I'm new to this forum, so hopefully this post is in the correct location.
I have recently started using Realtime Trains to study the trains passing through my local station (Christchurch in Dorset). I haven't seen any freight trains through here for some years, so I was surprised to see how many freight paths there were according to Realtime Trains. On Realtime Trains, the timetables for these freight paths have banners that state the train doesn't always run, but when it does the banner will be deleted.
Today there were two freights, in opposite directions, passing here within 20 minutes of each other. Neither timetable showed the banner, so I assumed they were running. I was at the station to witness this 'historic' occasion, but neither showed, and I waited for some time after they were due.
I checked Realtime Trains this evening, and neither train timetable had an indication they were late or didn't run.
Am I misunderstanding Realtime Trains?
Any advice gratefully received. Thanks
I have recently started using Realtime Trains to study the trains passing through my local station (Christchurch in Dorset). I haven't seen any freight trains through here for some years, so I was surprised to see how many freight paths there were according to Realtime Trains. On Realtime Trains, the timetables for these freight paths have banners that state the train doesn't always run, but when it does the banner will be deleted.
Today there were two freights, in opposite directions, passing here within 20 minutes of each other. Neither timetable showed the banner, so I assumed they were running. I was at the station to witness this 'historic' occasion, but neither showed, and I waited for some time after they were due.
I checked Realtime Trains this evening, and neither train timetable had an indication they were late or didn't run.
Am I misunderstanding Realtime Trains?
Any advice gratefully received. Thanks