GBRf to Lowestoft

[TheEdge]

Noticed that GBRf have started sending route learning trips to Lowestoft over the last week. Anyone have any idea what flow has started or when?

 

[BrettSy96]

you must have read my mind as I was gonna ask the same question! Saw a 66 in platform 4 on the way to work the other day which was a big surprise!

 

[36270k]

Could be for weekend ballast trains

 

[fgwrich]

The recent Wherry Lines re-signalling included a new / refurbished Freight Siding at Lowestoft so it's likely it will be for that. Traffic wise I'm not sure, but I believe it will be North Sea related.

 

[306024]

The return of the Lowestoft fish train perhaps

Or perhaps not.

 

[3973EXL]

Engineering work I would guess.

Wherry line track renewal works to make journeys more reliable for passengers

Works to replace worn out track on the line between Norwich and Lowestoft will take place in June and August to provide a better journey experience for passengers. This follows works successfully completed last February to replace 3km of track in the Hassingham area.

www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk

Later in year Somerleyton

Major improvement work to be rolled out across Anglia's rail network

Network Rail has announced a huge package of improvement work across the region’s rail network today (Tuesday 16 June) to improve reliability of train services for passengers.

www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk

 

[TheEdge]

I doubt it's engineering, given all the stuff that's been done recently clearly enough freight drivers already sign it to cover that.

There have been various rumours about a new traffic flow into those new sidings at Lowestoft and for GBRf to have run these trips for at least 3 days suggests more than a few route refreshers for engineering.

 

[dk1]

Maybe a mixture of both. The imminent flow at Lowestoft and upcoming engineering works. Much long welded rail in the 4ft along the route.

 

[Murray J]

I know GBRF have been doing a lot of route learning moves over the last few weeks. trips to Bletchley have been operating several days this week with 66s, and trips have also been scheduled for East Grinstead/Uckfield, Newhaven and Horsham, although none of these have run for the 2 weeks they've been in the system.