Aberdeen to Huntly morning empties - odd?

[Norther Monkey]

Can anyone explain this?

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/G93207/2018/09/27/advanced

Why does this ECS run from Aberdeen to Dyce to Aberdeen before finally then heading to Huntly to form the morning service to Aberdeen?

 

[Highlandspring]

To sweep and reset disturbed axle counters between Aberdeen and Dyce after possessions (when required).

 

[Norther Monkey]

Thanks for the explanation.

Is this a recent change - and if so should it help reduce the regular 'Delays due to Signal Failure at Dyce', which always seem to occur more often on a Monday morning. Or is it related to the recent works?

 

[Highlandspring]

should it help reduce the regular 'Delays due to Signal Failure at Dyce', which always seem to occur more often on a Monday morning.

That’s exactly the intention.

 

[Norther Monkey]

That’s exactly the intention.

Good to see, and it appears to be working! I've certainly had fewer journeys to Dyce getting twitchy about missing flights recently.

 

[jopsuk]

I take it that's then why it takes over an hour on the initial part of the journey from Aberdeen to Dyce? Travelling slowly, in contact with the signallers?