West Midlands Railway

[tphi12000]

Wolverton Works is the furthest south I can remember one getting. They have a safety case to Euston, but I don't ever remembering one get there

I remember seeing one a Bletchley when new , a search on Flickr shows one in the station when brand new.

[mikestone]

Then Wolverhampton drivers/conductors have now work.


There are capacity problems at Tyseley as well. That is why trains are parked in Wolverhampton, New Street and Leamington Stations. There is virtually no room at any depot in the West Midlands which is why Duddeston depot is being built.

Is it being built though? I haven't been that way for a couple of months, but in the previous six months it has all the appearance of having been abandoned when they were half way through erecting the new fencing.

[DJ]

Is it being built though? I haven't been that way for a couple of months, but in the previous six months it has all the appearance of having been abandoned when they were half way through erecting the new fencing.

Is it meant to be on those sidings and the land next to Duddeston station? If so, it still looked abandoned when I passed through about a week ago.

[The Real 4778]

... plan that should have been  auctioned 12 months ago.

How much did it fetch, Tony, and who was the winning bidder?   ;D

[The Real 4778]

Is it meant to be on those sidings and the land next to Duddeston station? If so, it still looked abandoned when I passed through about a week ago.

The new depot at Duddeston will occupy the former DCE/ repair shop sidings bordered by Erskine Street underbridge at the south-western end and the (Grade 2 listed) wagon shops at the north-eastern.  Ground investigations and vegetation clearance have taken place, the early works contractor is due to take possession of the site in early 2019 AFAIK.

[Dylan4579]

Does anybody know when the LO 172's are going to start service?

[broma1k]

After LO get the delayed class 710 into service which are replacing them

[The Real 4778]

Does anybody know when the LO 172's are going to start service?

The first is undergoing refurbishment at Derby Carriage Works right now, I'm advised.  However, the full cascade is indeed delayed by the entry into service of the 710s.

[Kevin]

Fair few Dorridge services cancelled this evening, citing staff issues

[Stuharris 6360]

Fair few Dorridge services cancelled this evening, citing staff issues

It's always the case at this time of the year, bet Friday night will be worse.

[Tony]

Finally finished
https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/electric-trains-to-run-on-walsall-rugeley-line-from-may-after-successful-railway-upgrade?fbclid=IwAR2JwsLlvfpw0BETLk75dxMVlC1uQb38ZplSrMubjdq86bjzHbpwpREIR9w#

[Kevin]

Last train on the last Saturday before Xmas to Leamington is cancelled
Hilarious

[BK63 YWP]

According to rail forums the first 172/0 has moved from ilford to tylesley

[Stuharris 6360]

Finally finished
https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/electric-trains-to-run-on-walsall-rugeley-line-from-may-after-successful-railway-upgrade?fbclid=IwAR2JwsLlvfpw0BETLk75dxMVlC1uQb38ZplSrMubjdq86bjzHbpwpREIR9w#

But passenegers have to wait till May for electric trains, stupid really.

[Tony]

But passenegers have to wait till May for electric trains, stupid really.

Very much so, but that is the DfT and Governments fault.