North Wales Electrification

[itsonlyme]

By Gum, they did that job quick!! From National Rail LDB a few minutes ago

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Incident created
30/12/2017 12:18
Last updated
30/12/2017 14:28
Route affected
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Trains between Rhyl and Llandudno Junction


TOC(s) affected
Arriva Trains Wales;Virgin Trains;
Description
Following damage to the overhead electric wires at Abergele & Pensarn all lines have reopened. Trains may be delayed by up to 30 minutes or cancelled between Rhyl and Llandudno Junction.

Disruption is expected until 15:00.
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[GRALISTAIR]

Don’t tell Grayling. Sorry, I could not resist.

 

[gazthomas]

I must admit, I’ve been hoping for electrificiation of this line since the 1980’s but given line’s with much more robust business cases can’t get funding I’m certain it won’t happen in my lifetime (and I would hope I have 40-50 years to go!). Maybe bi-modes will replace yhe Voyagers!