0718 LDS-YRK

[alexl92]

I’ve started getting the 0729 Garforth - York (which is 2T05, the 0718 Leeds - York).

According to RTT, this service has left Leeds at least 5 mins late for both of the last two days, and continued to lose time along the way.

Just wondered why it would be consistently late in leaving Leeds? Is there an issue with paths out of Leeds that means it never gets out on time?

 

[JonathanH]

Just wondered why it would be consistently late in leaving Leeds? Is there an issue with paths out of Leeds that means it never gets out on time?

This morning it was delayed by the late running service to Redcar Central https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:L36718/2022-10-04/detailed#allox_id=0

Left on time every day last week though.

 

[class 9]

Eastbound stopping services are regularly held at Leeds for late running expresses.
It's a trade off, 5 minute or so delay to stopper, or if the stopper goes first, then it can result in a 10 to 15 minute delay to the express.

 

[alexl92]

Ah, okay. Was wondering if it was a regular thing as if so I’d have to look at travelling earlier… I’m not made for a dash across town before 8am on a regular basis!

Thanks!

 

[30907]

Ah, okay. Was wondering if it was a regular thing as if so I’d have to look at travelling earlier… I’m not made for a dash across town before 8am on a regular basis!

Thanks!

RTT says yesterday's train arrived York on time (no obvious reason for the late running), and today's 3 late.
You will soon get a feel for how the train runs, but it is wise to allow for a few minutes' delay on your commute. The occasional serious delay you can't plan for.