Caldervale Line

[Neilandrewhall]

The Caldervale Line, Runs between Manchester and Leeds.

But Last Thursday it was closed, between Hebden Bridge and Leeds because a branch was on the line, It is a Diesel Line, So why Close the line for 4 hours!.

I had to result in getting a bus, From Hebden Bridge up to Halifax.

Sorry to have a Rant.

But could they just not clear this problem?

Seeing there's no electric Current.

 

[adamp]

Probably something more serious than just a branch on the line, maybe a large & heavy tree??...

Don't forget, the track has to then be properly inspected to make sure this 'branch' hadnt caused any damage to the track.

-Adam/GBRW

 

[YorkshireBear]

I thought it was signal theft or was that huddersfield leeds?

 

[adamp]

Ahhh yes you may be right - think i remember something about cable theft between Morley & Ravensthorpe? This would affect all Manchester - Leeds via Brighouse and also Huddersfield - Leeds services. If it was, your train would of probably got stuck in it.

-Adam/GBRW

 

[Neilandrewhall]

That line is very scenic though, except the delays - The Pacers they run are very bad, But Northern Rail are a Ok railway.

 

[DescendingSadly]

The cable theft at Morley was Wednesday

 

[YorkshireBear]

oh yeah sorry it was, day i caught train to move to leeds university and was shocked when TPE passed me on wakefield kirkgate to leeds section