LNW-GW Joint
Veteran Member
Are there any drivers who operate the full length of both the WCML and ECML and could compare them for driving interest/pleasure/challenges?
Avanti and LNER* drivers are limited to one side of the network or the other; TPE operates on the WCML/ECML north of Preston/York but maybe not the same drivers.
Caley Sleepers operate both routes (WCML normally, but sometimes not quite into King's Cross when diverted via the ECML) but again they may not be the same drivers.
Then there are the "go anywhere" freight TOCs which cover both routes, but not with high speed stock.
* LNER drivers do get to drive on the WCML Carstairs-Glasgow Central and (on diversion) Carlisle-Edinburgh.
Avanti and LNER* drivers are limited to one side of the network or the other; TPE operates on the WCML/ECML north of Preston/York but maybe not the same drivers.
Caley Sleepers operate both routes (WCML normally, but sometimes not quite into King's Cross when diverted via the ECML) but again they may not be the same drivers.
Then there are the "go anywhere" freight TOCs which cover both routes, but not with high speed stock.
* LNER drivers do get to drive on the WCML Carstairs-Glasgow Central and (on diversion) Carlisle-Edinburgh.