Sunday XC diversions

[Mugby]

I notice that Cross Country services are not calling at Wakefield Westgate on Sunday.
Does anyone know what route they will be taking between Sheffield and Leeds?

 

[Lrd]

This is the route as shown on Open Train Times.

Leeds
Leeds West Junction
Engine Shed Junction
Methley Junction
Altofts Junction
Wakefield Kirkgate
Horbury Junction
Barnsley
Ecclesfield West Signal Box
Wincobank Junction
Nunnery Main Line Junction
Sheffield

http://www.opentraintimes.com/schedule/P33424/2013-04-28

 

[Crossover]

Ooooo, I didn't know XC signed that route!

 

[rp91]

I was on this a few weeks ago. Is there any technical reason why it couldn't stop at Kirkgate instead? Or is it simpler to bus from Leeds?

 

[yorksrob]

I saw one going through Normancisco last sunday.

 

[mm333]

I was on this a few weeks ago. Is there any technical reason why it couldn't stop at Kirkgate instead? Or is it simpler to bus from Leeds?

I emailed XC about this a couple of weeks ago and they've passed my comment on to the Fleet Management team. I pointed out they're good at calling at non-standard stations during engineering diversions (Didcot, Reading West, Lichfield City etc).

I remember Virgin Cross Country calling there, probably five or six years ago.

 

[rp91]

I emailed XC about this a couple of weeks ago and they've passed my comment on to the Fleet Management team. I pointed out they're good at calling at non-standard stations during engineering diversions (Didcot, Reading West, Lichfield City etc).

I remember Virgin Cross Country calling there, probably five or six years ago.

Ah, that's interesting. Hopefully something may come from it!