Caledonian sleeper - does it go through Tamworth?

[Class465lover]

Hi,
Can’t seem to work it out, does the Caledonian sleeper go through Tamworth? It goes past Nuneaton then I can’t seem to work out where it goes.

Thanks

 

[Bletchleyite]

Can’t seem to work it out, does the Caledonian sleeper go through Tamworth? It goes past Nuneaton then I can’t seem to work out where it goes.

It generally goes up the Trent (so yes via Tamworth) but can be diverted where necessary.

 

[D6130]

Can’t seem to work it out, does the Caledonian sleeper go through Tamworth? It goes past Nuneaton then I can’t seem to work out where it goes.

Normally Tamworth, Stafford, Crewe, Preston, Carlisle, Carstairs (By-passing the station in the case of the Highlander) and Edinburgh.

 

[norbitonflyer]

Normally Tamworth, Stafford, Crewe, Preston, Carlisle, Carstairs (By-passing the station in the case of the Highlander) and Edinburgh.

I have been on one which went via Northampton, Stechford, Tame Valley Parkway and avoiding Wolverhampton, but the Trent Valley is more usual.

 

[jfollows]

Last Friday's down sleepers, for example, can be seen at

Realtime Trains | 1S26 2350 London Euston to Glasgow Central | 23/02/2024

Real-time train running information for 1S26 2350 departure from London Euston to Glasgow Central on 23/02/2024. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

Realtime Trains | 1S25 2115 London Euston to Inverness and Fort William | 23/02/2024

Real-time train running information for 1S25 2115 departure from London Euston to Inverness and Fort William on 23/02/2024. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

The timings are attached for reference also.

 

[SargeNpton]

Tamworth is not a mandatory timing point, so when the Sleepers takes their normal route down the Trent Valley they will not be shown as passing through that station.

After Nuneaton the timing points are Amington Junction, Lichfield North Junction, Rugeley North Junction and Colwich.

 

[Jamesrob637]

Yes, but most mere mortals are asleep at that hour, apart from if you're coming out of a bar or club/on taxi duties, especially Friday nights.

 

[nw1]

Yes, but most mere mortals are asleep at that hour, apart from if you're coming out of a bar or club/on taxi duties, especially Friday nights.

Given the first one leaves Euston at 2115, I suspect it would go through Tamworth when most (adults) are still awake. (checked: 2245)

However it would be dark at all times of year, so most people would probably be at home (or maybe in the pub) so unlikely to actually see it.

 

[D6130]

However it would be dark at all times of year, so most people would probably be at home (or maybe in the pub) so unlikely to actually see it.

....except for diehard class 92 cranks perhaps?

 

[Bald Rick]

Given the first one leaves Euston at 2115, I suspect it would go through Tamworth when most (adults) are still awake. (checked: 2245)

However it would be dark at all times of year, so most people would probably be at home (or maybe in the pub) so unlikely to actually see it.

Except for the up sleepers, through Tamworth at 0454 (Lowlander) and 0610 (Highlander) - the latter in daylight for more than half the year! And of course sometimes they are late..