Merseyrail

[Gateacre]

RE: Merseyrail
I am surprised that there has not been reference made to the decision that Headbolt Lane Station is to be developed with work starting in the New Year (2022).
See link: https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/news/gre...in-kirkby/

[mikestone]

RE: Merseyrail

(11/12/2021 20:20)mikestone Wrote:  RTT showing trains on boxing day - including Cl.1s to West Kirby! Not quite sure why as other routes also missing stops.

I wonder if they realised most of the major shops aren't opening - a cunning plot to ensure they don't need to bother next Christmas?

[508134]

RE: Merseyrail

(21/12/2021 14:15)Gateacre Wrote:  I am surprised that there has not been reference made to the decision that Headbolt Lane Station is to be developed with work starting in the New Year (2022).
See link: https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/news/gre...in-kirkby/

Seems as though there will be three platforms at the new station. Are there plans for a straight through track past the station, seems to be buffer stops, according to the video in the link above?

[508134]

RE: Merseyrail
Is there a shortage of units at the moment on Merseyrail?
Have seen a number of comments on twitter that not all Southport-Hunts Cross services are 6 cars, like they usually are.
Given the peak 6 cars are not running on the Ormskirk/Kirkby and West Kirby routes this week and the peak extras on the Ellesmere Port line I thought there would be more units available compared a typical weekday.
Is this due to Covid related absence of maintenance staff at the depot?

[mikestone]

RE: Merseyrail

(30/12/2021 17:08)508134 Wrote:  Seems as though there will be three platforms at the new station. Are there plans for a straight through track past the station, seems to be buffer stops, according to the video in the link above?

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Presumably in connection with the eventual extension to Skelmersdale.

It looks as though the headshunt to the freight terminal extends to the station - it looks as though interchange will be a wonderful experience.

[507022]

RE: Merseyrail

(30/12/2021 17:12)508134 Wrote:  Is there a shortage of units at the moment on Merseyrail?
Have seen a number of comments on twitter that not all Southport-Hunts Cross services are 6 cars, like they usually are.
Given the peak 6 cars are not running on the Ormskirk/Kirkby and West Kirby routes this week and the peak extras on the Ellesmere Port line I thought there would be more units available compared a typical weekday.
Is this due to Covid related absence of maintenance staff at the depot?

They were booked to be a mix of 3 and 6 cars over the festive period with extra 6 cars on the Ormskirk line last night for the football match (which was cancelled).

[SNL 824]

RE: Merseyrail

(30/12/2021 23:02)mikestone Wrote:  ;
Presumably in connection with the eventual extension to Skelmersdale.

It looks as though the headshunt to the freight terminal extends to the station - it looks as though interchange will be a wonderful experience.

Seems crazy not to have the ability for through running

[N271CKB]

RE: Merseyrail
Merseyrail are having to reduce to a 30min service from next week....

https://www.merseyrail.org/plan-your-jou...tions.aspx

[wirralbus]

RE: Merseyrail

(10/01/2022 15:45)N271CKB Wrote:  Merseyrail are having to reduce to a 30min service from next week....

https://www.merseyrail.org/plan-your-jou...tions.aspx

I think it was becoming inenvitable when you look at the ad hoc cancellations the present timetable is getting , makes it easier to run and you now will have some spare staff now .

[507022]

RE: Merseyrail

(10/01/2022 16:41)wirralbus Wrote:  I think it was becoming inenvitable when you look at the ad hoc cancellations the present timetable is getting , makes it easier to run and you now will have some spare staff now .

Merseyrail are falling in line with DfT guidelines that dictate there shouldn’t be ad hoc cancellations from 17 Jan, and the TOCs are all reducing the number of trains run