Southbound Highland Chieftain today (15/05)

[Floydlover25]

Does anyone know what caused the cancellation of this service today?

I see from realtimetrains that there was a light loco movement from Craigentinny to Inverness this afternoon and then back this evening. Perhaps this was to pick up the stricken HST?

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O86208/2013/05/15/advanced

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O86324/2013/05/15/advanced

 

[Maxfly]

Problems with one of the power cars, on its way south now being tugged along by a 67

 

[38Cto15E]

Presumably the steep gradients on the Highland main line mean that HSTs are not allowed to operate with only one power car working.

I bet the Cheiftain cancellation caused many crowded Scotrail trains.

 

[elementalpat]

Presumably the steep gradients on the Highland main line mean that HSTs are not allowed to operate with only one power car working.

I bet the Cheiftain cancellation caused many crowded Scotrail trains.

Yes, I wonder what timing and route those passengers had to take in the end.

I imagine the first leg would have involved cramming into a 2/3 coach all stopper to Edinburgh.

 

[matchmaker]

Presumably the steep gradients on the Highland main line mean that HSTs are not allowed to operate with only one power car working.

An HST with a failed power car is not allowed to operate north of Blair Atholl without assistance.

 

[headshot119]

An HST with a failed power car is not allowed to operate north of Blair Atholl without assistance.

False

CLASS 253/254 (HST) - WORKING ON ONE ENGINE
ONLY

1. Lines over which assistance must be provided under certain conditions
• Blair Atholl and Dalwhinnie in either direction.
• Aviemore to Inverness in either direction.
• Aberdeen to Edinburgh
• Such assistance maybe provided throughout between Perth and Inverness
If any of the following circumstances apply in respect of the above sections assistance must be provided.

1. the train comprises of more than 10 trailer vehicles
2. the working power car is NOT 433xx or 432xx
3. rail head conditions in the area concerned are reported as poor, for example during falling snow, severe
frost, drizzle and poor leaf fall adhesion days.
4. other technical problems exist with the train to which the driver or the train operator’s Fleet Controller will
draw attention.
5. signalling equipment failures or temporary/emergency speed restrictions exist in the section preventing
an unchecked run being made on a rising gradient.

 

[38Cto15E]

Thanks for the info guys, I had actually forgotten about this thread, hence the delay (no repay)