Freightliner 66 through Birchwood

[185143]

Waiting for the bus home tonight, I heard the not uncommon announcement to tell people to stand clear of the platform edge as the next train wasn't stopping. I was amazed when a FL 66 stormed through! Why was this on Cheshire Lines and is this likely to become a future thing?

 

[ANDYS]

I am no expert, but looking on RTT:-

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/advanced/BWD/2015/05/09/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt

there seem to be a lot of services to Hunts Cross and according to Merseyrail:-

http://www.merseyrail.org/plan-your-journey/engineering-works.aspx

there is planned engineering work this weekend.

I assume the two are linked.

Andy S

 

[185143]

I am no expert, but looking on RTT:-

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/advanced/BWD/2015/05/09/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt

there seem to be a lot of services to Hunts Cross and according to Merseyrail:-

http://www.merseyrail.org/plan-your-journey/engineering-works.aspx

there is planned engineering work this weekend.

I assume the two are linked.

Andy S

it was heading towards Manchester and wagons looked fully loaded although, as you say, its probably from MR engineering works.

 

[Northern Pacer]

HNX W. Jct to CRE Basford Hall http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/B19712/2015/05/09/advanced