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Can confirm that the Tour completed the branches on the north side of the Tyne to buffer stops.:D Train ran early on most of these freight lines.66001 and 60039 in charge. 90029 took the train back to London and I am informed it arrived back 11 early. A very enjoyable day. Standish

Many thanks for that information Crossover. 350403 was on its own on the southbound service this afternoon .May be a couple of minutes late north of Wigan.

Was the train full coming from Wigan ? Did they need the eight coaches ? Thanks for any information . Standish

Fingers crossed no problems with the weather and wires tomorrow ,with the storm coming in tonight.

I can confirm a colleague of mine ,who was on a Virgin train going between London and Preston, who was delayed by two hours by the same incident received his payment yesterday.

Atherton line could go over to trams, but I assume this would be after they build the tram line to the Trafford Centre.

News also on the BBC Regional News at 06:30am,including also some new roads.

Note the extra TPE services through Wigan from the start of the new timetable.

Yes up to two trains per day. Also possible rubbish from some councils in West Yorkshire going to the North East. Possible delays with this contract, because the other bidder(Covanta) for the Contract has complained about the way the contract was given. Covanta have gone to the High...

The best one for bring more passengers on to the line would be to go Castleton, with the mainline connection.

Many thanks for the information. Standish

While driving south on the M5 last Friday, noted two low loaders taking FGW 158 units northbound causing a large tail back of traffic. Anybody know the unit numbers or the destination of these units ? Thanks for any information. Standish

Just for the record there are also cement trains from Tunstead and Earls in Derbyshire go south through Bedford.

Good afternoon, My TOPS List at 6.00am indicates. 66747 Tyne Dock/Lynemouth 66748 Tyne Dock/Drax 66749 Drax/Tyne Dock

For those interested in a tour to lines which do not see passenger trains. Check out www.branchline.org.uk Click Events for the tour on the 26th October.

You can check out the article in Modern Railways September Issue. Still in the shops for a couple of days.

Yes you are quite correct about the route. 11.55am from Colne arrive at Stockport 2.01pm

Stratford between 10.00 am and 3.00pm for your five hours.

The Modern Railways article indicates that the current fuelling point could be moved into sidings near East Suffolk Junction.

Just spoken to a friend who went on the train yesterday. Said it was full from Grantham, with some people standing. No problems coming back because of the later departure time.