Torness Power Station - Rail connected?

[asylumxl]

Hello!

I have been led to believe there are flask trains originating from Torness nuclear power station, but try as I might I can't seem to find a rail connection on Google Maps!

Is it rail connected? if so, is it electrified and what kind of facilities exist (sidings etc).

Thank you in advance!

 

[Eagle]

The sidings are at Skateraw, about a mile from the actual power station, facing towards Berwick. No idea on the electrification situation.

 

[Liam]

It's here:

http://goo.gl/maps/eFhMu

Complete with nuclear police.

 

[Murph]

It's directly adjacent to the electrified ECML, but adding wires might be an issue due to the need to lift the flasks on/off the wagons.

The other problem with using electric-only traction from there towards Carlisle is the un-electrified Edinburgh South Suburban line which is used to avoid the city centre.

Of course, if they had thought ahead, they could have fully re-instated the Waverley line all the way to Carlisle with wires

 

[asylumxl]

It's directly adjacent to the electrified ECML, but adding wires might be an issue due to the need to lift the flasks on/off the wagons.

The other problem with using electric-only traction from there towards Carlisle is the un-electrified Edinburgh South Suburban line which is used to avoid the city centre.

Of course, if they had thought ahead, they could have fully re-instated the Waverley line all the way to Carlisle with wires

I understand why wires would be an issue but it does seem a tad ironic, a power station connection that's un-electrified .

I'd imagine electrification and extension would be a future plan?

 

[gordonthemoron]

I'd imagine electrification and extension would be a future plan?

I'd imagine closure and demolition if Alex has anything to do with it, plus it's quite old despite being one of the newest UK reactors

 

[asylumxl]

I'd imagine closure and demolition if Alex has anything to do with it, plus it's quite old despite being one of the newest UK reactors

I meant of the Waverely route :P.