Elecman
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The Autotransfomer system Distributes at +/- 25kV the OLE is standard 25kV so the systems feeds the contact OLE as normal
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Wigan-Bolton electrification. Construction updates only please
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Elecman
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It’s fed from Ordsall Lane which in itself is fed from Hetrod via the Lkng expansion lead
Ahhh I had forgotten about that one. So does Ordsall Lane do the full Bolton route up towards the junction at the WCML?
LNW-GW Joint
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Manchester-Euxton Jn is AT fitted, but I don't think Lostock-Wigan will be.
The Chat Moss route is AT, but Huyton-Springs Branch isn't.
Elecman
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Agreed I think Lostock-Wigan is Boosterless Classic just like Preston-Blackpool
GraphitProjekt
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Does this mean there isn't an MPTSC at the neutral section near Ince because the WCML wouldn't be able to feed off a classic line in an N-2 situation?
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Don't they know it's bad to have an extension lead on an extension lead?
I'll see myself out. On a serious note, shame a out the theft and hope it hasn't delayed the love date too much.
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Indeed, it has not
Safety warning as new electric power lines go live between Wigan and Bolton
People living near the railway and passengers travelling between Wigan and Bolton are being warned that newly-installed 25,000-volt electric power lines are now permanently live.
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GRALISTAIR
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Great news - really great news.Indeed, it has not
Safety warning as new electric power lines go live between Wigan and Bolton
People living near the railway and passengers travelling between Wigan and Bolton are being warned that newly-installed 25,000-volt electric power lines are now permanently live.
TT-ONR-NRN
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Fantastic! My nan lives in Westhoughton and uses the service to get to the airport. It should be much easier for her to get a seat now.Indeed, it has not
Safety warning as new electric power lines go live between Wigan and Bolton
People living near the railway and passengers travelling between Wigan and Bolton are being warned that newly-installed 25,000-volt electric power lines are now permanently live.
GraphitProjekt
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Steady on! probably wont see any electric passenger services for several months while they do live testing. Manchester-Stalybridge went new years day 2024 and only got used in service for the first time a month ago
GRALISTAIR
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Welcome to the forum. Your first post I see.
Manutd1999
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Indeed....
Perhaps the bigger question - why on earth does it take 6+ months to complete live testing?
Depends what's found when the testing is done, when the pair of 331s went to Stalybridge there were a few issues found that needed rectifying, hence why it took until August before 769s could run with the pan up. (7th August is when I worked my first electric 769 to Staly)
GraphitProjekt
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i have no idea but I'd assume the automatic power changeover system for the TPE trains would have taken some time to install and test as well - which I guess is why TPE only ran electric there from last month
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Presumably they have to find some access as well, perhaps at late notice and then get everyone to be there for the testing. Lots of ducks to get into a row.
Manutd1999
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All good points but it still feels like it could/should be much quicker. The "go live" date should have been known weeks/months beforehand, giving plenty of time for planning the testing.
childwallblues
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I don't think nanny will be getting any direct trains to the Airport!
DJH1971
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Just a matter of time and wonder if Mentor will be involved?
Thanks, first post but I have been lurking here a long time!
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and Pendolinos as well?
I might have missed it but I don't think mentor is used that much in the first tests so to speak these days as that is now able to be done with units fitted with equipment on behalf of Network Rail like the 331s and 397s of TPE.
You can be fairly sure as far as Northern goes the test will use a 331 on 5 Z * * headcode.
Springs Branch
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Have any electric test trains operated on the line yet?
I've been keeping an occasional eye on RTT for any clues, but seen nothing so far. It's a good few weeks now since the section went live.
I've been keeping an occasional eye on RTT for any clues, but seen nothing so far. It's a good few weeks now since the section went live.
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GhostManDN91
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From what I'm hearing the rail replacement buses will finish from the May timetable change. Also some Northern staff I've spoken to don't reckon they'll be doing 769 power changeover at Ince. Keeping it to Bolton as it is now.
darylyates17
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Are the 769s still due to be moved on in December?
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A Wigan based Northern conductor I asked said he’d been told they power changeover is being moved to Hindley soon.
GhostManDN91
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Interesting. I wonder if power changeover signs will be fitted at Hindley/Ince then like the ones at Bolton etc for 769s?
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