New Measurement Train/ NR Test Trains

[Scotrail344Lad]

Hello all.

I am wondering where I can get a rough overview of what the NR (Network Rail) test trains schedule is. If anyone can give me a bit more information about if I can get the info it would be appreciated. Additionally does anyone know if anything is dues to come through bathgate in the coming time?

Cheers in advance

 

[Freightmaster]

Hello all.

I am wondering where I can get a rough overview of what the NR (Network Rail) test trains schedule is. If anyone can give me a bit more information about if I can get the info it would be appreciated.

I have full diagrams (and loco allocations) for all test train on my site, but as far as the NMT (and the four PLPR trains)
are concerned, they generally operate to a four weekly program with minor changes/additions from time time, so that
all major routes are regularly checked.

Additionally does anyone know if anything is dues to come through bathgate in the coming time?

Bathgate gets a visit from a PLPR on a Thursday evening every four weeks,
with the next booked working being on Thursday January 15th:

Realtime Trains | 1Q75 1716 Mossend Down Yard to Mossend Down Yard | 15/01/2026

Real-time train running information for 1Q75 1716 departure from Mossend Down Yard to Mossend Down Yard on 15/01/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

MARK

 

[Scotrail344Lad]

Thanks Mark, I am assuming you cant give me the details

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(And are the diagrams free - I cant see them)

 

[Freightmaster]

Thanks Mark, I am assuming you cant give me the details

I provided an RTT link to the Bathgate train; if you want to know about any other specific workings,
feel free to ask.

Freightmaster is a subscription website I'm afraid, as it's my full time job!




MARK

 

[Scotrail344Lad]

Cheers Mark. Thanks for letting me know

 

[Scotrail344Lad]

I provided an RTT link to the Bathgate train; if you want to know about any other specific workings,
feel free to ask.

Freightmaster is a subscription website I'm afraid, as it's my full time job!




MARK

Do you happen to know when the next PLPR will be? Cheers

 

[zwk500]

Do you happen to know when the next PLPR will be? Cheers

On this webpage: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/industry-and-commercial/information-for-operators/operational-rules/
Scroll down to 'DCS Infrastructure Monitoring Plan'. There are spreadsheets of the PLPR and UTU, and the calendar of all test trains.

Bear in mind the weeks mentioned are the Railway Weeks, so Week 1 is usually the first week in April. Also bear in mind this is the plan, and if there is disruption to the cycle then schedules do get amended on short notice to cover missed sections.

 

[Scotrail344Lad]

Cheers

 

[Freightmaster]

Do you happen to know when the next PLPR will be? Cheers

As I said in my earlier reply, the train which covers the Bathgate line runs every four weeks,
so the next run will be on Thursday March 12th:

Realtime Trains | 1Q75 1716 Mossend Down Yard to Mossend Down Yard | 12/03/2026

Real-time train running information for 1Q75 1716 departure from Mossend Down Yard to Mossend Down Yard on 12/03/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

...but there are other PLPR runs in Central Scotland on different dates which cover the lines through Shotts,
Carstairs to Midcalder, Motherwell, Fife, Stirling - you name it!




MARK

 

[Scotrail344Lad]

Oh thanks! I didn't ses the 4 weeks bit!

Cheers again Mark for the help