ECML delays 05/11

[gavin]

The ECML is blocked at Alnmouth in both directions due to 1V64 developing a fault

Further south all services appear to be at a halt between Northallerton and Thirsk

 

[londonmidland]

Voyager with an engine fire it seems.

Also down the line, there has been a fatality at Northallerton.

On a separate note, the WCML has been hit pretty bad today with over-running engineering works, signalling problems and trespassers on the line.

Looks like a fatality at/near Milton Keynes just now.

 

[221129]

Smoke seen coming from underneath a voyager. 1V64 to terminate Newcastle. 1Z64 was started from Newcastle to continue the journey south but that has now got stuck behind a fatality at Northallerton. 1T64 from York forward to Plymouth.

 

[najaB]

When was the last time that both the ECML and WCML have been closed due to fatalities at the same time?

 

[amateur]

Delays on the WCML too!

 

[petegunstone]

It is anticipated that the line at Northallerton will be handed back by the police c.1710, according to an announcement just now on 1S19.

 

[gavin]

1E13 has come to a halt near Spalding hasn't moved for over 1 hour no known reason at this stage

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/Y60579/2017/11/05/advanced

 

[221129]

It is anticipated that the line at Northallerton will be handed back by the police c.1710, according to an announcement just now on 1S19.

1E15 is on the move to terminate at York.

 

[221129]

1E13 has come to a halt near Spalding hasn't moved for over 1 hour no known reason at this stage

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/Y60579/2017/11/05/advanced

1A31 has failed.

 

[MCSHF007]

67028 has apparently failed.

 

[rg177]

I'm meant to be on 1E99 1750 Newcastle-Retford as far as York this evening, hopefully things will start moving forwards by the time I set off to the station...

 

[gavin]

Services are beginning to leave York now heading north

1Z64 is now leaving Darlington after a lengthy stop

 

[gavin]

Services have now resumed in both directions through Northallerton

 

[ultrabox]

Where is the Thunderbird going to come from to rescue 1A31.

 

[SteveP29]

I'm at Newcastle now, was meant to be catching the 17:43 to Edinburgh (VTEC), departure boards currently showing 1 hr 3 mins delay

 

[ultrabox]

Two northbound services held at Peterborough. 3 services stuck behind 1A31 in Spalding area.

What about SLW between Spalding and Werrington Jumction. Could this be done?

 

[221129]

Where is the Thunderbird going to come from to rescue 1A31.

0G32 was in the area and tried to rescue it...

 

[221129]

Rescue loco unable to get brake release on the failed set and is also now awaiting an ambulance.

 

[ultrabox]

I wish the VTEC website was better during disruption. The information is incorrect stating a failed train between Doncaster and Grantham when the problem is outside Spalding!

 

[SteveP29]

17:43 cancelled, free to get the first train that arrives. At least I won't be here all night

 

[ultrabox]

Now a medical emergency on board failed 1A31. Ambulance next to the rail line.

 

[221129]

Current plan;
1S28 to be held
1A61 to be sent on the Down road to Gosberton
1A31 sent back to Spalding and Assisiting train to move to the front and take away.

 

[Stampy]

Current plan;
1S28 to be held
1A61 to be sent on the Down road to Gosberton
1A31 sent back to Spalding and Assisiting train to move to the front and take away.

As of 1900....

1S28 hasn't moved - stuck between Littleworth's and Tinsley's Crossings
1A61 has reversed, and is stuck behind 1A31, 1E13 & 1A94 between the crossings at Flax Mill & Birtley Fen, East of Spalding
1A31 is sat in Spalding station.

http://www.opentraintimes.com/maps/signalling/gnge

 

[221129]

Approx 500 pax detrained at Spalding. ALL up trains to call until all pax removed.

 

[tsr]

1A31 is now detraining at Spalding. All available London-bound trains to stop there until all passengers are accommodated on further services.

Reports of level crossing issues near Lincoln but not currently delaying services.

EMT services on the MML are obviously expected to be very busy (their crews are being warned of this...).

 

[Stampy]

Approx 500 pax detrained at Spalding. ALL up trains to call until all pax removed.

But how can they call at Spalding, unless the 1A31 'limps' into the siding??

 

[221129]

But how can they call at Spalding, unless the 1A31 'limps' into the siding??

1A31 is being dragged to Doncaster. Extra BTP en route to Spalding.

 

[ChathillMan]

Approx 500 pax detrained at Spalding. ALL up trains to call until all pax removed.

I hope the lighting stays on....

 

[Stampy]

I hope the lighting stays on....

They don't have many lights in Spalding!!!!

 

[ainsworth74]

I'm struggling to visualise 500 people at Spalding to be quite honest! It isn't an absolute shack but they must be spilling out of the station. I hope the BTP get there swiftly as crowd control is going to be very important for everyone's safety. There appear to be six trains in the vicinity that could help move people (though three are GC and a fourth is HT) but it's going to need some sort of control to manage it!