Engineering Works At Peterborough?

[Max]

I note that during certain times over the next couple of weekends, some ECML trains are experiencing extended journey times due to 'engineering works at Peterborough'. For example, the Hull Trains timetable indicates increases of around 30 minutes. What exactly does this entail? Diversions, or speed restrictions?

 

[BOSCH]

I note that during certain times over the next couple of weekends, some ECML trains are experiencing extended journey times due to 'engineering works at Peterborough'. For example, the Hull Trains timetable indicates increases of around 30 minutes. What exactly does this entail? Diversions, or speed restrictions?

I noticed last night en route to KX that there was a possession on from stoke tunnel to tallington on both up/down main lines last night,cost me at least 15 minutes !!

 

[me123]

All I know is that there's work and FCC services aren't going to PBO, but terminate at Huntingdon. NXEC operate a transfer to PBO by adding Huntondon as a stop, and/or a bus replacement service operates calling at all stations to PBO.

 

[adambro]

Last Saturday I went down to London and engineering works were just been set up just at the far (east) side of the station before 7am as I was waiting for the train down. This seems to have resulted in a number of platforms being closed. I'm not aware of any diversions or speed restrictions as a result, simply there is less capacity so less trains can run or it will take longer.

Noticed one of the CrossCountry 170s waiting on one of the platforms and headed over to get a photo of the new livery since I had my camera for my trip down to London. One worker involved in the engineering works greeted me with a friendly "why don't you get a life". Lovely. I can't imagine what it must be like to be a trainspotter proper, I only take upon the guise occasionally when I'm after some photos for various reasons.

 

[Max]

One worker involved in the engineering works greeted me with a friendly "why don't you get a life". Lovely. I can't imagine what it must be like to be a trainspotter proper, I only take upon the guise occasionally when I'm after some photos for various reasons.

What a disgraceful attitude from somebody supposed to be representing the railways!

 

[DescendingSadly]

Last Saturday I went down to London and engineering works were just been set up just at the far (east) side of the station before 7am as I was waiting for the train down. This seems to have resulted in a number of platforms being closed. I'm not aware of any diversions or speed restrictions as a result, simply there is less capacity so less trains can run or it will take longer.

Noticed one of the CrossCountry 170s waiting on one of the platforms and headed over to get a photo of the new livery since I had my camera for my trip down to London. One worker involved in the engineering works greeted me with a friendly "why don't you get a life". Lovely. I can't imagine what it must be like to be a trainspotter proper, I only take upon the guise occasionally when I'm after some photos for various reasons.

if it was p-way then they are a law unto themselves (cue the slash )

take it with a pinch of salt, they're having a laugh, they have a very 'rough' humour

 

[martyn29]

Last Saturday I went down to London and engineering works were just been set up just at the far (east) side of the station before 7am as I was waiting for the train down. This seems to have resulted in a number of platforms being closed. I'm not aware of any diversions or speed restrictions as a result, simply there is less capacity so less trains can run or it will take longer.

Noticed one of the CrossCountry 170s waiting on one of the platforms and headed over to get a photo of the new livery since I had my camera for my trip down to London. One worker involved in the engineering works greeted me with a friendly "why don't you get a life". Lovely. I can't imagine what it must be like to be a trainspotter proper, I only take upon the guise occasionally when I'm after some photos for various reasons.

just ignore them mate.. it happens everywhere

 

[P156KWJ]

Last Saturday I went down to London and engineering works were just been set up just at the far (east) side of the station before 7am as I was waiting for the train down. This seems to have resulted in a number of platforms being closed. I'm not aware of any diversions or speed restrictions as a result, simply there is less capacity so less trains can run or it will take longer.

Noticed one of the CrossCountry 170s waiting on one of the platforms and headed over to get a photo of the new livery since I had my camera for my trip down to London. One worker involved in the engineering works greeted me with a friendly "why don't you get a life". Lovely. I can't imagine what it must be like to be a trainspotter proper, I only take upon the guise occasionally when I'm after some photos for various reasons.

if I were you I'd tell em to get lost tbh with you, cos unfortunately the railway is not always worked by railwaymen any more...

 

[TheSlash]

Sometimes we might block just one line, and operate services on the other line using a form of Bi Directional Signalling {where possible} or a last resort of pilotman working. This reduces capacity.
There are also small late night/ early morning possessions for a number of things, including inspection of tunnels, viaducts and track in platform areas.
Also not all engineering work leaves a speed restriction behind {although it is becoming more common due to short possessions}