TPE Crewe Query

[M60lad]

On 14 January there's a 09:15 Manchester-Edinburgh service running via Crewe due to engineering works will this have TPE Crewe's throughout as I didnt realise TPE sign via Crewe also why is this the only TPE train of the day running via Crewe

 

[PHILIPE]

On 14 January there's a 09:15 Manchester-Edinburgh service running via Crewe due to engineering works will this have TPE Crewe's throughout as I didnt realise TPE sign via Crewe also why is this the only TPE train of the day running via Crewe

I.m sure they have been running to Crewe on Class 68 training

 

[driver9000]

Some managers sign the route but the Driver and Guard will be route conducted via Crewe.

The line will be closed for engineering work and will no doubt reopen after the 09:15 has departed.

 

[roversfan2001]

The 09:15 is the only train service of the day from MAN on that route. The rest start from Wigan NW with coaches from Manchester Airport/Piccadilly.

 

[Confused147]

Doesn't the 03:37 Blackpool North to Manc Airport sometimes go via Wigan NW/Crewe instead of the usual Bolton route? Although now its operated by Northern and not TPE.

 

[roversfan2001]

Doesn't the 03:37 Blackpool North to Manc Airport sometimes go via Wigan NW/Crewe instead of the usual Bolton route? Although now its operated by Northern and not TPE.

It's fairly common for some Blackpool-Manchester services in the late evening and early morning to go via Wigan NW and either Walkden or Eccles; but I'd have thought via Crewe would be too significant of a time penalty.

 

[Mathew S]

Doesn't the 03:37 Blackpool North to Manc Airport sometimes go via Wigan NW/Crewe instead of the usual Bolton route? Although now its operated by Northern and not TPE.

Yes, often runs via Wigan but doesn't stop as the station's not open that early. Not via Crewe, as said it's way too far. First timetabled Manchester bound service calling at Wigan NW is the 0624 TPE which runs from Preston.

 

[IanXC]

I suppose if this is one working for the day it might be there to get a 350 from Ardwick into service on the WCML for the day, hence no need to run the diversion later.