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Indeed the ECML may also have difficulties in the areas close to the English/ Scottish boarders.
In this case the track is quite high up above the beach.
John
Well there certainly could be more trains but what I think the BA line needs is a track upgrade and and possibly extending to Crook. Its a pity the line through Crook to Durham wasn't left in.
I think there is a lot of potential for passenger growth in the area but it needs infrastructure...
I wish this new service well but understand why for something so close to Blaydon center the station is so difficult to get to.
This is how it used to look.
There seem to be problems with Sunderland Central Station again. The recently installed false ceiling seems to have been largely removed, at the north end it looks like comcreate has been removed from the supports above the tracks and there are deposits of some salt like substance appearing on...
I believe I have seen photos of the Pylons with ex NER steam locos running past.
The cross Tyne pylons are indeed a local landmark. I wonder if much of the rest of the cabling could now go UG.
Some photos of the loop under construction today.
It looks as if the loop will rejoin the running track before the pylon and judging by eye on the Class 66 hauled train that went past it will be long enough for a 23 wagon train.
John
Well I suppose they are not going to deliberately build a loop that is to short. :)
Are they talking of trains of up to 23 wagons with each wagon being longer than what is previously been used? This seems to me to be longer than the loop at Green Lane, and presumably they would want to...
Just to mention that there is a road under bridge in Sunderland that has a station at both sides. OK one, Monkwearmouth is closed but there is another station Stadium of light just after it.
And you would have to cross a busy road as well though it is a shame the station is not that bit closer.
I guess there is plenty of space to put a light rail line in.
Initially, the Port will submit applications to extend the Port's multi-functional berths at Riverside Quay by 100 metres and provide the additional facilities for wood pellet including multi-purpose sealed storage, enclosed conveyor systems and a new length of railway line. It will involve the...