 Broken Window and speed restriction
2629 wrote:
> On 11 Apr 2006 14:26:14 -0700, "James Taylor" <jstlufc@>
> wrote:
>
> >Heard from a TPX conductor that there was a rail problem in Standedge,
> >which had already had work done on it on Sunday. Badly affected TPX
> >servgices too, most around 12pm or so running a good 20-30 mins down, I
> >boarded the 12.15 Huddersfield - Hull which actually departed
> >Huddersfield at 12.51.
>
> Just as a slight 'aside', does anyone know if plans to quadruple the
> track at Standedge (using the two disused single bore rail tunnels) is
> still on the agenda?
It was part of a plan to enhance capacity on the entire 'core' Leeds to
Manchester TP route (along with junction alterations at Thornhill,
reinstating the 4th line from there to Heaton Lodge, remodelling Guide
Bridge etc). Unfortunately I think the scheme's been shelved....
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