Brigg Line Useable Saturday Service 16/5/26

[Iskra]

For anyone needing to cover the line, or just wanting a trip; on Saturday 16th of May 4 trains per day are operating on the line in each direction due to engineering works on the more common route via Scunthorpe.

 

[eastwestdivide]

Seem to be running non-stop between Sheffield/Gainsborough C too

 

[Iskra]

Seem to be running non-stop between Sheffield/Gainsborough C too

That’s interesting, Retford is normally one of the busiest stops on this route. It shows that this train is more aimed at end to end journeys then.

 

[Harpers Tate]

One might have thought that a Retford stop would allow Doncaster <> Grimsby/Cleethorpes traffic to connect there.

 

[paul@skegby.org.]

What would be the reasoning behind NOT calling at Worksop or Retford?

 

[Kite159]

What would be the reasoning behind NOT calling at Worksop or Retford?

To reduce potential overcrowding concerns?

 

[Harpers Tate]

Yes, well, if it's Northern (which it is) it will probably end up being a 2 car 150 or something similarly (potentially) inadequate. But then - it rather defeats the object of providing a "rail replacement" service using a train, if it isn't intended to do exactly that. Better to have engaged WCR or similar, perhaps.

 

[JMW146]

Yes, well, if it's Northern (which it is) it will probably end up being a 2 car 150 or something similarly (potentially) inadequate. But then - it rather defeats the object of providing a "rail replacement" service using a train, if it isn't intended to do exactly that. Better to have engaged WCR or similar, perhaps.

Possibly, but the only problem with getting WCR traction is it would probably still end up with the same capacity as a 2car unit for the travelling public as the rest of it would be taken up by enthusiasts.

 

[mm333]

If they’re meant to replace TPX, then they ought to go non-stop from Sheffield to Habrough. It’s lovely that there’s a 22xx Brigg-Kirton Lindsey though.