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Recent content by Viscount702

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    Manchester & North West Transformation Programme

    Do we think Wednesday's announcement will have any effect on the workings of the task force in light of the fact that no specific mention was made about Manchester capacity in the alternative schemes. Also when is work supposed to start on the third platform and turnbacks.
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    Wigan-Bolton electrification. Construction updates only please

    Did the platform extensions get completed as planned.
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    Hope Valley Capacity Scheme updates

    Any news on progress
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    Newton-le-Willows Platform Extension

    The planning docs indicate that the Liverpool bound platform can fully accommodate a 6 car train but the Manchester bound only five and a half. How does that fit with a 6 car 323
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    Manchester Piccadilly platforms 15, 16 pulled, but £72m nearby

    I thought those works were to be finished in 2025. What is not clear is where the turn back sidings at Salford Central and to the east of Victoria are to be located
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    Hope Valley Capacity Scheme updates

    Thanks for the update which seems to confirm that not much is happening at present.
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    Hope Valley Capacity Scheme updates

    Is there any progress to report on theworks
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    Transpennine Route Upgrade and Electrification updates

    Stalybridge already has a turn back for Victoria This was put in in 2012 platform 5. Platform 2 can also be used as a turn back for Piccadilly or Victoria but is probably too short for the future. I am therefore puzzled As to what is going to be done.
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    Transpennine Route Upgrade and Electrification updates

    Thanks for that. I knew I had seen a list but couldn't find it. In which case what is to be done at Stalybridge bearing in mind it is supposed to be under construction
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    Transpennine Route Upgrade and Electrification updates

    The NAO report states that stages E1 W1 and W2a (Stalybridge) are under construction. What does W2a consist of and is any work taking place. Many of us on here have often asked what is to be done at Stalybridge but that seems to remain a mystery. Also it indicates Stalybridge-Wigan is planned...
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    Manchester & North West Transformation Programme

    As usual not much detail in the press release. However I think you may be right as to what is likely to be done. Also on the emu swap in addition to the 323/319 I wonder if this may also include the swapping of 331/1 and 331/0 between east and west. It has been mentioned a few times that a...
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    Transpennine Route Upgrade and Electrification updates

    The New TRU page is now live. I don't think it gives any new information as far asI am aware
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    Manchester & North West Transformation Programme

    It is stated above that the fully funded elements are the December 22 timetable change and the infrastructure to support it and the diesel and electric Unit swap. Do we know what the infrastructure works are and the unit swaps
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    Transpennine Route Upgrade and Electrification updates

    Does anyone know what is planned for Stalybridge Station because I presume they will do any remodeling before putting up the wires

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