RTT Question

[Toad2017]

(Hope this is the correct thread)

On RTT what does the letter "Q" stand for at the end of the listing?

 

[Y Ddraig Coch]

I think the "Q" is normally on freight services that have a path allocated but don't always run. Basically run as required. The "Q" disappears when the service is used and activated in the system.

So if you see a Q it means it won't likely be running that day.

 

[Toad2017]

I think the "Q" is normally on freight services that have a path allocated but don't always run. Basically run as required. The "Q" disappears when the service is used and activated in the system.

So if you see a Q it means it won't likely be running that day.

thank u

 

[pdeaves]

I think the "Q" is normally on freight services that have a path allocated but don't always run. Basically run as required. The "Q" disappears when the service is used and activated in the system.

So if you see a Q it means it won't likely be running that day.

Not just freight (also ECS), but yes, it's a 'there if we need it' path.

 

[swt_passenger]

There are also some permanent stock transfer paths that have Q status. On the SWML for example, there are half a dozen daily paths for Bournemouth TRSMD to and from Wimbledon, Clapham Yard, and Salisbury for use by EMUs or DMUs being transferred for maintenance work.

Other common Q paths are rail head treatment trains (RHTT).

 

[Tim R-T-C]

Some services have a Q but run nearly every day, some do not have a Q but are still pretty rare.

Your best source of information is to use Freightmaster which lists those workings that actually run.
Or go back through RTT to see working patterns, but this is generally limited to only a week's information.

 

[PHILIPE]

This is a rather intriguing one which can be seen on the Marches and North Wales on trains worked by 175s or 158s:-

• Timed for 100mph max
• Pathed as Class 158 (Express Sprinter) DMU

The max speed of a 158 being 90 mph !!!

 

[The Planner]

Its timed as a 175.