!

They were saying on WNXX that it is a multi SPAD signal, apparently it's easily confussed with another signal

 

[AJP]

Went at 1750 that bit of track was closed.

 

[AJP]

http://rtranmer.fotopic.net/p25541334.html

Found this pic of the ying!