Wolverhampton engineering work - Easter Weekend 2013

[Batman]

Does anyone know what the major engineering work between Wolverhampton and Sandwell and Dudley is about over the Easter weekend?

It must be major work if it's a total line shutdown.

 

[The Planner]

S&C renewal, probably a bit of prep for next years re-sig aswell.

 

[Batman]

S&C renewal, probably a bit of prep for next years re-sig aswell.

OK, I thought it might have had something to do with the plans to re-build Dudley Port station. Or is that still an NR aspiration.

And anyway I thought the station would have had to have been closed for months and the old platform demolished before track realignment work could begin.

 

[Philip Elliott]

Total renewal of Crane St. Jn.

 

[Batman]

Total renewal of Crane St. Jn.

Which junction's that?

 

[Philip Elliott]

The one immediately beyond the Birmingham end of the station (junction for the line to Darlaston/Bescot).

 

[Batman]

The one immediately beyond the Birmingham end of the station (junction for the line to Darlaston/Bescot).

Ok, so I guess all Walsall/Rugeley trains are routed via Aston.

That might explain why the Walsall and cross city services are running to reduced frequencies.

 

[The Planner]

And anyway I thought the station would have had to have been closed for months and the old platform demolished before track realignment work could begin.

Eh? none of that is happening, just a straight like for like re-signalling with slightly better headways to Brum.

 

[DarloRich]

EDIT Beaten to it by The Planner! I really ought to read ALL the thread first! text deleted!

 

[LNW-GW Joint]

Total renewal of Crane St. Jn.

Pity NR can't straighten the dog-leg viaduct over the iron foundry now it's derelict.
The junction must be one of the biggest capacity-eaters in the area.

 

[The Planner]

Affordability. Trains go in and out of Wolves steel terminal most days though. What it would cost to straighten would never be recouped in benefits.

 

[PHILIPE]

You will probably find some very detailed information on the "Alterations, Diagrams Timetables" Board under the topic "Engineering at Wolverhampton 29 March" last post on 19th February. The occupation has already been discussed at great length here.