I think that this is the last phase of the 'Platform 0' re-modelling. Basically more parallel working across all of the low-numbered bays to get the best out of the platform capacity, eliminate pathing time and improve performance.I see that Leeds station is due another round of engineering works over xmas/new year. What's being done and what will be the outcome for passengers ?
I think that this is the last phase of the 'Platform 0' re-modelling. Basically more parallel working across all of the low-numbered bays to get the best out of the platform capacity, eliminate pathing time and improve performance.
The principal reason that what appeared to be just 'building a new platform in a car park' actually cost so much and took so long.
Oh so that is maybe the answer to my question I raised in another thread as to what were the new track panels and points doing aside the track at Armley.I see that Leeds station is due another round of engineering works over xmas/new year. What's being done and what will be the outcome for passengers ?
Another exit in the corner by the excess ticket office would help. So you can get from plat 0 to the north concourse without going through the main barrier. And how I miss the entrance on new station street. It was a useful short cut.More new track alignments to try and get the bottleneck in the corner (platforms 1-6) sorted.
Even if they're set to exit only it's a shame that long term there's no evidence of either returning.Another exit in the corner by the excess ticket office would help. So you can get from plat 0 to the north concourse without going through the main barrier. And how I miss the entrance on new station street. It was a useful short cut.
Ah, but if you exit via the goods /delivery bays on P0 or P8 you won't pass by any nice shops...Even if they're set to exit only it's a shame that long term there's no evidence of either returning.
Cynic...Ah, but if you exit via the goods /delivery bays on P0 or P8 you won't pass by any nice shops...
I understand that P7 involves some relatively minor work which will allow trains using the platform to have one extra carriage.For those wondering, here's what the latest "railway neighbour" update says. P7 extension is a new one on me!
4m extension and relocationI understand that P7 involves some relatively minor work which will allow trains using the platform to have one extra carriage.
It looks about 50 years old and rusted to the track. Don't think much was done to P7 in the 2001 works.Why would the buffer stop need replacing ? The platform was only built in 2001.
There's currently a pit at the end of platform 7! Looks like an extension is already going up.For those wondering, here's what the latest "railway neighbour" update says. P7 extension is a new one on me!
It looks about 50 years old and rusted to the track. Don't think much was done to P7 in the 2001 works.
Buffer face not compatible with the Class 195 and needs work doing to the deck behind it so it slides correctly on impact
4m extension and relocation
of the signal. To allow 4 cars Class 195s.
The last Sectional Appendix I have/last looked at says it's 101m long now, so the extension is probably to accommodate the new buffer stop (and thus allow 4 x 23m sets) I'd have thought. There's usually a hefty gap between the train, buffer stop and platform end these days. P7 wasn't on my radar though, hence my surprise - I thought it was all at the western end, just the P4 to P6 work.There's currently a pit at the end of platform 7! Looks like an extension is already going up.
Leeds to York via Garforth services.What services use Platform 7 at Leeds?
As a former daily commuter through the station I'm actually struggling to recall many 'Platform 7 for the X service to Y' announcements although maybe I just got used to selective hearing for my regular services!
It has been designated to maximise the capacity of trains running into Leeds, which requires the electric units. The difficulty is today there are no trains at all.
If I'd known there were goody bags I'd have planned a trip!In which case it would be better to run directly to Kirkstall, or even divert to Bradford instead.
To be fair to them, NR seem to be doing a pretty good job of organising things, with plenty of people on hand to ask. The goody bag is also a nice touch !
If I'd known there were goody bags I'd have planned a trip!