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This is a Subsidiary Document of the Railway Operational Code, Control Arrangements Section

DOCUMENT EFFECTIVE FROM

14th December 2008

Title

LNW CONTINGENCY PLANS

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Contents

1. PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................................. 8 2. SCOPE....................................................................................................................................................... 8

2.1 Document Navigation........................................................................................................................ 8 2.2 Invoking Contingency Plans ........................................................................................................... 8

3. RESPONSIBILITIES................................................................................................................................ 8 3.1 Route Control Manager (RCM)/Train Running Controller (TRC) Network Rail .................. 8 3.2 RCM Birmingham (LNWICC) .......................................................................................................... 8 3.3 Train and Freight Operating Companies...................................................................................... 9 4.1 TOCs/FOCs .......................................................................................................................................... 9 4.2 Other ...................................................................................................................................................... 9

5. PRINCIPLES........................................................................................................................................... 10 5.1 LNW route .......................................................................................................................................... 10 5.2 The Network Code and the Railway Operational Code .......................................................... 10 5.3 Holding of Trains at Stations ........................................................................................................ 10 5.4 Route Availability ............................................................................................................................. 10 5.5 Route Restrictions ........................................................................................................................... 10 5.6 Multiple Tracks.................................................................................................................................. 11 5.7 Temporary Block Working (TBW) ................................................................................................ 11 5.8 Single Line Working (SLW)............................................................................................................ 11 5.9 Contingency Plans........................................................................................................................... 12 5.10 Light Engines/Empty Coaching Stock .................................................................................... 13 5.11 Service Allocation ........................................................................................................................ 13 5.12 Engineering Possessions .......................................................................................................... 13 5.13 Revision .......................................................................................................................................... 13

6. ........................................................................................................................................................................... 14 7. CONTINGENCY PLANS ...................................................................................................................... 14

MD101 EUSTON – MADELEY .................................................................................................................... 14 MD101.1 EUSTON – CAMDEN JCN 1½ Miles. ............................................................................. 14 MD101.2 CAMDEN JCN. – WILLESDEN WEST LONDON JCN. (15 mph) - WILLESDEN NORTH JCN. (15 mph) 3½ Miles ............................................................................................................ 15 MD101.3 WILLESDEN WEST LONDON JCN. (15 mph) –NORTH WEMBLEY JCN. (50 mph) 3 ½ Miles 16 MD101.4 NORTH WEMBLEY JCN. (50 mph) – WATFORD SOUTH JCN. (15-50 mph) 8 Miles (Junction available) .................................................................................................................................... 17 MD101.7 BOURNE END JCN. – TRING NORTH JCN 7¼ Miles. ............................................... 19 MD101.9 LEDBURN JCN. – BLETCHLEY SOUTH JCN 8½. ...................................................... 20 MD101.10 BLETCHLEY SOUTH JCN. – HANSLOPE JCN 10 Miles............................................ 20 (SOUTH OF MILTON KEYNES)..................................................................................................... 20 MD101.11 MILTON KEYNES Station Access from the North. ....................................................... 21 Normal operation to Bletchley. ................................................................................................................. 21

MD105 HANSLOPE JCN. – RUGBY (via Northampton) ................................................................ 22 MD105.1 HANSLOPE JCN. – NORTHAMPTON 9 Miles.............................................................. 22

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MD105.2 MILL LANE JCN. – ALTHORP PARK GROUND FRAME 4 ¾ Miiles, ALTHORP PARK GROUND FRAME – DAVENTRY 8 Miles, DAVENTRY – HILLMORTON 3 ½ Miles.......... 22 MD101.1 -13 EUSTON TO SOUTH OF RUGBY.............................................................................. 24 MD101.13 RUGBY – NUNEATON 14½ Miles ................................................................................. 34 MD101.14 NUNEATON – POLESWORTH 9¼ Miles, POLESWORTH – LICHFIELD TRENT VALLEY 10 Miles, LICHFIELD TRENT VALLEY – RUGELEY 8 Mile RUGELEY _ COLWICH 2¾ miles 35 MD101.15 TRENT VALLEY LINES: COLWICH – STAFFORD 6 ½ Miles.................................... 36 MD101.16 STAFFORD – NORTON BRIDGE 5 ¼ Miles ................................................................. 37 MD101.17 NORTON BRIDGE – CREWE SOUTH ........................................................................... 38 MD101.18 CREWE STATION ............................................................................................................ 39

MD110 NORTON BRIDGE – STONE JCN. ........................................................................................ 40 MD110.1 NORTON BRIDGE – STONE JCN 3 ¾ Miles ................................................................ 40 MD115.1 COLWICH – STONE JCN 11 ¾ Miles............................................................................. 41 MD115.2 STONE JCN. – STOKE JCN 6 ½ Miles ......................................................................... 41 MD115.3 STOKE JCN. – LONGPORT 3¼Miles, LONGPORT – KIDSGROVE 3 Miles .......... 41 MD115.4 KIDSGROVE – MACCLESFIELD ................................................................................... 42

MD120 CAMDEN JCN. – WATFORD JCN. (D.C. ELECTRIC LINES)........................................... 43 MD120.1 CAMDEN JCN. – KILBURN HIGH RD 1 ½ Miles .......................................................... 43 MD120.4 WEMBLEY CENTRAL – HARROW & WEALDSTONE 3¼ Miles ............................... 44 MD120.5 HARROW & WEALDSTONE – WATFORD JCN 6¼Miles........................................... 45

MD130 WATFORD YARD – ST ALBANS ABBEY............................................................................ 45 MD130.1 WATFORD YARD GROUND FRAME – ST ALBANS ABBEY 6½ Miles .................. 45

MD140 BLETCHLEY – BEDFORD STATION JCN 7 Miles............................................................. 46 MD140.1 BLETCHLEY – RIDGMONT ............................................................................................. 46 MD140.2 RIDGMONT – BEDFORD STATION JCN 10 Miles ...................................................... 46

MD145 CAMDEN JCN. – CAMDEN ROAD WEST JCN. ................................................................. 47 MD145.1 CAMDEN JCN. – CAMDEN ROAD WEST JCN ¾ Miles. ............................................ 47

MD150 KENSAL GREEN JCN. – WILLESDEN SUBURBAN JCN. ............................................... 47 MD150.1 KENSAL GREEN JCN. – WILLESDEN SUBURBAN JCN. ......................................... 47

MD155 KENSAL GREEN JCN. – HARLESDEN JCN. (City Lines)..................................................... 47 MD155.1 KENSAL GREEN JCN. – HARLESDEN JCN 1 Mile..................................................... 47

MD160/MD165 MITRE BRIDGE JCN. – WILLESDEN WEST LONDON JCN. & HIGH LEVEL JCN. & ACTON WELLS JCN. ..................................................................................................................... 48

MD160.1 MITRE BRIDGE JCN. – WILLESDEN HIGH LEVEL JCN ½ Mile ............................. 48 MD165.1 MITRE BRIDGE JCN. – WILLESDEN WEST LONDON JCN ½ Mile. ...................... 48 MD170.1 ACTON CANAL WHARF JCN. – WILLESDEN JCN ½ Mile........................................ 49

MD232 WIGSTON JCN. – NUNEATON .............................................................................................. 50 MD232.1 WIGSTON JCN. - CROFT SIDINGS 4 miles .................................................................... 50 MD301 RUGBY – STAFFORD (VIA BIRMINGHAM) ........................................................................ 51

MD301.1 RUGBY TRENT VALLEY JCN. – COVENTRY SOUTH JCN 10½ Miles ................. 51 MD301.2 COVENTRY SOUTH JCN – COVENTRY NORTH JCN ¼ Mile ................................. 51 MD301.3 COVENTRY NORTH JCN. – BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL 10¼ Miles ............. 52 MD301.4 BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL Station Area Blockage. ................................................. 53 MD301.6 STECHFORD NTH – PROOF HOUSE JCN 3 Miles .................................................... 55 MD301.7 PROOF HOUSE JCN. – BIRMINGHAM NEW ST ¾ Mile........................................... 56 MD301.9 BIRMINGHAM NEW ST – SOHO SOUTH JCN 2 Miles............................................... 59 MD301.14 BUSHBURY JCN. - STAFFORD TRENT VALLEY JCN 13 Miles .............................. 63

MD305 BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET - BLACKWELL .................................................................... 64 MD305.1 BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET – CHURCH ROAD 1 ¼ miles ..................................... 64 MD305.2 KINGS NORTON – HALESOWEN JCN 2 ½ miles ....................................................... 64 MD310.1 BARNT GREEN – REDDITCH 5 miles ........................................................................... 66

MD315 STECHFORD SOUTH JCN. – ASTON SOUTH JCN. ......................................................... 67

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MD315.1 STECHFORD – ASTON SOUTH JCN 3 Miles .............................................................. 67 MD320 PROOF HOUSE JCN – BUSHBURY JCN (VIA BESCOT) ................................................ 68

MD320.1 PROOF HOUSE JCN – ASTON SOUTH JCN (VIA BESCOT) 3 miles ..................... 68 MD320.2 ASTON NORTH JCN – PERRY BARR SOUTH JCN 2 ¼ miles................................. 68 MD320.3 PERRY BARR NORTH JCN – NEWTON JCN 3 ¾ miles............................................ 69 MD320.4 BESCOT JCN – PORTOBELLO JCN 4miles................................................................. 69 MD320.5 PORTOBELLO JCN – BUSHBURY JCN 2 ¾ miles ..................................................... 70

MD325 SOHO EAST JCN – PERRY BARR WEST JCN (SOHO LINES) ..................................... 71 MD325.1 SOHO EAST JCN – PERRY BARR WEST JCN 2 miles ............................................. 71

MD340 ASTON NORTH JCN – WICHNOR JCN ............................................................................... 72 MD345.1 BESCOT JCN – PLECK JCN ¾ mile .............................................................................. 73 MD345.2 WALSALL – BLOXWICH 2 ¾ mile................................................................................... 73

MD360 PLECK JCN – DARLASTON JCN.......................................................................................... 75 MD365 PORTOBELLO JCN – WOLVERHAMPTON ........................................................................ 76

MD365.1 PORTOBELLO JCN – WOLVERHAMPTON 1 ¾ miles ............................................... 76 MD401 HEYFORD – BORDESLEY JCN................................................................................................... 77

MD401.1 TACKLEY GF – AYNHO JCN 8 ¼ miles ........................................................................ 77 MD401.2 BANBURY NORTH JCN – FENNY COMPTON 8 miles .............................................. 77 MD401.3 LEAMINGTON SPA – HATTON 6 miles ......................................................................... 78 MD401.4 TYSELEY SOUTH JCN - SMALL HEATH SOUTH JCN ¾ mile ............................... 78 MD405 LEAMINGTON SPA JCN - COVENTRY SOUTH JCN .................................................... 80 MD405.1 LEAMINGTON SPA JCN - COVENTRY SOUTH JCN 9 ¼ miles (single line 6 miles with passing loop @ Kenilworth).............................................................................................................. 80

MD410 COVENTRY NORTH JCN – NUNEATON SOUTH JCN ..................................................... 81 MD410.1 COVENTRY SOUTH JNC – HAWKESBURY LANE 4 ¾ miles .................................. 81

MD420 HATTON STATION – STRATFORD UPON AVON ............................................................. 82 MD420.1 HATTON STATION – BEARLEY JCN (single line) 5 ½ miles ..................................... 82

MD425 TYSELEY SOUTH JCN – BEARLEY JCN ............................................................................ 83 MD425.1 TYSELEY SOUTH JCN – SHIRLEY 3 ¾ miles ............................................................. 83

MD430 DROITWICH SPA – STOURBRIDGE NORTH JCN ............................................................ 84 MD430.1 HARTLEBURY – KIDDERMINSTER JCN 3 ¾ miles.................................................... 84

MD435 SMALL HEATH SOUTH JCN – STOURBRIDGE NORTH JCN ........................................ 85 MD435.1 SMALL HEATH SOUTH JCN – BIRMINGHAM MOOR STREET 1 ¾ miles............. 85 MD435.3 BIRMINGHAM SNOW HILL – SMETHWICK JCN 4 miles ......................................... 86 MD435.4 SMETHWICK JCN – ROWLEY REGIS 4 miles............................................................. 87

MD440 GALTON JCN – SMETHWICK JCN....................................................................................... 88 MD440.1 GALTON JCN – SMETHWICK JCN ¼ mile ................................................................... 88

MD445 STOURBRIDGE JCN – STOURBRIDGE TOWN ................................................................. 88 MD445.1 STOURBRIDGE JCN – STOURBRIDGE TOWN ¾ mile ............................................. 88

MD501 DERBY LONDON ROAD JCN – PROOF HOUSE JCN...................................................... 89 MD501.1 ELFORD GF – KINGSBURY BRANCH JCN 8 ¾ miles ............................................... 89 MD501.2 KINGSBURY BRANCH JCN – KINGSBURY JCN ........................................................ 89 MD501.3 KINGSBURY JCN – WATER ORTON EAST JCN (fast lines) 4 miles....................... 91 MD501.4 WATER ORTON WEST JCN – CASTLE BROMWICH JCN 1 mile ........................... 91 MD501.5 CASTLE BROMWICH JCN – LANDOR STREET JCN 4 ½ miles .............................. 92 MD501.6 LANDOR STREET JCN – PROOF HOUSE JCN 1 mile .............................................. 92

MD545 KINGSBURY JCN – WHITACRE JCN................................................................................... 93 MD545.1 KINGSBURY JCN – WHITACRE JCN (slow lines) 2 ½ miles..................................... 93

MD555 NUNEATON – WATER ORTON EAST JCN......................................................................... 94 MD555.1 NUNEATON – ABBEY JCN ½ mile ................................................................................. 94

MD570 LANDOR STREET JCN – KINGS NORTON JCN (CAMP HILL)............................................ 96

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MD570.1 LANDOR STREET JCN – ST ANDREWS JCN ½ mile ................................................ 96 MD575 ST ANDREWS JCN – GRAND JCN....................................................................................... 97

MD575.1 ST ANDREWS JCN – GRAND JCN ¾ mile ................................................................... 97 MD701 MARYLEBONE – AYNHO JCN .............................................................................................. 98

SOUTH RUISLIP – WEST RUISLIP 1 ¾ Miles ..................................................................................... 98 MD701.3 WEST RUISLIP – GERRARDS CROSS 5 ¼ Miles ...................................................... 99 MD701.4 GERRARDS CROSS – HIGH WYCOMBE 9 Miles...................................................... 99 MD701.6 PRINCES RISBOROUGH – BICESTER NORTH 18 ½ Miles.................................. 100 MD701.7 BICESTER NORTH – AYNHO JCN 9 Miles ................................................................ 100

MD710 NEASDEN SOUTH JCN – HARROW ON THE HILL ........................................................ 101 HARROW ON THE HILL – AMERSHAM (LUL)..................................................................................... 101 MD710.1 NEASDEN SOUTH JCN – HARROW ON THE HILL 4 Miles ...................................... 101

MD710.2 HARROW ON THE HILL – AMERSHAM 14 ¼ Miles ................................................ 101 MD720 PRINCES RISBOROUGH – AYLESBURY ......................................................................... 103 MD801 WOLVERHAMPTON NTH JCN inc – ABBEY FOREGATE ............................................ 104

NW1001.3 CREWE – WEAVER JCN. .............................................................................................. 105 NW1001.4 WEAVER JCN. – ACTON GRANGE JCN. ................................................................... 105 NW1001.5 ACTON GRANGE JCN. – WARRINGTON BQ (INCLUSIVE).................................. 106 NW1001.6 WARRINGTON BQ (EXCLUSIVE) – WINWICK JCN................................................. 108 NW1001.8 GOLBORNE JCN. – SPRINGS BRANCH JCN. .......................................................... 108 NW1001.9 SPRINGS BRANCH – WIGAN SOUTH JCN. .............................................................. 109 NW1001.10 WIGAN NORTH JCN. – EUXTON JCN. ..................................................................... 109 NW1001.11 EUXTON JCN. – FARINGTON CURVE JCN. .......................................................... 110 NW1001.13 FARINGTON CURVE JCN. – PRESTON.................................................................. 113

NW1005 KIDSGROVE – CREWE...................................................................................................... 115 NW1005.1 KIDSGROVE – CREWE.................................................................................................. 115

NW2001 WEAVER JCN. LIVERPOOL LIME STREET.................................................................. 116 NW2001.1 WEAVER JCN. – RUNCORN......................................................................................... 116 NW2001.2 RUNCORN – ALLERTON JCN. ..................................................................................... 116 NW2001.3 ALLERTON JCN. – EDGE HILL..................................................................................... 117 NW2001.4 EDGE HILL – LIVERPOOL LIME STREET OR LIVERPOOL LIME STREET CLOSED .................................................................................................................................................... 117 NW2015.1 ORDSALL LANE – NEWTON LE WILLOWS............................................................... 119 NW2015.2 NEWTON LE WILLOWS – EARLESTOWN ................................................................. 119 NW1001.7 WINWICK JCN. – GOLBORNE JCN............................................................................ 120 NW2015.3 EARLESTOWN – HUYTON JCN................................................................................... 122 NW2015.4 HUYTON JCN. – EDGE HILL......................................................................................... 122

NW 2023 WIGAN NW – HUYTON JCN............................................................................................. 123 NW2023.1 SPRINGS BRANCH JCN. – ST HELENS .................................................................... 123 NW2023.2 ST HELENS – HUYTON JCN. ....................................................................................... 123 NW3001.1 CREWE – CHESTER ...................................................................................................... 123 NW3001.2 CHESTER STATION ....................................................................................................... 124 NW3001.3 LLANDUDNO JCN. – BANGOR .................................................................................... 124 NW3001.4 BANGOR – HOLYHEAD ................................................................................................. 125

NW3003 CHESTER – ACTON GRANGE JCN. .............................................................................. 126 NW3003.1 CHESTER – MICKLE TRAFFORD................................................................................ 126 NW3003.2 MICKLE TRAFFORD – HELSBY ................................................................................... 126 NW3003.4 HELSBY – ELLESMERE PORT..................................................................................... 127

NW3023 EDGELEY No. 2 – MICKLE TRAFFORD ............................................................................... 127 NW3023.1 STOCKPORT – CHESTER VIA NORTHWICH ........................................................... 127

NW4001 PRESTON RIBBLE JCN – COVE L.C. ................................................................................... 129 NW4001.1 PRESTON – LANCASTER ............................................................................................. 129 NW4001.2 MORECAMBE BRANCH................................................................................................. 129

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NW4001.3 LANCASTER – CARNFORTH ....................................................................................... 131 NW4001.4 CARNFORTH – OXENHOLME ...................................................................................... 132 NW4001.5 OXENHOLME – CARLISLE............................................................................................ 132 NW4001.6 CARLISLE STATION ....................................................................................................... 133 NW4001.7 CARLISLE – GRETNA JCN. .......................................................................................... 133

NW4001.8 GRETNA JCN. – GLASGOW CENTRAL (VIA BEATTOCK). ................................. 134 GRETNA JCN. – QUINTINSHILL .......................................................................................................... 134

NW4005 PRESTON FYLDE JCN. – BLACKPOOL NORTH ........................................................ 134 NW4005.1 PRESTON FYLDE – KIRKHAM ..................................................................................... 134 NW4005.2 KIRKHAM – BLACKPOOL NORTH ............................................................................... 135 NW4005.3 KIRKHAM – BLACKPOOL SOUTH ............................................................................... 135

NW4033 CARNFORTH NTH JCN – CARLISLE SOUTH JCN (VIA BARROW) .............................. 137 NW4033.1 CARNFORTH NORTH JCN. – CARNFORTH STATION JCN.................................. 137 NW4033.2 CARNFORTH STATION JCN. – DALTON JCN. ......................................................... 137 NW4033.3 DALTON JCN. – BARROW IN FURNESS ................................................................... 137 NW4033.4 BARROW IN FURNESS – PARK SOUTH (SINGLE LINE) ....................................... 138 NW4033.5 PARK SOUTH – CARLISLE ........................................................................................... 138 NW5001.1 CREWE – WILMSLOW ................................................................................................... 139 NW5001.2 WILMSLOW – CHEADLE HULME ................................................................................ 139 NW5001.3 CHEADLE HULME – EDGELEY JCN. NO. 1 .............................................................. 140 NW5001.4 EDGELY JCN. NO. 1 – HEATON NORRIS.................................................................. 141 NW5001.5 HEATON NORRIS – SLADE LANE JCN...................................................................... 143

NW5003 WILMSLOW – SLADE LANE JCN. (via Styal) AND MANCHESTER AIRPORT BRANCH 148

NW5003.1 WILMSLOW – HEALD GREEN SOUTH JCN.............................................................. 148 NW5003.2 HEALD GREEN SOUTH JCN. – HEALD GREEN NORTH JCN. ............................. 148 NW5003.3 HEALD GREEN NORTH JCN. – SLADE LANE JCN. ................................................ 149 NW5003.4 HEALD GREEN NORTH JCN. – HEALD GREEN WEST JCN................................. 149 NW5003.5 HEALD GREEN WEST JCN. – MANCHESTER AIRPORT....................................... 151 NW5003.6 HEALD GREEN SOUTH JCN. – HEALD GREEN WEST JCN................................. 151

NW5009 MACCLESFIELD – CHEADLE HULME........................................................................... 152 NW5009.1 MACCLESFIELD – CHEADLE HULME....................................................................... 152

NW5015.1 ASHBURYS – ARDWICK JCN....................................................................................... 152 NW5015.2 GUIDE BRIDGE – ASHBURYS ..................................................................................... 153 NW5015.3 GUIDE BRIDGE – HYDE JCN. ...................................................................................... 154 NW5015.4 HYDE JCN. – DINTING................................................................................................... 154 NW5015.5 DINTING – GLOSSOP – HADFIELD............................................................................ 154

NW5021 STALYBRIDGE – GUIDE BRIDGE..................................................................................... 156 NW6001.1 PICCADILLY – OXFORD ROAD ................................................................................... 156 NW6001.3 CASTLEFIELD JCN. – ORDSALL LANE...................................................................... 159 NW6001.4 ORDSALL LANE – Windsor Bridge South Jn .............................................................. 159 NW6001.4b Windsor Bridge South Jn and Windsor Bridge North Jn .......................................... 160 NW6001.5 SALFORD CRESCENT – BOLTON .............................................................................. 161 NW6001.6 BOLTON – LOSTOCK JCN. ........................................................................................... 161 NW6001.7 LOSTOCK JCN. – EUXTON JCN.................................................................................. 162

NW6003 CASTLEFIELD JCN. – ALLERTON JCN........................................................................ 163 NW6003.1 CASTLEFIELD JCN. – TRAFFORD PARK EAST JCN.............................................. 163 NW6003.2 TRAFFORD PARK EAST JCN. – WARRINGTON CENTRAL .................................. 163 NW6003.3 WARRINGTON CENTRAL – HUNTS CROSS STATION JCN................................. 164

NW6005 MANCHESTER VICTORIA EAST JCN. – WINDSOR BRIDGE STH JCN. ............... 166 NW6007 DEAL STREET – ORDSALL LANE ................................................................................. 167

NW6007.1 DEAL STREET – ORDSALL LANE ............................................................................... 167 NW6009.1 WINDSOR BRIDGE JCN. – CROW NEST JCN.......................................................... 168 NW6009.2 CROW NEST JCN. – WIGAN STATION JCN. ............................................................ 168

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NW6009.3 WIGAN STATION JCN. – WIGAN WALLGATE .......................................................... 168 NW6009.4 WIGAN WALLGATE – SOUTHPORT ........................................................................... 169

NW6011 BOLTON EAST JCN. – BLACKBURN BOLTON ................................................................. 170 NW6011.1 BOLTON – BROMLEY CROSS ..................................................................................... 170 NW6011.2 BROMLEY CROSS – BLACKBURN BOLTON JCN. .................................................. 170

NW6013 LOSTOCK JCN. – CROW NEST JCN ............................................................................. 171 NW6013.1 LOSTOCK JCN. – CROW NEST JCN .......................................................................... 171

NW7001 MANCHESTER VICTORIA WEST JCN. – HEBDEN BRIDGE .................................... 172 NW7001.1 MANCHESTER VICTORIA EAST JCN. – MILES PLATTING................................... 172 NW7001.2 MILES PLATTING – THORPES BRIDGE JCN. .......................................................... 172 NW7001.4 CASTLETON EAST JCN. – ROCHDALE ..................................................................... 173 NW7001.5 ROCHDALE – HALL ROYD JCN................................................................................... 174 NW 7001.6 HALL ROYD JCN – HEBDEN BRIDGE ....................................................................... 174 NW7007 FARINGTON CURVE – ORMSKIRK ............................................................................ 175 NW7007.1 FARINGTON CURVE – ORMSKIRK............................................................................. 175

NW7009 PRESTON – FARINGTON CURVE - HALL ROYD JCN. ............................................ 176 NW7009.1 FARINGTON CURVE JCN. – LOSTOCK HALL JCN. ................................................ 176 NW7009.2 LOSTOCK HALL JCN. – BLACKBURN ....................................................................... 176 NW7009.3 BLACKBURN – GANNOW JCN..................................................................................... 176 NW7009.4 GANNOW JCN. – HALL ROYD JCN. ........................................................................... 177 NW7013 DAISYFIELD JCN – HELLIFIELD................................................................................. 177 NW7013.1 DAISYFIELD JCN – HORROCKSFORD JCN ............................................................. 177 NW7013.2 HORROCKSFORD JCN - HELLIFIELD........................................................................ 177

NW7017 GANNOW – COLNE ................................................................................................................... 179 NW7019 THORPES BRIDGE – ROCHDALE (VIA OLDHAM) ..................................................... 180

NW7019.1 THORPES BRIDGE - OLDHAM..................................................................................... 180 NW7019.2 OLDHAM - SHAW ............................................................................................................... 180

NW7019.3 SHAW - ROCHDALE ....................................................................................................... 181 NW7021 MILES PLATTING - MARSDEN....................................................................................... 182 NW7021.1 MILES PLATTING - STALYBRIDGE .......................................................................... 182

NW7021.2 STALYBRIDGE - DIGGLE................................................................................................... 182 NW9001 DORE STATION JCN – NEW MILLS SOUTH JCN....................................................... 185

NW9001.1 DORE STATION JCN - NEW MILLS SOUTH JCN..................................................... 185 NW9001.3 HAZEL GROVE – EDGELEY JCN. No.1...................................................................... 186

NW9007 NEW MILLS SOUTH – ASHBURYS................................................................................. 186 NW9007.1 NEW MILLS SOUTH – MARPLE .................................................................................. 186 NW9007.2 MARPLE – MARPLE WHARF JCN. .............................................................................. 187 NW9007.3 MARPLE WHARF JCN. – ROMILEY ............................................................................ 187 NW9007.4 ASHBURYS – ROMILEY ................................................................................................ 187 NW9009 MARPLE WHARF JCN – ROSE HILL ......................................................................... 189 NW9009.1 MARPLE WHARF JCN - ROSE HILL ........................................................................... 189

NW9011 ROMILEY – HYDE JCN ............................................................................................................. 190 NW9021 BUXTON – HAZELGROVE............................................................................................ 191

NZ0001 GARGRAVE – CARLISLE SOUTH ...................................................................................... 192 NZ0001.1 GARGRAVE – SETTLE JCN.......................................................................................... 192 NZ0001.2 SETTLE JCN. – PETTERIL BRIDGE JCN. ................................................................. 193

NZ0003 SETTLE JCN. – CARNFORTH STATION JCN. ............................................................. 194 NW4001.8 GRETNA JCN. – GLASGOW CENTRAL (VIA BEATTOCK). ................................. 195

GRETNA JCN. – QUINTINSHILL .......................................................................................................... 195

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1. PURPOSE This document contains Contingency Plans (in accordance with the Network Code) for train services over the London North Western (LNW) Route and Scotland Route (WCML elements only) when normal services are disrupted due to incidents resulting in:-

• A : Total Blockage • B : Partial Blockage • C : Temporary Block Working • D : Bi-Directional Working • E : Single Line Working

2. SCOPE This document sets out, Jcn. by Jcn., the arrangements for dealing with a disruption to any part of the London North Western route. It sets out the operational requirements and the agreed minimum train paths per hour for each TOC and FOC involved in running trains on LNW. Contingency Plans are supplementary to any mandatory emergency plans required by Safety Case or Licence obligations. Where the processes to be applied in respect of a Contingency Plan are affected by any mandatory requirements involving third parties (which may include civil emergency contingency plans), then the process to be applied is to be such as shall enable those requirements to be accommodated.

2.1 Document Navigation The index is hyper-linked to the content sections in the document. Simply left click on the mouse button on the heading or subheading in the index that you wish to view and the link will take you to that section of the document.

2.2 Invoking Contingency Plans It may be beneficial to invoke contingency plans in certain situations other than those explicitly stated in this document, e.g. during severe restrictions on signalling at certain locations. In these situations, the RCM/TRC may take the decision to invoke contingency plans as the situation warrants.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES 3.1 Route Control Manager (RCM)/Train Running Controller (TRC) Network

Rail Responsibility for implementing Contingency Plans rests with the RCM/TRC in Network Rail Route Controls. If a diversionary Route is closed or blocked at the time it is needed, Network Rail RCM/TRC will decide whether it should be opened or cleared and take the necessary action to make it available for diversions. The RCM/TRC (or delegated nominees) will advise each Train Operator and other Network Rail Routes as appropriate, giving details of the contingency plan to be implemented. This will include frequency of services, any necessary thinning and the estimated period for which the contingency plan will require to operate.

3.2 RCM Birmingham (LNWICC) Responsibility for implementation of contingency plans on the LNW Route rests with either the RCM Birmingham (LNWICC) or Manchester route control centres dependent upon the location of the disruption. The RCM Birmingham (LNWICC) will provide a co-ordinating lead for the West Coast Main Line throughout. Where there is a need to make a final decision on shift on behalf of LNW Route for issues of interface between Birmingham and Manchester the RCM Birmingham will lead after full consultation with RCM Manchester. Neighbouring Network Rail Route controls will be contacted as necessary.

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3.3 Train and Freight Operating Companies It is the responsibility of all Train and Freight Operating Companies (TOC/FOCs) involved to resource any conducting, additional traction or route knowledge requirements for the strategies outlined in this document to operate. TOCs are responsible for obtaining and arranging replacement bus services.

4. ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS 4.1 TOCs/FOCs

TOC/FOC Codes and Descriptions TOC/FOC TOC/FOC

Code Description Code Description NN Northern Merseyrail

(Serco-Ned)

Merseyrail (Serco-Ned)

ATW Arriva Trains Wales SN Southern LM London Midland ScR ScotRail Railways Ltd. CRCL Chiltern Railway Company Ltd. WSMR Wrexham Shropshire Marylebone

Railways DRS Direct Rail Services FGWL First Great Western Link *EWS English, Welsh & Scottish Railway LUL London Underground Limited FL Freightliner Ltd TPE Trans Pennine Express FLHH Freightliner Heavy

Haul XC Cross Country

FREIGHT All Freight Services ADV Advenza Rail GBRf GB RailFreight FLF Fast Line Freight NXEC National Express East Coast EMT East Midland Trains LOR0L London Overground WCR West Coast Railways VT Virgin Trains * NOTE: EWS also holds a passenger operator’s licence in respect of Charter Train operation.

4.2 Other BI-DI Bi-directional working CPs Contingency Plans BPM Business Process Manual CSDC Customer Service Delivery Centre RCM Route Control Manager EBW Euston-Birmingham-Wolverhampton ECML East Coast Mainline ECS Empty Coaching Stock GBTT Great Britain Timetable HST High Speed Trains JCN Junction LNW London North Western N/A Not Applicable NR Network Rail SLW Single Line Working SSO Special Stop Order TRC Train Running Controller TBW Temporary Block Working TDM Time Division Multiplex TPH Trains per Hour WCML West Coast Mainline WTT Working Time Table

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5. PRINCIPLES 5.1 LNW route

The LNW is listed in main sections of Route that follow the order set out in the Sectional Appendix, using the same numbering convention, and are further broken down into a number of shorter sections, the boundaries of which have been generally determined by the locations of Jcns. and crossovers.

5.2 The Network Code and the Railway Operational Code The Network Code covers a number of arrangements within the industry. A part is the Railway Operational Code (ROC) one section of which relates to Control Arrangements including Contingency Plans. Contingency Plans are to be prepared and implemented taking account of the objective of the ROC which is to sustain, and where necessary restore expeditiously, the operation of Services in accordance with the Working Timetable and in a manner consistent with the ORR ROC Criteria, having regard to: (a) the needs of passengers and freight customers; (b) the interests of safety and security; and (c) the efficient and economical operation of the Network and of trains operating on it, The following paragraphs extracted from the ORR ROC Criteria concern the pursuit of this objective particularly in respect of contingency plans: “3. The reasonable interests of safety and security must take priority. 4. In considering the needs of passengers and freight customers, the primary objective should be to improve performance against the overall public performance measure (PPM) for franchised passenger operators and to reduce the total number of minutes delay and cancellations to trains operated on the network by other operators. 5. In pursuing the objective in paragraph 3 above: (a) disproportionate delay or inconvenience to passengers or freight traffic should be avoided; (b) the specific needs of longer distance passenger and freight trains should be recognised (in particular, the risk of excessive delay to either passengers, including those making connections onto other trains, or freight movements, and for their potential to spread delay across the network); (c) account should be taken of the need to avoid transferring disproportionate delay onto or off the netword at the interfaces with other connected networks; and (d) account should be taken of specific local needs consistent with pursuit of that objective. 6. In considering the efficient and economical operation of the network and of trains operating on it, the primary objective should be efficiency of operation at the whole-industry level”.

5.3 Holding of Trains at Stations In the event of a line blockage every effort should be made to hold passenger trains at a passenger station. This is to apply even where the blockage is such that the train could have run further awaiting the blockage being given up. The only exception to this would be where holding a train in a station would preclude the passage of a train, which would not have been held up by the blockage. It is recognised that in some cases this may result in an overreaction when a blockage is cleared quickly but should the blockage be prolonged it will be possible to deal with the passengers more easily than where they are held at a signal remote from a station. Cognisance must be taken by all Train Operating Companies with regards to stopping of trains at platforms where not all vehicles can be accommodated.

5.4 Route Availability Route availability over diversionary routes permits the passage of the services shown but if other than the booked coaching stock is used, please refer to the relevant Sectional Appendix.

5.5 Route Restrictions Route restrictions apply to:

• Containers over 8’0’’ in height on Intermodal wagons;

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• Traffic outside the standard loading gauge such as Swapbodies on Intermodal wagons to SB1-C gauge or other specialised wagons to W9 gauge or above.

• Heavy axle weight vehicles having a Route Availability Index in excess of the Route Availability published in the sectional appendix for a given route.

Drivers of diverted services must be in possession of the relevant NR3973 forms giving authority for movement over the routes concerned. Every effort must be made to accommodate such trains, subject to the restrictions in force. Authority may need to be sought to permit temporary dispensation over restricted routes.

5.6 Multiple Tracks On multiple track sections, it is accepted that trains normally traversing fast lines would be diverted to slow lines and v.v. as necessary, whilst as a consequence of thinning services; additional stops would be agreed by arrangement.

5.7 Temporary Block Working (TBW) The number of trains per hour (tph) which can be passed during TBW varies according to the location and length of section affected by TBW, staff available and the type of trains involved. The following Table 1 is a guide. In the event of split sections the tph should be assessed for each section and the lowest number used to plan the service.

Table 1 – TBW Guide **See guidance note below

TBW Distance (miles) Capacity per line (Trains Per Hour)

2 3-4 3 3-4 4 3

5-6 3 7-8 3

9-12 2 When TBW is likely to be in operation for an extended period, the RCM/TRC will investigate, in consultation with all parties, the possibility of arranging for the servicing of intermediate freight locations. In addition, where practicable, the RCM/TRC will investigate altering the pattern of TBW to accommodate the aspirations of all operators. NOTE: Cognisance must be taken of the time required to set up temporary block working operations prior to taking the decision to implement it in response to a particular disruption. ** Guidance note For a period of 60 minutes from the start of an incident cognisance must be taken to the amount of trains in the immediate vicinity and terminating services in rear as required as per a multi-track blockage scenario. Any ECS movements or freight services booked to leave depots, yards or sidings within the 1st 60 minutes following the start of an incident must not be permitted to depart

5.8 Single Line Working (SLW) The number of trains per hour which can be passed over SLW, without risk of escalating delays, varies according to the length of single line involved and whether and where facing crossovers are available. In some cases where obvious diversionary routes can be used without excessive delay, it may be more practical to run over the open single line in “right direction only” and divert trains booked over the blocked line, rather than institute SLW. The SLW capacity in this document incorporates such factors, but should not preclude other measures being taken to increase line capacity (e.g. split section). The following Table 2 SLW Guide may be of assistance in the process.

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Table 2 – SLW Guide **See guidance note below

SLW Distance (miles) SLW Capacity (trains per hour)

Notes

0-2 3 If facing crossovers are available. 3-8 2 If facing crossovers are available. 0-5 2 If trailing crossovers are available. 6+ 2 If trailing crossovers are available. 8+ 2 If facing crossovers are available.

Multiple units will negotiate SLW in less time than heavy or lengthy freight trains This is particularly apparent when setting back over trailing crossovers and should be taken into account whenever single line working is being considered. Where possible, every effort must be made to couple trains together to utilise paths, bearing in mind available platform lengths. NOTE: Where the 4-track section of the WCML is already operating as a 2-track railway, every effort must be made to divert freight traffic via alternative routes to release paths for passenger services. FOCs have agreed to avoid despatching trains during peak hours as much as possible. Where this has been achieved, the RCM must ensure that freight traffic is moved outside peak hours. NOTE: Cognisance must be taken of the time required to set up single line working operations prior to taking the decision to implement it in response to a particular disruption. ** Guidance note For a period of 60 minutes from the start of an incident cognisance must be taken to the amount of trains in the immediate vicinity and terminating services in rear as required as per a multi-track blockage scenario. Any ECS movements or freight services booked to leave depots, yards or sidings within the 1st 60 minutes following the start of an incident must not be permitted to depart

5.9 Contingency Plans These Contingency Plans (CPs) can only be fully implemented once any trapped services have been removed from the affected section/area. They are, in essence, a “Day 1 Plan”. In certain circumstances disruption may continue into a second day, which results in a need to continue to amend the train plan. In such an event, train plan alterations relevant to TOCs will be undertaken in accordance with Schedule 8 Business Process Manual (BPM), Procedure 1, which details how the alterations are agreed and how train schedules are amended. Train plan alterations relevant to FOCs should only be undertaken after joint agreement between the Network Rail Route Control and the FOC Control concerned. This will take the form of setting priorities for services to run over the affected section where possible, for diversion where feasible, and delaying and cancellation where necessary. This will take into account gauging, and traction/route knowledge restrictions, and co-operation with Network Rail and other affected Operators to minimise the impact of the incident to industry wide service delivery. **Network Rail should hold a telephone conference within the first 60 minutes of an incident occurring, which should include all parties including operators. Once the disruptive event has been restored, normal working will be available to the TOCs and FOCs. Resumption of a normal timetable will be agreed between Network Rail and the TOCs and FOCs as per the Approved Code of Practice: Contingency Planning for Train Service Recovery.

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5.10 Light Engines/Empty Coaching Stock No additional diverted light engines, empty coaching stock trains or vstp moves will normally be accepted over diversionary routes or during single line working when any of these plans have to be implemented, except to assist in clearance of the line or the evacuation of passengers following a mishap. Where TOC/FOCs require light engines & empty coaching stock to run, they should endeavour to have them coupled to trains that are being diverted, or being passed over single line working.

5.11 Service Allocation When restricted working is operative (TBW, SLW or 4 track section down to 2 track etc), consideration must be given to reducing the train service level in line with booked services to match the capacity of the line(s) available. TOC/FOC service requirements vary according to the time and the day in question, and in order to best meet their requirements “deals on the day/night” between Operators for the paths available are likely to be submitted for agreement with Network Rail Control. Consideration will be given to Engineering trains as part of the overall plan. Equally Network Rail Control will liaise with TOC/FOCs to offer paths for those times when line capacity is not already fully utilised. Where reference to the “Peak” is made, this is generally accepted as being between the hours of 0700 - 1000 and 1600 - 1900 SX for TOCs, whilst that of FOCs is regarded as being at night. The requirements of the Service Recovery Code of Practice will be applied where appropriate and Network Rail will maintain the necessary record.

5.12 Engineering Possessions In implementing contingency plans, cognisance must be taken of the implications of any deferred possessions, in consultation with the relevant Network Rail Area General Manager/Infrastructure Maintenance Delivery Manager/Track Engineer representative.

5.13 Revision The contents of this document have been mutually AGREED by appropriate representatives of LNW and the Operators listed in Table 4.1 (TOC/FOC Codes And Descriptions) for joint implementation from the date of issue. This document will normally be reviewed before each major timetable change. Other reviews may be undertaken and amendments made, as necessary. Reviews will take account of:

• Timetable changes; • Contingency arrangements on other routes to ensure consistency • Changes to infrastructure; • Feedback from operators; and • Significant Performance Incident Reviews (“1,000 minute reports”)

This is a Controlled document. All requests for amendments should be made to the LNW Current Operations Manager. After agreement and written confirmation, the Network Rail Control team will update and re-issue the document.

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6.

7. CONTINGENCY PLANS

MD101 EUSTON – MADELEY MD101.1 EUSTON – CAMDEN JCN 1½ Miles. A – TOTAL BLOCKAGE Services will Terminate on the Up at Milton Keynes (VT) Watford or Harrow and Wealdstone, shunt as required to Wembley Carriage Sidings and restart on the Down from Harrow & Wealdstone (LM Services), Watford Jcn (LM and Virgin Services) or. The station at Harroe and Wealdstone does not lend itself to all services starting at that point. WEMBLEY CARRIAGE SIDINGS NORTH SIGNALBOX to be open at all times.

Arrangements LM xx04 Tring Service to be Cancelled.

xx13 Northampton service to start at Watford Jcn at xx25. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx11. xx24 Milton Keynes service to start at Watford Jcn at xx41. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx30. Is ALL Stations. xx34 Tring services to start at Harrow & Wealdstone at xx47. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx54. To shunt to Relief Lines. xx46 Crewe service to start at Harrow & Wealdstone at xx54. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx36. Xx54 Birmingham service to start at Harrow & Wealdstone at xx05. Inwards service arrives and termintes at xx03. To shunt to relief lines.

ScR Services to terminate at Watford Jcn. ECS to Wembley CS direct. Northbound service to start from Watford Jcn. VT Operate the following service based on 3 (4Peak) trains terminating at Harrow & Wealdstone.

xx00 Manchester, service to start from Watford Jcn at xx00. Inwards service arrives and terminates at Harrow & Weadlstone at xx47. ECS to Wembley, return dearts ECS to Watford Jcn at xx30. xx03 Birmingham is Cancelled. xx07 Liverpool, service to start from Milton Keynes at xx35. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx22.. xx10 Chester/North Wales, run from and to Crewe only. Except. 1R13 04.50 HYD – ETN runs to Harrow & Wealdstone arr 08.39, shunts to Wembley, then ECS to form 1D84 10.10 ETN – CHR starting from Watford Jcn at 10.10. 1R24 05.53 HYD – ETN runs to Harrow & Wealdstone arr 09.34, shunts to Wembley, then ECS to form 1D85 11.10 ETN – CHR starting from Watford Jcn at 11.10. 1A43 14.35 CHR – ETN runs to Harrow & Wealdstone arr 16.34, shunts to Wembley, then ECS to form 1D92 18.10 ETN – HYD starting from Watford Jcn at 18.10. 1A48 13.58 HYD – ETN runs to Harrow & Wealdstone arr 17.31, shunts to Wembley, then ECS to form 1D93 19.10 ETN – HYD starting from Watford Jcn at 19.10. All the above should be formed 10 Car Class 221 Units. xx20 Manchester is Cancelled. xx23 Wolverhampton, is Cancelled. Unit to be used to operate Rugby – Wolverhampton Shuttle. xx30 North West/Scotland service to start from Watford Jcn at xx22. Inwards service arrives and terminates at Harrow & Wealdstone at xx20. ECS to Wembley, return ECS to Watford Jcn at xx52. CALLS additionally at Crewe and Rugby in both directions, and Stafford also in the Down direction. xx40 Manchester service to start from Watford Jcn at xx37. Inwards service arrives and terminates at Harrow & Wealdstone at xx08. ECS to Wembley, return ECS to Watford Jcn at xx07. CALLS Milton Keynes, Rugby and Stafford in both directions. Xx43 Birmingham, is cancelled.

FREIGHT No schedualled freight services affected.

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MD101.2 CAMDEN JCN. – WILLESDEN WEST LONDON JCN. (15 mph) - WILLESDEN NORTH JCN. (15 mph) 3½ Miles

A – TOTAL BLOCKAGE Services will Terminate on the Up at Milton Keynes (VT) Watford or Harrow and Wealdstone, shunt as required to Wembley Carriage Sidings and restart on the Down from Harrow & Wealdstone (LM Services), Watford Jcn (LM and Virgin Services) or. The station at Harroe and Wealdstone does not lend itself to all services starting at that point. WEMBLEY CARRIAGE SIDINGS NORTH SIGNALBOX to be open at all times.





FREIGHT No schedualled freight services affected.

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MD101.3 WILLESDEN WEST LONDON JCN. (15 mph) –NORTH WEMBLEY JCN. (50 mph) 3 ½ Miles A – TOTAL BLOCKAGE (If North Wembley Jcn Available and acces to Wembley CS available) Services will Terminate on the Up at Milton Keynes (VT) Watford or Harrow and Wealdstone, shunt as required to Wembley Carriage Sidings and restart on the Down from Harrow & Wealdstone (LM Services), Watford Jcn (LM and Virgin Services) or. The station at Harroe and Wealdstone does not lend itself to all services starting at that point. WEMBLEY CARRIAGE SIDINGS NORTH SIGNALBOX to be open at all times.





Sthrn Services to start/terminate at Kensington Olympia or Clapham Jcn FREIGHT No schedualled freight services affected. A – TOTAL BLOCKAGE (No Access between North Wembley Jcn and Wembley CS).


xx13 Northampton service to start at Watford Jcn at xx25. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx11. xx24 Milton Keynes service to start at Watford Jcn at xx41. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx30. Is ALL Stations. xx34 Tring services to start at Watford Jcn at xx56. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx45. xx46 Crewe service to start at Tring at xx10. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx20. Xx54 Birmingham service to start at Tring at xx27. Inwards service arrives and termintes at xx42.

ScR Services to terminate at aggred location in West Midlands or at Crewe. If sufficient time available to make suitable arrangements the services may divert via the East Coast Route.

VT xx00 Manchester, service to start from Watford Jcn at xx00. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx27. xx03 Birmingham is Cancelled. xx07 Liverpool, service to start from Watford Jcn at xx05. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx49.. xx10 Chester/North Wales, run from and to Crewe only. Except. 1R13 04.50 HYD – ETN runs to Watford Jcn arr 08.25, returns as 1D83 08.10 ETN – HYD starting from Watford Jcn at 08.45. 1R24 05.53 HYD – ETN runs to Watford Jcn arr 09.26, returns as 1D84 09.10 ETN – CHR starting from Watford Jcn at 09.45. 1A48 13.58 HYD – ETN runs to Watford Jcn arr 17.24, returns as 1D92 17.10 ETN – HYD starting from Watford Jcn at 17.45. 1A53 16.35 CHR – ETN runs to Watford Jcn arr 18.21, returns as 1D93 18.10 ETN – HYD starting from Watford Jcn at 18.45. All the above should be formed 10 Car Class 221 Units. xx20 Manchester is Cancelled. xx23 Wolverhampton, is Cancelled. Unit to be used to operate Rugby – Wolverhampton Shuttle. xx30 North West/Scotland service to start from Watford Jcn at xx20. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx 59.. xx40 Manchester service to start from Watford Jcn at xx35. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx12.. Xx43 Birmingham, is cancelled.

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Sthrn Services to start/terminate at Kensington Olympia or Clapham Jcn FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY. To be diverted via alternate routes subject to Traffic and Traincrew constrains.

MD101.4 NORTH WEMBLEY JCN. (50 mph) – WATFORD SOUTH JCN. (15-50 mph) 8 Miles (Junction available) A – TOTAL BLOCKAGE .


xx13 Northampton service to start at Watford Jcn at xx25. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx11. xx24 Milton Keynes service to start at Watford Jcn at xx41. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx30. Is ALL Stations. xx34 Tring services to start at Watford Jcn at xx56. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx45. xx46 Crewe service to start at Tring at xx10. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx20. Xx54 Birmingham service to start at Tring at xx27. Inwards service arrives and termintes at xx42.

ScR Services to terminate at aggred location in West Midlands or at Crewe. If sufficient time available to make suitable arrangements the services may divert via the East Coast Route.

VT xx00 Manchester, service to start from Watford Jcn at xx00. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx27. xx03 Birmingham is Cancelled. xx07 Liverpool, service to start from Watford Jcn at xx05. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx49.. xx10 Chester/North Wales, run from and to Crewe only. Except. 1R13 04.50 HYD – ETN runs to Watford Jcn arr 08.25, returns as 1D83 08.10 ETN – HYD starting from Watford Jcn at 08.45. 1R24 05.53 HYD – ETN runs to Watford Jcn arr 09.26, returns as 1D84 09.10 ETN – CHR starting from Watford Jcn at 09.45. 1A48 13.58 HYD – ETN runs to Watford Jcn arr 17.24, returns as 1D92 17.10 ETN – HYD starting from Watford Jcn at 17.45. 1A53 16.35 CHR – ETN runs to Watford Jcn arr 18.21, returns as 1D93 18.10 ETN – HYD starting from Watford Jcn at 18.45. All the above should be formed 10 Car Class 221 Units. xx20 Manchester is Cancelled. xx23 Wolverhampton, is Cancelled. Unit to be used to operate Rugby – Wolverhampton Shuttle. xx30 North West/Scotland service to start from Watford Jcn at xx20. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx 59.. xx40 Manchester service to start from Watford Jcn at xx35. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx12.. Xx43 Birmingham, is cancelled.

Sthrn Services to start/terminate at Kensington Olympia or Clapham Jcn FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY. To be diverted via alternate routes subject to Traffic and Traincrew constrains.

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MD101.5. WATFORD STATION A – TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM xx04 Tring Service to operate to/from Harrow & Wealdstone via AC lines if Unit available..

xx13 Northampton service to start at Tring at xx33. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx02. xx24 Milton Keynes service to start at Tring at xx00. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx34. This service may be able to operate further South if Circumstances permit. I.E Hemel Hempstead can be reached, dept xx48, arrives xx19.. xx34 Tring services to operate to/from Harrow & Wealdstone via AC lines if Unit available.. xx46 Crewe service to start at TNorthampton at xx16.(Booked time) Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx42. Xx54 Birmingham service to start at Tring at xx27. Inwards service arrives and termintes at xx42.

ScR To terminate/restart at Crewe. If sufficient time available may divert via Easy Coast Route. VT xx00 Manchester, service to start from Milton Keynes at xx25. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx10.

xx03 Birmingham is Cancelled. xx07 Liverpool, service to start from Milton Keynes at xx20. Inwards service arrives and terminates from PRESTON at xx43.. xx10 Chester/North Wales, run from and to Crewe only. Except. 1R13 04.50 HYD – ETN runs to Milton Keynes arr 08.07, returns as 1D82 ETN – BGR starting from Milton Keynes at 08.30. 1R24 05.53 HYD – ETN runs to Milton Keynes arr 09.07, returns as 1D83 ETN – HYD starting from Milton Keynes at 09.30. 1A53 16.35 CHR – ETN runs to Milton Keynes arr 18.01, returns as 1D92 ETN – HYD starting from Milton Keynes at 18.10. 1A58 17.35 CHR – ETN runs to Milton Keynes arr 19.01, returns as 1D93 ETN – HYD statting from Milton Keynes at 19.10. All the above should be formed 10 Car Class 221 Units. xx20 Manchester is Cancelled. Except at peak hours, to be an Additional service. xx23 Wolverhampton, is Cancelled. Unit to be used to operate Rugby – Wolverhampton Shuttle. xx30 North West/Scotland service to start from Milton Keynes at xx47. Inwards service arrives and terminates from LIVERPOOL at xx 32.. xx40 Manchester service to start from Milton Keynes at xx05. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx50.. Xx43 Birmingham, is cancelled.

Sthrn Services to start/terminate at Kensington Olympia or Clapham Jcn FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY MD101.6 WATFORD NORTH JCN. – BOURNE END JCN 7 Miles. A – TOTAL BLOCKAGE .

Arrangements LM xx04 Tring Service to run between Euston and Watford Jcn (xx24), return Ex Watford Jcn at xx18.

xx13 Northampton service to start at Tring at xx33. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx02. xx24 Milton Keynes service to be Cancelled. xx34 Tring services to run between Euston and Watford Jcn (xx54) return Ex Watford at xx46.. xx46 Crewe service to start at Tring at xx10. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx20. xx54 Birmingham service to start at Tring at xx27. Inwards service arrives and termintes at xx42.

ScR Services to terminate at agreed location in West Midlands or at Crewe. If sufficient time available to make suitable arrangements the services may divert via the East Coast Route.

VT xx00 Manchester, service to start from Milton Keynes at xx25. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx10. xx03 Birmingham is Cancelled. xx07 Liverpool, service to start from Milton Keynes at xx20. Inwards service arrives and terminates from PRESTON at xx43.. xx10 Chester/North Wales, run from and to Crewe only. Except. 1R13 04.50 HYD – ETN runs to Milton Keynes arr 08.07, returns as 1D82 ETN – BGR starting from Milton Keynes at 08.30. 1R24 05.53 HYD – ETN runs to Milton Keynes arr 09.07, returns as 1D83 ETN – HYD starting from Milton Keynes at 09.30. 1A53 16.35 CHR – ETN runs to Milton Keynes arr 18.01, returns as 1D92 ETN – HYD starting from Milton Keynes at 18.10. 1A58 17.35 CHR – ETN runs to Milton Keynes arr 19.01, returns as 1D93 ETN – HYD statting from Milton Keynes at 19.10. All the above should be formed 10 Car Class 221 Units. xx20 Manchester is Cancelled. Except at peak hours, to be an Additional service. xx23 Wolverhampton, is Cancelled. Unit to be used to operate Rugby – Wolverhampton Shuttle. xx30 North West/Scotland service to start from Milton Keynes at xx47. Inwards service arrives and terminates from LIVERPOOL at xx 32.. xx40 Manchester service to start from Milton Keynes at xx05. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx50.. Xx43 Birmingham, is cancelled.

Sthrn Services to start/terminate at Watford Jcn FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY. To be diverted via alternate routes subject to Traffic and Traincrew constrains.

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MD101.7 BOURNE END JCN. – TRING NORTH JCN 7¼ Miles. A – TOTAL BLOCKAGE .

Arrangements LM xx04 Tring Service to run between Euston and Watford Jcn (xx24), return Ex Watford Jcn at xx18.

xx13 Northampton service to start at Tring at xx33. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx02. xx24 Milton Keynes service to be Cancelled. xx34 Tring services to run between Euston and Watford Jcn (xx54) return Ex Watford at xx46.. xx46 Crewe service to start at Milton Keynes at xx25. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx04. xx54 Birmingham service to start at Milton Keynes at xx49. Inwards service arrives and termintes at xx20.



Sthrn Services to start/terminate at Watford Jcn FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY. To be diverted via alternate routes subject to Traffic and Traincrew constrains. MD101.8 TRING NORTH JCN. – LEDBURN JCN 6½ Miles. A – TOTAL BLOCKAGE .

Arrangements LM xx04 Tring Service to run as booked.

xx13 Northampton service to start at Milton Keynes at xx55. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx40. xx24 Milton Keynes service to be Cancelled. xx34 Tring services to run as booked. xx46 Crewe service to start at Northampton at xx25. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx42. xx54 Birmingham service to start at Milton Keynes at xx49. Inwards service arrives and termintes at xx20.




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MD101.9 LEDBURN JCN. – BLETCHLEY SOUTH JCN 8½. A – TOTAL BLOCKAGE .






MD101.10 BLETCHLEY SOUTH JCN. – HANSLOPE JCN 10 Miles (SOUTH OF MILTON KEYNES). A – TOTAL BLOCKAGE .






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MD101.11 MILTON KEYNES Station Access from the North. Normal operation to Bletchley. A – TOTAL BLOCKAGE .


xx13 Northampton service to start at Milton Keynes at xx55. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx40. xx24 Milton Keynes service to run to Bletchley in normal timings.. xx34 Tring services to run as booked. xx46 Crewe service to start at Northampton at xx25. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx42. xx54 Birmingham service to start at Milton Keynes at xx49. Inwards service arrives and termintes at xx20.


VT xx00 Manchester, service to start from Milton Keynes at xx25. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx10. xx03 Birmingham is Cancelled. xx07 Liverpool, service to start from Milton Keynes at xx20. Inwards service arrives and terminates from PRESTON at xx43.. xx10 Chester/North Wales, run from and to Crewe only. Except. 1R13 04.50 HYD – ETN runs to Milton Keynes arr 08.07, returns as 1D82 ETN – BGR starting from Milton Keynes at 08.30. 1R24 05.53 HYD – ETN runs to Milton Keynes arr 09.07, returns as 1D83 ETN – HYD starting from Milton Keynes at 09.30. 1A53 16.35 CHR – ETN runs to Milton Keynes arr 18.01, returns as 1D92 ETN – HYD starting from Milton Keynes at 18.10. 1A58 17.35 CHR – ETN runs to Milton Keynes arr 19.01, returns as 1D93 ETN – HYD statting from Milton Keynes at 19.10. All the above should be formed 10 Car Class 221 Units. xx20 Manchester is Cancelled. Except at peak hours, to be an Additional service. xx23 Wolverhampton, is Cancelled. Unit to be used to operate Rugby – Wolverhampton Shuttle. xx30 North West/Scotland service to start from Milton Keynes at xx47. Inwards service arrives and terminates from LIVERPOOL at xx 32.. xx40 Manchester service to start from Milton Keynes at xx05. Inwards service arrives and terminates at xx50.. Xx43 Birmingham, is cancelled. Standby Unit to be provided at Rugby/Northampton or Milton Keynes if possible with Traincrew.

Sthrn Services to start/terminate at Watford Jcn FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY. To be diverted via alternate routes subject to Traffic and Traincrew constrains. MD101.12 HANSLOPE JCN. – BLISWORTH 6½ Miles , BLISWORTH – KILSBY 15¾ Miles, KILSBY – RUGBY 3 ¾ Miles A – TOTAL BLOCKAGE .

Arrangements LM xx13 Northampton service to run as booked..

xx46 Crewe service to run as booked.. xx54 Birmingham service to run as booked, but not to stop at Long Buckby in both directions. xx56 Northampton – Birmingham and return xx34 Birmingham – Northampton services to run as booked..

ScR Services to divert via Northampton VT xx00 Manchester, service run as booked.

xx03 Birmingham is Cancelled. xx07 Liverpool, service to start from Rugby at xxxx. Inwards service to terminate at Rugby at xxxx.. xx10 Chester/North Wales, run from and to Crewe only. Except. 1R13 04.50 HYD – ETN runs to Euston . Returns as 1D82 ETN – BGR . 1R24 05.53 HYD – ETN runs to Euston, Returns as 1D83 ETN – HYD. 1A48 13.58 HYD – ETN runs to Euston, Returns as 1D92 ETN – HYD. 1A53 16.35 CHR – ETN runs to Euston, Returns as 1D93 ETN – HYD.. All the above should be formed 10 Car Class 221 Units. xx20 Manchester service to run as booked. xx23 Wolverhampton service to run as booked. xx30 North West/Scotland service to run as booked except the hours when the above additional North Wales services are shown, at these times to start at Crewe.. xx40 Manchester service to run as booked. xx43 Birmingham, service to run as booked. .

Sthrn Not affected FREIGHT To run via Northampton, may need to be flighted to ensure minimal delays to other service..

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD105 HANSLOPE JCN. – RUGBY (via Northampton) MD105.1 HANSLOPE JCN. – NORTHAMPTON 9 Miles A – TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM xx13 Northampton service to terminate at Milton Keynes at xx54. Return srrvice to start at xx41..

xx46 Crewe service to terminate at Milton Keynes at xx24. Returning at xx05 from Milton Keynes. Service to restart from Northampton in booked timings at xx25. Inwards service terminating at booked time at xx42.. xx54 Birmingham service to terminate at Milton Keynes at xx49. Returning at x21 from Milton Keynes. Service to restart from Northampton in booked timings of xx17. Inwards service terminates at xx54. xx56 Northampton – Birmingham and return xx34 Birmingham – Northampton services to run as booked..

ScR To run as booked via Weedon VT Services to run as booked as booked; except,.

1R03 06.20 SX Rugby – Euston to run via Weedon and operate approx 15mins early throughout. 1B46 22.45 SX Wolverhampton – Euston to run via Weedon, departing Rugby R/T and set down only as required at Milton Keynes and Watford Jn. Will run approx 15mins early. .

FREIGHT To run via Weedon, will need to be flighted to ensure minimal delays to other service..

MD105.2 MILL LANE JCN. – ALTHORP PARK GROUND FRAME 4 ¾ Miiles, ALTHORP PARK GROUND FRAME – DAVENTRY 8 Miles, DAVENTRY – HILLMORTON 3 ½ Miles

A – TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM xx13 Northampton service to terminate at Milton Keynes at xx54. Return srrvice to start at xx41..

xx46 Crewe service to terminate at Northampton at xx40. Returning at xx 50 from Northampton.. Service to restart from Rugby in booked timings at xx04. Inwards service terminating at Rugby at booked time xx17.. xx54 Birmingham service to terminate at Milton Keynes at xx49. Returning at x21 from Milton Keynes. Service to restart from Rugby in booked timings of xx39. Inwards service terminates at Rugby at xx32. xx56 Northampton – Birmingham service to run from/to Rugby or to be Cancelled. NOTE If no Access is available to Kings Heath Depot, this may reduce the number of Units available and a Conference should be held to determine how many Units are available and service priorties.

ScR Services to run via Weedon as booked., VT Services to run as booked as booked; except,.

1R03 06.20 SX Rugby – Euston to run via Weedon and operate approx 15mins early throughout. 1B46 22.45 SX Wolverhampton – Euston to run via Weedon, departing Rugby R/T and set down only as required at Milton Keynes and Watford Jn. Will run approx 15mins early. ALSO. xx43 Euston – Birmingham service to be issued with SSO for Rugby. xx30 Birmingham – Euston service to be issued with SSO for Rugby. This is to give Northampton – West Midlands customers a services, as both VT services are booked to call at Milton Keynes. .

Sthrn Not affected FREIGHT To run via Northampton, will need to be flighted to ensure minimal delays to other service..

MD101.13 RUGBY STATION Area Blocked. No access ALL routes.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


A – TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM xx46 Crewe service be Cancelled to/from Euston.

To restart at Nuneaton at xx17. Inwards service terminating at xx01.. xx54 Birmingham service to be Cancelled to/from Euston. To restart at Coventery at xx50 and as normal to Birmingham. The inwards service xxxx from Birmingham to terminate at Coventry at xx50. Unit to be Shunted to Sidings. xx56 Northampton – Birmingham and return xx34 Birmingham – Northampton services to be Cancelled except at peak times then to operate as booked to/from Coventry.. Additional Driver required at Coventry.

ScR Services to divert via East Coast if sufficient time for arrangements to be made. Otherwise to terminate/restart at Crewe. VT Sevices to operate as follows.

xx00 Manchester, to start from Coventry at xxxx. Inwards service having terminated at Coventry at xxxx.. xx03 Birmingham is Cancelled. xx07 Liverpool, service to start from Stafford at xxxx. Inwards service to terminate at Staffford at xxxx. May run to/from Nuneaton if customer demand or congestion occurs. . xx10 Chester/North Wales, run from and to Crewe only. xx20 Manchester service to start from Birmingham International. Inwards services having terminated at International at xxxx. xx23 Wolverhampton service is Cancelled. xx30 North West/Scotland service to start from Birmingham International. Inwards service having terminated at International at xxxx... xx40 Manchester service to TBC.. xx43 Birmingham, service is Cancelled. Note all services divert to from Stafford via Grand Jcn route. Calling patterns to be confirmed.

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY. To be diverted via alternate routes subject to Traffic and Traincrew constrains.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD101.1 -13 EUSTON TO SOUTH OF RUGBY B – PARTIAL BLOCKAGE

South of Rugby 3 plans will be issued for partial blockages (2 tracks vice 4 tracks). Plan A - Up AM peak – no disruption on the open 2 lines Plan B - Down PM peak – no disruption to the open 2 lines Plan C - “Off-peak / Disrupted 2 lines / contra-peak” standard hour TT – if Plan C is required for a peak period due to disruption to the open 2 lines the freight service paths will be replaced by additional passenger services as capacity allows. In the event of disruption to the open 2 lines that requires further reduction in capacity this will be agreed by the TRC with the affected train companies. Furthermore should additional paths become available that allow further train paths to be offered then again this will be agreed by the TRC with the relevant train companies. The agreed plans have been worked to offer the best capacity for reduced infrastructure, however the TRC needs to be aware of passenger handling and overcrowding issues and may be required to consider additional services should the need arise. In the event of this the Route Control needs to be advised of the applicable issue and the TRC will liaise with the relevant train companies to assist. Any train that has been reported with technical or performance issues and that could pose a risk to the viability of a specific plan must NOT be permitted to enter the affected area. At locations where freight crew changes apply, then the TRC must ensure suitable arrangements are made to ensure trains that require crew changes do not affect the viability of a specific plan. The preferences for train services to be operated, over and above the base plans, for south of Rugby are as follows: Virgin Trains Preference 1 – Scottish services Preference 2 – Liverpool services Preference 3 – Holyhead / Chester services London Midland Preference 1 – Tring service Preference 2 – Crewe service The “freight-free” periods for AM and PM peak direction passenger flows will be as follows: AM Peak - Up Direction only - 0700-1030 hours inclusive PM Peak - Down Direction only - 1600-1930 hours inclusive

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


Plan A Up AM Peak Bourne End – Watford (indicative block)

Bourne End Time

Headcode Train Stops Watford Jtn. Time

Comments

0603 2B02 LM ALL 0617 0614 1M11 Scotrail 0623 0620 2W51 LM HH/WJ 0629 0627 1W76 LM WJ 0633 0631 2W20 LM ALL 0644 0637 1R00 (W) VT WJ 0644

(0649)

0650 2W53 LM HH/WJ 0659 0653 (0655)

1R01 (W) VT 0657 (0704)

0659 1W78 LM WJ 0705 (0709)

0703 2W04 LM ALL 0716 Strengthen if poss. 0706 1R02

(MP) VT 0710

(0721)

0709 1R03 (RY)

VT 0713 CAPE – NOT TO RUN May run ECS prior to 0700 hrs-follow 1R00

0715 1R04 (W) VT 0719 (0726)

0720 1W80 LM 0725 CAPE 0720 2W93 LM HH/WJ 0730 Strengthen if poss. 0724 1M16 Scotrail 0729

(0735)

0728 (0729)

1R05 (L) VT 0732 (0740)

0729 2O17 Southern HH/WJ 0738 CAPE 0731 (0734)

1R06 (W) VT WJ 0737 (0745)

Strengthen if poss.

0733 (0738)

2W24 LM ALL 0746 (0751)

Strengthen if poss.

0738 1R07 (P) VT 0742 CAPE – Term MKC.

0743 2W55 LM WJ 0751 (0755)

NOT TO CALL WJ

0744 (0746)

1W82 LM 0749 (0759)

Strengthen if poss.

0748 (0750)

1R08 (MP)

VT 0752 (0803)

0752 1W84 LM 0757 Strengthen if poss.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


(0754) (0807) 0755 (0758)

1R09 (W) VT 0800 (0811)

0759 2W57 LM HH/WJ 0809 CAPE 0800 (0802)

1R10 (MP)

VT 0804 (0815)

0803 1R11 (L) VT 0807 CAPE – Term MKC

0806 (0807)

2W26 LM ALL 0819 (0820)

Strengthen if poss.

0811 1R12 (W) VT 0815 (0824)

0814 (0820)

1R13 (HH)

VT 0818 (0833)

Call Addl MKC

0817 2W69 LM WJ 0825 (0828)

Strengthen if poss.

0819 (0824)

1W90 LM 0824 (0837)

Strengthen if poss.

0823 (0828)

1R14 (W) VT 0827 (0841)

0826 (0832)

1R15 (MP)

VT 0830 (0845)

0826 (0836)

2W61 LM HH/WJ 0836 (0849)

NOT TO CALL HH/WJ

0830 1R16 (BI) VT 0834 CAPE 0833 (0847)

2W28 LM ALL 0846 (0901)

Strengthen if poss.

0833 (0840)

1R17 (MP)

VT 0837 (0853)

0839 (0844)

1R18 (MP)

VT 0843 (0857)


1R19 (L) VT 0846 (0906)

0848 1R20 (GC)

VT 0852 CAPE – Term at MKC

0851 (0854)

1W86 LM 0856 (0910)

Strengthen if poss.

0855 (0858)

1R21 (B) VT 0859 (0915)

0855 (0902)

2W63 LM HH/WJ 0905 (0920)

Strengthen if poss.

0901 1R22 (MP)

VT 0905 CAPE

0903 2W02 LM ALL 0916 CAPE 0905 (0907)

1N20 LM 0910 (0925)

Strengthen if poss.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


0909 (0912)

1R23 (MP)

VT WJ 0916 (0929)

NOT TO CALL WJ.

0917 1R24 (HH)

VT 0921 (0933)

0917 (0922)

2W01 LM HH/WJ 0927 (0937)

Strengthen if poss.

0921 1U20 LM WJ 0928 CAPE 0926 (0927)

1R25 (MP)

VT WJ 0932 (0941)

0933 (0938)

2T10 LM ALL 0946 (0951)

Strengthen if poss.

0933 1R26 (B) VT 0937 (0946)

0936 1R27 (L) VT 0940 CAPE – Term at MKC.


1R28 (MP)

VT 0946 (0950)

0948 (0953)

1M06 (GC)

VT 0952 (1001)

Call Addl MKC.

0948 1Y02 LM HH/WJ 0957 Strengthen if poss. 0953 (0958)

1B29 (B) VT 0957 (1005)

1001 (1003)

1A12 (MP)

VT 1005 (1010)

1003 2T12 LM ALL 1016 CAPE 1005 (1008)

1N70 LM 1010 (1015)

Strengthen if poss.

1009 (1013)

1B31 (W) VT WJ 1016 (1020)

1017 1A13 (HH)

VT 1021 CAPE – Term Crewe

1017 2K22 LM HH/WJ 1027 Strengthen if poss. 1020 (1022)

1A14 (MP)

VT 1024 (1032)

1025 1U22 LM WJ 1032 CAPE 1033 (1038)

2T16 LM ALL 1046 (1051)

Strengthen if poss.

1033 1B35 (B) VT 1037 1036 1A15 (L) VT 1040 CAPE – Term at

MKC. 1041 2O31 Southern HH/WJ 1051 CAPE 1042 (1046)

1A16 (MP)

VT 1046 (1055)

Stop Addl MKC

1048 (1050)

1Y04 LM HH/WJ 1057 (1059)

Strengthen if poss.

1048 1M07 VT 1052 CAPE

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


(GC) 1054 1B28 (B) VT 1058

(1104)

Plan B - Down PM peak – Watford – Bourne End (indicative block)

Watford Jtn. Time

Headcode Train Stops Bourne End Time

Comments

1600 1U41 LM WJ 1607 CAPE – Start Nton

1610 1Y21 LM WJ/HH 1620 Strengthen if poss.

1612 (1615)

1H35 (MP)

VT 1616 (1625)

1615 (1620)

1G31 (B) VT 1619 (1630)

1619 1F20 (L) VT 1623 CAPE – Start MKC

1619 2M46 Southern WJ/HH 1629 CAPE 1623 1D90

(BG) VT 1627 CAPE – Start

Crewe 1625 2W81 LM ALL 1638 CAPE 1626 1N21 LM 1631

(1634) Strengthen if poss.

1632 1H36 (MP)

VT 1636 (1638)

1636 1G32 (W) VT WJ 1643 1641 2W83 LM WJ/HH 1651 Strengthen if

poss. 1642 (1645)

1S82 (GC)

VT 1646 (1654)

1645 1P21 (P) VT 1649 CAPE 1652 1H71

(MP) VT 1656

(1658)

1654 (1707)

2W85 LM ALL 1707 (1720)

Strengthen if poss.

1655 1G33 (B) VT 1659 (1702)

1659 1S96 GBRf 1704 (1706)

Postal

1703 1W91 LM 1708 (1710)

Strengthen if poss.

1709 1S87 (GC)

VT 1713 CAPE – Start Crewe

1710 2W87 LM WJ/HH 1718 (1723)

Strengthen if poss.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


1712 (1715)

1H38 (MP)

VT 1716 (1726)

1715 (1719)

1G34(B) VT 1719 (1730)



(HH) VT 1727

(1734) Addl stops Rugby, TV

1725 (1730)

2W89 LM WJ 1734 (1741)

Strengthen if poss.

1726 (1727)

1N23 LM 1731 (1738)

Strengthen if poss.

1730 2W91 LM ALL 1743 CAPE 1732 (1734)

1H39 (MP)

VT 1736 (1744)

1736 (1738)

1G35 (W) VT WJ 1743 (1748)

1742 1S90 (GC)

VT 1746 (1752)

1742 (1746)

2W93 LM WJ/HH 1752 (1756)

Strengthen if poss.

1745 1F23 (L) VT 1749 CAPE – Start Rugby

1752 1H72 (MP)

VT 1756 (1800)

1752 (1800)

2W96 LM ALL 1805 (1813)

Strengthen if poss.

1755 1G36 (B) VT 1759 (1804)

1801 (1805)

1W93 LM 1806 (1817)

Strengthen if poss.

1809 1S94 (GC)

VT 1813 CAPE – Start MKC

1810 1Y23 LM WJ/HH 1820 Strengthen if poss.

1812 (1813)

1H01 (MP)

VT 1816 (1823)

1815 (1817)

1G37 (B) VT 1819 (1826)

1819 (1820)

1F24 (L) VT 1823 (1829)


(HH) VT 1827

(1832) Addl stops Rugby, TV

1824 (1827)

2W01 LM WJ 1833 (1836)

Strengthen if poss.

1826 1N26 LM 1831 Strengthen if

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


(1830) (1840) poss. 1829 (1836)

2W03 LM ALL 1843 (1849)

Strengthen if poss.

1832 (1833)

1H02 (MP)

VT 1836 (1844)

1835 (1840)

1F01 GBRf 1847 (1852)

Postal

1836 (1844)

1G38 (W) VT WJ 1843 (1856)

1842 1S95 (GC)

VT 1846 CAPE – Start MKC

1843 (1848)

2U91 LM WJ/HH 1853 (1900)

Strengthen if poss.

1845 1F25 (L) VT 1849 CAPE – Start Rugby

1852 1H73 (MP)

VT 1856 (1904)

1852 2W65 LM WJ 1902 CAPE 1855 1G39 (B) VT 1859

(1908)

1858 2W07 LM ALL 1912 Strengthen if poss.

1904 1W95 LM 1909 (1916)

Strengthen if poss.

1912 1H04 (MP)

VT 1916 (1920)

1912 (1919)

2W09 LM WJ/HH 1922 (1929)

Strengthen if poss.

1915 1G40 (B) VT 1919 (1925)



(HH) VT 1927 CAPE – Start

Crewe 1926 1N27 LM 1931

(1933) Strengthen if poss.

1925 2T11 LM ALL 1939 CAPE 1932 1H05

(MP) VT 1936

(1937)

1936 1G41 (W) VT WJ 1943 (1942)

1940 2K13 LM WJ/HH 1950 Strengthen if poss.

1942 (1945)

1S06 (GC)

VT 1946 (1954)

1952 1H74 (MP)

VT 1956 (1959)

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


1954 (1958)

2T15 LM ALL 2007 (2013)

Strengthen if poss.

1955 1G42 (W) VT 1959 (2003)

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


Plan C - “Off-peak / Disrupted 2 lines / contra-peak” standard hour TT – if Plan C is required for a peak period due to disruption to the open 2 lines the freight service paths will be replaced by additional passenger services as capacity allows. Watford – Bourne End – (indicative block) Up Off Peak / Contra Peak / Disrupted” – 12 trains (6 VT, 4 LM and 2 freight) – 2 track railway

Bourne End Time

Headcode Train Stops Watford Jtn. Time

Comments

xx01 1Axx (MP) VT xx05 (xx07) xx03 2Txx LM ALL xx16 CAPE xx05 1Nxx LM xx10 (xx11) Strengthen if

poss. xx09 1Bxx (W) VT WJ xx16 Not to call WJ xx14 Class 4/6 FREIGHT xx24 xx17 1Axx (HH) VT xx21 CAPE – Term

Crewe xx17 (xx18)

2Kxx LM HH/WJ xx27 (xx28) Strengthen if poss.

xx20 (xx23)

1Axx (MP) VT xx24 (xx33)

xx25 1Uxx LM WJ xx32 CAPE – Term Nton

xx27 (xx28)

Class 4/6 FREIGHT xx37 (xx38)

xx33 (xx38)

2Txx LM ALL xx46 (xx51) Strengthen if poss.

xx33 1Bxx (B) VT xx37 (xx43) xx36 1Axx (L) VT xx40 CAPE – Term

MKC xx41 2Oxx Southern HH/WJ xx51 CAPE xx42 (xx43)

1Axx (MP) VT xx46 (xx56)

xx48 (xx48)

1Yxx LM HH/WJ xx57 (xx01) Strengthen if poss.

xx48 1Mxx (GC)

VT xx52 CAPE – Term MKC

xx54 1Bxx (B) VT xx58 (xx04)

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


Down “Off Peak / Contra Peak / Disrupted” – 12 trains (6 VT, 4 LM and 2 freight) – 2 track railway

Watford Jtn. Time

Headcode Train Stops Bourne End Time

Comments

xx00 1Uxx LM WJ xx07 CAPE – Start Nton

xx10 1Yxx LM WJ / HH

xx20 Strengthen if poss.

xx12 (xx15) 1Hxx (MP)

VT xx16 (xx25)

xx15 (xx19) 1Gxx (B) VT xx19 (xx29)

xx19 1Fxx (L) VT xx23 CAPE – Start MKC

xx19 2Mxx Southern WJ/HH xx29 CAPE xx23 1Dxx

(HH) VT xx27 CAPE – Start

Crewe xx24 Class 4/6 FREIGHT xx34 xx26 (xx29) 1Nxx LM xx31

(xx39) Strengthen if poss.

xx25 2Txx LM ALL xx38 CAPE xx32 (xx34) 1Hxx

(MP) VT xx36

(xx44)

xx36 (xx38) 1Gxx (W) VT WJ xx43 (xx48)

Not to call WJ

xx40 (xx42) 2Kxx LM WJ/HH xx50 (xx52)

Strengthen if poss.

xx42 1Cxx (LC) VT 1046 CAPE – Start MKC

xx47 Class 4/6 FREIGHT xx57 xx52 1Hxx

(MP) VT xx56

(xx02)

xx54 (xx00) 2Txx LM ALL xx08 (xx13)

Strengthen if poss.

xx55 (xx56) 1Gxx (B) VT xx59 (xx06)

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD101.13 RUGBY – NUNEATON 14½ Miles A – TOTAL BLOCKAGE NOTE: In order to minimise the potential overall delay arising from trains being diverted, if the incident which results in services being diverted via Birmingham is likely to exceed 500 minutes, and is ongoing between 0700 & 1900, VT services to pick up/set down Rugby accordingly. Booked LM, VT & XC services on the Birmingham Loop to be given priority over diverted services. (The Birmingham Loop is defined as the WCML between Rugby and Stafford via the West Midlands)

Arrangements LM xx46 service to Crewe to run to Rugby and terminate. Service will restart from Nuneaton

A Conference call will be made to decided if a reduction tohourly is required on the Coventry corridor. Cov-Bham local service withdrawn. Consideration given to reduction of Walsall – Bham service maintaining 2 tph

ScR Divert via Bushbury, Aston & Coventry. VT Operate a clockface 5 trains per hour via West Midlands.

The following is a resume of action required for each Euston departure. xx00 Manchester, runs and diverts via Covenrty,International, Stechford, Aston,Bushbury and Stafford. Does not call at Stations in the West Midlands. xx03 Birmingham is Cancelled. xx07 Liverpool, runs and diverts via Coventry, International, Stechford, Aston, Bushbury and Stafford. Does not call in the West Midlans. xx10 Chester/North Wales, run from and to Crewe only. xx20 Manchester is Cancelled. xx23 Wolverhampton, runs as booked to Wolverhampton and is then extended to Manchester, stopping pattern via Stoke on Trent. xx30 North West/Scotland runs and diverts via Coventry, International, Stechford, Aston, Bushbury and Stfford. Does not call in the West Midlands. xx40 Manchester is Cancelled. Xx43 Birmingham, runs as booked to Birmingham New St and is extended to Manchester, calling at Wolverhampton then stopping pattern via Crewe.

ATW Services to run as booked or Terminate at Wolverhampton or New St to reduce capacity XC Services to run as booked WSMR To divert all services via Solihull. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY ADV By Control Arrangements DRS Divert via Bushbury, Aston, Coventry OR Coventry, Nuneaton subject to prior agreement with Network Rail Control. Note Nuclear

services may need to be returned to a secure DRS location, consultation with DRS required. EWS Divert via Bushbury, Aston, Coventry OR Coventry, Nuneaton subject to prior agreement with Network Rail Control FL Divert via Bushbury, Aston, Coventry OR Coventry, Nuneaton subject to prior agreement with Network Rail Control FLHH No booked WTT services GBRf Divert via Bushbury, Aston & Coventry.

B – MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION VT Full service operates over the unaffected lines if VT wish, however the need to Balance units may deem this not to be

practical, services to be canclled will be given by VT on the day. Services over the affected lines to be reduced to the levels indicated above for a Total Blockage.

LM Euston – Crewe Service to operate from/to the nearest practical location to the problem NOTE the starting service from Euston will operate to/from Rugby.

Freight To operate as normal over the unaffected lines. Services over the affected lines to be diverted as Traffic and Traincrew route knowledge allow.

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MD101.14 NUNEATON – POLESWORTH 9¼ Miles, POLESWORTH – LICHFIELD TRENT VALLEY 10 Miles, LICHFIELD TRENT VALLEY – RUGELEY 8 Mile RUGELEY _ COLWICH 2¾ miles

A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE NOTE: In order to minimise the potential overall delay arising from trains being diverted, if the incident which results in services being diverted via Birmingham is likely to exceed 500 minutes, and is ongoing between 0700 & 1900, AWC services to pick up/set down Rugby accordingly. Booked LM, VT & XC services on the Birmingham Loop to be given priority over diverted services.(The Birmingham Loop is defined as the WCML between Rugby and Stafford via the West Midlands)

Arrangements LM Dependant upon the actual location of the blockage, xx46 Euston – Crewe service to restart andrun from/to the point of obstruction,

services call all stations on the Trent Valley. NOTE the starting service from Euston to operate to/from Rugby. A Conference call will be called and service decided on it Reduce to hourly service on Coventry corridor. Cov-Bhm local service withdrawn. Consideration given to reduction of Walsall – Bhan service maintaining 2 tph

ScR Divert via Bushbury, Aston & Coventry. VT Operate a clockface 5 trains per hour via West Midlands.

The following is a resume of action required for each Euston departure. xx00 Manchester, runs and diverts via Covenrty,International, Stechford, Aston,Bushbury and Stafford. Does not call at Stations in the West Midlands. xx03 Birmingham is Cancelled. xx07 Liverpool, runs and diverts via Coventry, International, Stechford, Aston, Bushbury and Stafford. Does not call in the West Midlans. xx10 Chester/North Wales, run from and to Crewe only. xx20 Manchester is Cancelled. xx23 Wolverhampton, runs as booked to Wolverhampton and is then extended to Manchester, stopping pattern via Stoke on Trent. xx30 North West/Scotland runs and diverts via Coventry, International, Stechford, Aston, Bushbury and Stfford. Does not call in the West Midlands. xx40 Manchester is Cancelled. Xx43 Birmingham, runs as booked to Birmingham New St and is extended to Manchester, calling at Wolverhampton then stopping pattern via Crewe. At Peak times Bus service to be provided from Lichfield TV and Tamworth to International, to feed into BOOKED services.

ATW Services to run as booked or terminate Wolverhampton or New Street to reduce capacity. XC Services to run as booked. WSMR To divert all services via Solihull. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY ADV By Control Arrangements DRS Divert via Bushbury, Aston, Coventry OR Coventry, Nuneaton subject to prior agreement with Network Rail Control. Note Nuclear

services may need to be returned to a secure DRS location, consultation with DRS required. EWS Through WCML services - divert via Bushbury, Aston & Coventry subject to prior agreement with NR Control

Rugeley P.S. services - Refer 59 FL Divert via Bushbury, Aston & Coventry subject to prior agreement with Network Rail Control FLHH No booked WTT services GBRf Divert via Bushbury, Aston & Coventry. Also consider Hams Hall services via Coventry – Nuneaton if route available.

B - MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION VT Full service operates over the unaffected lines if VT wish, however the need to Balance units may deem this not to be practical,

services to be canclled will be given by VT on the day. Services over the affected lines to be reduced to the levels indicated above for a Total Blockage.

LM Euston – Crewe Service to operate from/to the nearest practical location to the problem NOTE the starting service from Euston will operate to/from Rugby.

Freight

To operate as normal over the unaffected lines. Services over the affected lines to be diverted as Traffic and Traincrew route knowledge allow.

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Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD101.15 TRENT VALLEY LINES: COLWICH – STAFFORD 6 ½ Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM xx46 Euston – Crewe Service operate via Hixon and Stoke on Trent, if Colwich

Jcn is available. If the service is booked to call at Stafford, not to call and be regulated before Stone Jn if required. Return service operates in the same manner.

SCR Divert via Bushbury, Aston & Coventry. VT Colwich - Stafford Manchester (via Stoke) services unaffected.

Manchester (via Wilmslow) services diverted via West Midlnds (Grand Jcn). Liverpool services run via West Mildands (Grand Jcn) Anglo-scots/Preston services run via West Midlands (The Grand) SSO Stafford and Crewe. Chester/Holyhead services run from/to Crewe..

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY ADV By Control Arrangements DRS Refer 5.9 EWS Refer 5.9 FL Divert via Bushbury, Aston & Coventry subject to prior agreement with Network Rail Control FLHH No booked WTT services GBRf Divert via Bushbury, Aston & Coventry subject to prior agreement with Network Rail Control



LM Euston – Crewe Service to operate as normal, any service booked to serve Stafford to divert via Hixon. Freight


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD101.16 STAFFORD – NORTON BRIDGE 5 ¼ Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Liverpool - Bham services covered by rail shuttles Liverpool - Crewe and Bham - Stafford,

Euston – Crewe service to operate via Hixon and Stoke on Trent, can run early towards Crewe. EMT Crewe – Derby cancelled between Stoke and Crewe ScR Services from the North divert from Preston or Crewe via Kidsgrove & Meaford or start/terminate Crewe with customers using VT

arrangements VT xx07 Ex Euston -Liverpool services via Alsager SSO Stoke.

xx30 Ex Euston –Lancs/Scots services via Alsager (Reduce to 1 tph including Preston and Carlisle services). xx40 Ex Euston - Manchester services via Wilmslow, divert via S-O- T. xx20 Ex Birmingham Scots start/terminate Crewe Holyhead services start/terminate Crewe except during peak with limited trains through. 1R18 & 1D25 unchanged

XC xx07 Ex Manchester – Bristol services in both directions (xxx Ex Bristol) via Hixon and Nuneaton to Birmingham. xx27 Ex Manchester – Bournmouth/South Coast to Start/Terminte Birmingham New St in both directions. If Birmingham Traincrew available may run with SSO at Tamworth.

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY ADV By Control Arrangements DRS Refer 5.9 EWS Trafford Park services to divert, if possible via Hixon, SOT and Macclesfield. Other services to run via alternative routes. FL Refer 5.9 FLHH Refer 5.9 GBRf Postal Services to/from Willesden and Railnet divert from Crewe via Stoke & Hixon (No Stafford stop)

Services for to/from Western Route divert from Crewe via Shrewsbury & Wolverhampton (No Stafford stop)



LM Euston – Crewe Service to operate as normal, any service booked to serve Stafford to divert via Hixon. Birmingham – Liverpool services to operate shuttles B’ham – Stafford, and Crewe – Liverpool.

Freight


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD101.17 NORTON BRIDGE – CREWE SOUTH A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Liverpool - Bham services covered by rail shuttles Lpl - Crewe and Bham - Stafford, with buses Stafford

– Crewe. Euston – Crewe service unaffected.

EMT E Mids to Crewe services start/terminate Stoke to release paths ScR Services from the North divert from Preston or Crewe via Kidsgrove & Norton Bridge,. or start/terminate

Crewe with customers using VT arrangements VT xx07 Ex Euston -Liverpool services via alsager SSO Crewe.

xx30 Ex Euston – North West/ Scots services via Alsager (Reduce to 1 tph including Preston and Carlisle services) SSO Tamworth and Crewe. Manchester services via Wilmslow – withdrawn or diverted Macclesfield Birmingham Scots start/terminate Crewe limited peak services via Alsager Holyhead services start/terminate Crewe.

XC All services diverted via ALsager FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY ADV By Control Arrangements DRS Refer 5.9 EWS Divert via Stoke or Alsager FL Refer 5.9 FLHH GBRf If blockage is between Basford Hall and Crewe Sth then services to be diverted via Basford Hall and

Crewe Independent lines. Note: Class 325, work Postal services and are prohibited via Crewe independent lines, to divert via Alsager and Stoke on Trent.

Freight All services via Basford Hall and independent lines



LM Euston – Crewe Service to operate as normal, any service booked to serve Stafford to divert via Hixon. Birmingham – Liverpool services to operate shuttles B’ham – Stafford, and Crewe – Liverpool.

Freight


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD101.18 CREWE STATION A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Start/terminate Stafford/Birmingham New Street EMT Start/terminate Stoke VT Liverpool services: Liverpool – Runcorn shuttle, Euston services start/terminate Stafford. Peak (1R19

0700 LIV-EUS and 1F22 1707 EUS-LIV and last trains diesel haul via Manchester (Thunderbird to attach Stafford) North Wales services start/terminate Chester Manchester service booked by Crewe diverted via Macclesfield Euston Scots services reduced to 2 hourly, run to Glasgow. Divert via Stoke, Manchester, Chat Moss and Wigan. Diesel hauled or Voyager between Stafford and Preston Birmingham Scot 2 hourly, to Edinburgh, diverted Manchester, Chat Moss Wigan with 10 Car unit. Birmingham – Carlisle call additionally Stockport

XC Divert via Macclesfield ATW North Wales- Chester to Crewe to start/terminate Chester.

West Wales - Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly, divert to Chester via Wrexham General and start/terminate back from Chester where paths permit. Shrewsbury to Crewe local services to operate to/from Nantwich.

NN Start/terminate Sandbach Freight Refer 5.9

B - MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION Thinning Arrangements (when there is NO restriction on the line which

is open, likely to cause delay) – Thinning Arrangements (when there IS a restriction on the

line which is open, likely to cause delay) - Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer

section 5.8 Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

C - TBW Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

D - BI-DI

E – SLW VT XC NN LM ATW EWS GBRf Freight

Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD110 NORTON BRIDGE – STONE JCN. MD110.1 NORTON BRIDGE – STONE JCN 3 ¾ Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements VT 1M00 06.20 New St – Manchester to be cancelled.

1R23 06.27 Manchester – Euston to be cancelled., may restart at Wolverhampton.

LM xx46 Euston – Crewe service to divert via Hixon (not to call at Stone) then Stoke on Trent, may run early if not possible to regulate. Xx33 Crewe – Euston service to divert from Stone Jcn via Hixon (not to call at Stone), then be regulated to time in the Colwich/Rugeley area. Stone Passengers by Bus service to/from Stafford and Stoke.

XC Service diverted via Crewe and Wilmslow calling additionally at Crewe. FREIGHT Refer 5.9

B - MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION Arrangements

VT Services to operate as normal over the Unaffected line. To be diverted if routed over the affected line. LM Services to operate as normal over the Unaffected line. To be diverted if routed over the affected line. XC Services to operate as normal over the Unaffected line. To be diverted if routed over the affected line.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD115 COLWICH – CONGLETON MD115.1 COLWICH – STONE JCN 11 ¾ Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements VT Manchester services diverted via Stafford and Norton Bridge LM Services to Divert via Stafford (SSO) then Norton Bridge to Stoke on Trent, to/from Manchester. FREIGHT To divert via Stafford and be regulated as able.


VT Services to operate as normal over the Unaffected line. To be diverted if routed over the affected line. LM Services to operate as normal over the Unaffected line. To be diverted if routed over the affected line. XC No affected in normal timetable.

E - SLW VT Unrealistic as SLW would be between Colwich & Stoke - Divert as above for blocked line direction, and run

normal over open line direction.

MD115.2 STONE JCN. – STOKE JCN 6 ½ Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements VT Euston – Manchester divert via Crewe (Call additional) and calls additionally at Wilmslow if required. XC Service diverted via Crewe and Wilmslow LM xx46 Euston – Crewe and xx33 Crewe – Euston Services to divert from/to Stafford direct to Crewe. Passengers from/to Stoke to travel

via Crewe ALL Additional Road Transport required Stoke – Stafford and Crewe. FREIGHT Refer 5.9 NOTE: VT and XC – Full service operates via Crewe. If Blockage is protracted – telephone conference to be held to agree reduction in service B - MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION

Arrangements VT Services to operate as normal over the Unaffected line. To be diverted if routed over the affected line. LM Services to operate as normal over the Unaffected line. To be diverted if routed over the affected line. XC Services to operate as normal over the Unaffected line. To be diverted if routed over the affaected line..

Arrangements

E - SLW ALL Unrealistic as SLW would be between Norton Bridge & Stoke - Divert as above for blocked line direction, and run

normally over open line direction.

MD115.3 STOKE JCN. – LONGPORT 3¼Miles, LONGPORT – KIDSGROVE 3 Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements EMT Services between Derby & Crewe will terminate/start at Stoke - Bus replacement Stoke – Crewe. If Stoke Station not available to

Terminate at Blythe Bridge. NN Services to from Manchester – Macclesfield and reverse only.

Road Transport to be arranged for Congleton passengers. VT Divert via Crewe and calls additionally at Crewe and Stafford, as required.. XC Service diverted via Crewe and Wilmslow, ALL services to call at Stafford in both direction. ADD If Stoke Station is available the either VT or XC may be able to provide a Unit to Shuttle Stafford – Stoke on Trent FREIGHT Refer 5.9


VT Services to operate as normal over the Unaffected line. To be diverted if routed over the affected line. LM Services to operate as normal over the Unaffected line. To be diverted if routed over the affected line. XC Services to operate as normal over the Unaffected line. To be diverted if routed over the affaected

line.. C - TBW

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


ALL See TBW Guidelines - Refer 5.7 and 5.12 for guidance on establishing line capacity and train service allocation.

D - BI-DI

E - SLW tph See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation EMT 1 VT 2 XC * * Divert as per Section A NN Nil Start/terminate Macclesfield EWS 1 Every 3 hours

MD115.4 KIDSGROVE – MACCLESFIELD A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements VT Fast Manchester services divert via Madeley & Crewe and call additionally at Wilmslow on the UP.

Semi fast services divert via Alsager to and from Stoke and call additionally Wilmslow XC Manchester – Reading via WCML and Crewe

xx07 Manchester & xx27 Birmingham divert via Alsager, SSO Crewe & Wilmslow. NN Manchester - Stoke services Start/terminate Macclesfield - bus service Macclesfield - Stoke FREIGHT Refer 5.9

B – MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION Thinning Arrangements (when there is NO restriction on the line which


line which is open, likely to cause delay) - Normal service Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

C - TBW ALL See TBW Guidelines - Refer 5.7 and 5.12 for guidance on establishing line capacity and train service allocation.

D - BI-DI

E - SLW tph See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation VT 2 XC 1 NN Nil Start/terminate Macclesfield

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD120 CAMDEN JCN. – WATFORD JCN. (D.C. ELECTRIC LINES) MD120.1 CAMDEN JCN. – KILBURN HIGH RD 1 ½ Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LO 3 trains per hour from Watford which start/terminate Kilburn (if accessible) otherwise Willesden Jcn. Low Level

2 A/C trains per hour to stop at Queens Park (if Kilburn accessible) otherwise Harrow & Wembley Central FREIGHT Refer 5.9




E - SLW LO Unrealistic to institute

MD120.2 KILBURN HIGH ROAD – WILLESDEN JCN. LOW LEVEL 2 ½ Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LO Normal service level between Willesden Jcn Low level and Watford

3 trains per hour from Watford which start/terminate Kilburn (if accessible) otherwise Willesden Jcn. Low Level 2 A/C trains per hour to stop at Queens Park (if Kilburn accessible) otherwise Harrow & Wembley Central

LUL Special service of 3 tph between Willesden and Harrow subject to adequate LUL staff being available. If not available service to run ECS Willesden to Stonebridge, and a special service Queens Pk - Elephant & Castle with use of Kilburn High Rd the services. Refer to guidance notes.

FREIGHT Refer 5.9




E - SLW LO LUL

Unrealistic to institute

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD120.3 WILLESDEN JCN. LOW LEVEL – WEMBLEY CENTRAL 2½ Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE (When the blockage is between Willesden - Stonebridge Park)

Arrangements LO Normal service Watford Jcn. - Wembley Central (reversing back from the Up Plat. at Wembley Central) – this being conditional upon

the GROUND FRAME at Wembley Central being manually operated – if there are no staff to manually operate the GROUND FRAME services will terminate/start Harrow); Special service of 2 tph (subject to unit availability) between Euston & Willesden Jcn. Low Level Bay Platform. A/C 2 services to stop at Queens Pk

LUL Special service of 2 tph between Stonebridge Pk and Harrow, and a special service Queens Pk - E. & Castle FREIGHT Refer 5.9

(When the blockage is between Stonebridge Park - Wembley Central) LO Special service of 2 tph between Euston & Willesden Jcn. Low Level Bay Platform; Normal service between Watford & Harrow.

SSO’s to be considered on mainline services LUL 6 tph to Willesden reversing via the Depot otherwise normal service operates to Stonebridge Pk from Elephant & Castle




C - TBW LO LUL

See TBW Guidelines - Refer 5.7 and 5.12 for guidance on establishing line capacity and train service allocation.

D - BI-DI N/A

E - SLW LO LUL

See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.7 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation.

MD120.4 WEMBLEY CENTRAL – HARROW & WEALDSTONE 3¼ Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LO 2 tph between Euston - Willesden Jcn. Low Level Bay platform. 2tph between Watford and Harrow if available.

SSO’s to be considered on mainline services LUL Service to run to Wembley Central if resources available, otherwise normal service to Stonebridge Pk from Elephant & Castle, or 6 tph

reversing via the Depot with use of Kilburn High Rd the services. Refer to guidance notes..

FREIGHT Refer 5.9




C - TBW LO LUL


D - BI-DI N/A

E - SLW LO LUL


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD120.5 HARROW & WEALDSTONE – WATFORD JCN 6¼Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LO Normal service between Euston and Harrow - SSO’s to be considered on mainline services LUL Service to run to Wembley Central if resources available, otherwise normal service.

3tph to Harrow 3tph to Wembley

FREIGHT Refer 5.9




C - TBW LO LUL


D - BI-DI N/A

E - SLW LO LUL


NOTE: If both lines are available for SLW into / out of Harrow towards Carpenders Pk, then the UP line should be used for SLW. This will allow LO trains on the SLW in / out of the Up platform at Harrow towards Carpenders Pk and both LUL and LO trains would then be able to access Harrow station via the Down line platform from the Kenton direction, reversing back towards Kenton Up line via the London end crossover. This method of working should minimise any adverse effects of SLW upon the LUL & LO services running between Harrow and Queens Pk / Euston.

MD130 WATFORD YARD – ST ALBANS ABBEY MD130.1 WATFORD YARD GROUND FRAME – ST ALBANS ABBEY 6½ Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Services cancelled - Replacement bus service FREIGHT Refer 5.9


LM Working by Pilotman may, in some circumstances, be an option.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD140 BLETCHLEY – BEDFORD STATION JCN 7 Miles MD140.1 BLETCHLEY – RIDGMONT A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Service suspended. Bus replacement FREIGHT Close liason required with EWS/FLHH to ensure services can, if at all possible, gain access to Forders Sdgs.


LM Working by pilotman, to/from point of obstruction may be an option in some circumstances.

E - SLW LM EWS


MD140.2 RIDGMONT – BEDFORD STATION JCN 10 Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM If the blockage is between Forders and Bedford then a rail shuttle to operate Bletchley to Ridgmont with bus connections. Otherwise

the whole service to be suspended with bus substitution. FREIGHT Close liason required with EWS/FLHH to ensure services can, if at all possible, gain access to Forders Sdgs.


LM Working by pilotman, to/from point of obstruction may be an option in some circumstances

E – SLW LM EWS


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD145 CAMDEN JCN. – CAMDEN ROAD WEST JCN. MD145.1 CAMDEN JCN. – CAMDEN ROAD WEST JCN ¾ Miles. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY

FREIGHT Divert via Gospel Oak & City Lines except W10 services. B - MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION

Arrangements Fght Normal working over the unaffected line. Section A applies over the affected line.

C - TBW ALL See TBW Guidelines - Refer 5.7 and 5.12 for guidance on establishing line capacity and train service allocation. D - BI-DI N/A

E – SLW LM EWS


MD150 KENSAL GREEN JCN. – WILLESDEN SUBURBAN JCN. MD150.1 KENSAL GREEN JCN. – WILLESDEN SUBURBAN JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LO Services from/to Stratford start/terminate Willesden Jcn. High Level. Consider diverting via Camden and Primrose Hill FREIGHT Refer 5.9


Fght Normal working over the unaffected line. Section A applies over the affected line.

C - TBW LO See TBW Guidelines - Refer 5.7 and 5.12 for guidance on establishing line capacity and train service allocation

D - BI-DI N/A

E - SLW LO See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation

MD155 KENSAL GREEN JCN. – HARLESDEN JCN. (City Lines) MD155.1 KENSAL GREEN JCN. – HARLESDEN JCN 1 Mile A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements Freight Divert via Primrose Hill



C - TBW Freight See TBW Guidelines - Refer 5.7 and 5.12 for guidance on establishing line capacity and train service allocation D - BI-DI N/A

E - SLW Freight See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD160/MD165 MITRE BRIDGE JCN. – WILLESDEN WEST LONDON JCN. & HIGH LEVEL JCN. & ACTON WELLS JCN. MD160.1 MITRE BRIDGE JCN. – WILLESDEN HIGH LEVEL JCN ½ Mile A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Clapham Jcn. - Willesden services suspended Freight Refer 5.9



C - TBW LO Freight

See TBW Guidelines - Refer 5.7 and 5.12 for guidance on establishing line capacity and train service allocation

D - BI-DI N/A

E - SLW LO Freight

See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation

MD165.1 MITRE BRIDGE JCN. – WILLESDEN WEST LONDON JCN ½ Mile. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements SN Services start & terminate Kensington/Clapham DRS Refer 5.9 EWS Refer 5.9 FL Southern Route - Scotland & N.West are diverted via Kew East & Acton Canal Wharf FLHH GBRf Divert via Kew East & Latchmere



C - TBW ALL Refer 5.7 and 5.12 for guidance on establishing line capacity and train service allocation

D - BI-DI

E - SLW LO Freight

See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD165.2 MITRE BRIDGE JCN. – ACTON WELLS JCN ½ Mile A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY FREIGHT Refer 5.9



C - TBW AXC EWS

See TBW Guidelines - Refer 5.7 and 5.12 for guidance on establishing line capacity and train service allocation

D - BI-DI ALL N/A

E - SLW AXC EWS

See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation. Virgin Trains treat as blocked

MD170 ACTON CANAL WHARF JCN. – WILLESDEN JCN. MD170.1 ACTON CANAL WHARF JCN. – WILLESDEN JCN ½ Mile A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements DRS EWS FL FLHH GBrf Freight

Refer 5.9



Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD232 WIGSTON JCN. – NUNEATON MD232.1 WIGSTON JCN. - CROFT SIDINGS 4 miles CROFT SIDINGS – NUNEATON 10½ miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements XC Stansted Airport/East Anglia – Birmingham services start/terminate Leicester

xx52 Birmingham – Nuneaton Shuttle. If route available Croft – Narbourough then Leicester – Narborough shuttle to run FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Midland Main Line




C - TBW ALL If TBW is available, refer 5.7 for guidance on establishing line capacity. Service allocation to be agreed at control conference call

with relevant parties.

D - BI-DI ALL Not applicable

E - SLW ALL See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD301 RUGBY – STAFFORD (VIA BIRMINGHAM) MD301.1 RUGBY TRENT VALLEY JCN. – COVENTRY SOUTH JCN 10½ Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM xx54 Ex Euston Services from South terminate Rugby Bay (8 Car Max)

xx56 Ex Northampton starts Covenrty at xx30. xx33 services from Birmingham New St terminates Coventry at xx00. Shunt Driver required at Coventry to assist.

VT Northbound: Hourly: Dept Euston at xx03 service from Euston to New St (10 Car Class 221 Deisel Unit) runs via Nuneaton. Hourly: Dept Euston at xx23 service from Euston to Wolves via Stafford . SSO at Nuneaton. Additional PEAK services xxxx,xxxx.xxxx Euston to Birmingham via Stafford. Southbound: Hourly: Dept Birminham New St at xxxx to Euston (10 Car Class221 Deisel Unit) runs via Nuneaton. Hourly; Dept Wolverhampton at xx45 runs via Stafford. SSO Nuneaton. Additional services during peaks Birmingham New Street to Euston via Stafford xxxx.

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Nuneaton and the Trent Valley or Water Orton as appropriate.

EWS to consider service to Coventry, Prologic to be Top/Tailed and run via Nuneaton or Washwood Heath, reverse then via Cov – Nuneaton Branch to access Sdgs.


VT If Reduced Signalling applies, normal working over the unaffected line. Over affected line; xx03 Euston – Birmingham New St service to run as booked. Returns as xxxx from Birmingham New St. xx23 Euston – Wolverhampton Service to run via Stafford (Reverse) to Wolverhampton. SSO at Nuneaton. Returns as xx45 ex Wolverhampton. xx43 Euston – Birmingham New St Service to be Cancelled. Xxxx Birmingham Nrew St – Euston is also Cancelled.

LM xx54 Euston – Birmingham New St to Terminate at Northampton at xx06, returning in booked path at xx34. xx56 Northampton – Birmingham New St runs as booked. Return service xx33 Birmingham New St – Northampton runs as booked.

MD301.2 COVENTRY SOUTH JCN – COVENTRY NORTH JCN ¼ Mile A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM xx54 Ex Euston Services from South terminate Rugby Bay (8 Car Max)

xxxx/xxxx/xxxx Shuttle services Birmingham New St – Birmingham International to be arranged. Call ALL Stations.. Customers for Hampton in Arden/Berkswell/Tile Hill and Canley to be directed to Local Bus Services. Coventry – Nuneaton Shuttle service to be Cancelled. Bedworth Customers to be directed to Local Bus Services.


WSMR Divert via Solihull XC All services divert via Solihull with open stops. Trains booked to call at Bham Intl to call SSO Solihull Freight Divert via Nuneaton and the Trent Valley or Water Orton as appropriate.subject to RT3973 Routing

availability Freightliner North West/Scotland – Southampton services, liase with Freightliner over Traincrew Relief etc.


VT If Reduced Signalling applies, normal working over the unaffected line. Over affected line; xx03 Euston – Birmingham New St service to run as booked. Returns as xxxx from Birmingham New St. xx23 Euston – Wolverhampton Service to run via Stafford (Reverse) to Wolverhampton. SSO at Nuneaton. Returns as xx45 ex Wolverhampton. xx43 Euston – Birmingham New St Service to be Cancelled. Xxxx Birmingham Nrew St – Euston is also Cancelled.

LM xx54 Euston – Birmingham New St to Terminate at Northampton at xx06, returning in booked path at xx34. xx56 Northampton – Birmingham New St runs as booked. Return service xx33 Birmingham New St – Northampton runs as booked.

XC To run Normal over unaffected line.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


Over affected line to Divert via Solihull, SSO, to/from Birmingham. WSMR Divert via Solihull if appropriate.

C - TBW ALL See TBW Guidelines - Refer 5.7 and 5.12 for guidance on establishing line capacity and train service allocation

D - BI-DI ALL N/A

E - SLW ALL See Guidance for Total Blockage.

MD301.3 COVENTRY NORTH JCN. – BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL 10¼ Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangement LM xx46 Euston to Birmingham New St service to terminate/restart at Northampton or Rugby.

Northampton – New Street services to terminate & start Coventry. Coventry – New Street to start & terminate at Birmingham Intl


XC All services divert via Solihull with open stops. Trains booked to call at Bham Intl to call SSO Solihull

WSMR Divert via Solihull FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Nuneaton and the Trent Valley or Water Orton as appropriate. Services to/from Thames Valley

can route via Nuneaton or Solihull, as appropriate.

B - MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION Arrangements If 3 Paths per hour available

LM xx33 Birmingham New St – Northampton Runs. Returns xx56 Northampton – Birmingham New St. VT Xxxx Euston – Birminham New St Runs. Returns xxxx Birmingham New St – Euston. XC 1 path each 2 Hours other service to be Diverted via Solihull. Freight 1 path each 2 Hours other services to be Diverted via agreed alternate routes.


D - BI-DI ALL N/A

E - SLW ALL Capacity of trains per hour (tph) under SLW conditions over the route section(s) above:- 3 with the section split at Berkswell – but

consider option of - LM trains start/terminate International, VT, XC, WSMR & Redivert as above for blocked line direction, and run normal over open line direction. Also, consider freight diversions via Bedworth, Nuneaton and Water Orton. See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD301.4 BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL Station Area Blockage. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangement LM xx46 Euston to Birmingham New St service to terminate/restart at Northampton or Rugby.

Northampton – New Street services to terminate & start Coventry. Customers at Local stations Adderley Park/Stechford/Lea Hall/Marston Green/Hampton in Arder/Berkswell/Tile Hill and Canley to be directed to Local Bus services.

VT Northbound: Hourly: Dept Euston at xx03 service from Euston to New St (10 Car Class 221 Deisel Unit) runs via Nuneaton. Hourly: Dept Euston at xx23 service from Euston to Wolves via Stafford . SSO at Nuneaton. Additional PEAK services xxxx,xxxx.xxxx Euston to Birmingham via Stafford. Southbound: Hourly: Dept Birminham New St at xxxx to Euston (10 Car Class221 Deisel Unit) runs via Nuneaton. Hourly; Dept Wolverhampton at xx45 runs via Stafford. SSO Nuneaton. Additional services during peaks Birmingham New Street to Euston via Stafford xxxx. If possible Road Transport to be provided to from Nuneaton, SSO’s may be required on the Day at Nuneaton.

XC All services divert via Solihull with open stops. Trains booked to call at Bham Intl to call SSO Solihull

WSMR Divert via Solihull ATW Service to Terminate at Birmingham New St. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Nuneaton and the Trent Valley or Water Orton as appropriate. Services to/from Thames Valley

can route via Nuneaton or Solihull, as appropriate.


LM xx33 Birmingham New St – Northampton Runs. Returns xx56 Northampton – Birmingham New St. VT Xxxx Euston – Birminham New St Runs. Returns xxxx Birmingham New St – Euston. XC 1 path each 2 Hours other service to be Diverted via Solihull. Freight 1 path each 2 Hours other services to be Diverted via agreed alternate routes.


D - BI-DI ALL N/A

E - SLW ALL Capacity of trains per hour (tph) under SLW conditions over the route section(s) above:- 3 with the section split at Berkswell – but

consider option of - LM trains start/terminate International, VT, XC, WSMR & Redivert as above for blocked line direction, and run normal over open line direction. Also, consider freight diversions via Bedworth, Nuneaton and Water Orton. See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation

MD301.5 BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL – STECHFORD 4 ¼Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM xx11 Coventry – New Street services to terminate (xx26)/restart at Birmingham Intl. at xx30

xx56 Northampton – New Street services to terminate(xx45)/restart at Birmingham Intl. at xx45. Birmingham Intl – New St services to be cancelled.

VT Northbound: Hourly: Dept Euston at xx03 service from Euston to New St (10 Car Class 221 Deisel Unit) runs via Nuneaton. Hourly: Dept Euston at xx23 service from Euston to Wolves via Stafford . SSO at Nuneaton. Hourly; Dept Euston at xx43 service from Euston to New St, terminate at International at xx52 Additional PEAK services xxxx,xxxx.xxxx Euston to Birmingham via Stafford. Or International. International services the ECS to Oxley via Rugby/Stafford and Wolverhampton. Southbound: Hourly: Dept Birminham New St at xxxx to Euston (10 Car Class221 Deisel Unit) runs via Nuneaton. Hourly; Dept Wolverhampton at xx45 runs via Stafford. SSO Nuneaton. Hourly; Dept Birmingham New St at xx30 to Euston starts at International at xx40. Additional services for the Morning Peak to runn ECS via Wolverhampton/Stafford and Rugby to restart services at xxxx. If possible Road Transport to be provided to from Nuneaton, SSO’s may be required on the Day at Nuneaton.

XC All services divert via Solihull if booked to call at International to call Solihull (SSO)..

ATW To terminate at New St or Wolverhampton. WSMR Divert via Solihull

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FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Nuneaton and the Trent Valley or Water Orton as appropriate. Services to/from Thames Valley can route via Nuneaton or

Solihull, as appropriate.


LM xx33 Birmingham New St – Northampton Runs. Returns xx56 Northampton – Birmingham New St. VT Xxxx Euston – Birminham New St Runs. Returns xxxx Birmingham New St – Euston. XC 1 path each 2 Hours other service to be Diverted via Solihull. Freight

1 path each 2 Hours other services to be Diverted via agreed alternate routes.


D - BI-DI

E - SLW ALL Capacity of trains per hour (tph) under SLW conditions over the route section(s) above:- 3 – But consider - LM, as per Total

blockage above; VT, XC & divert as above for blocked line direction, and run normal over open line direction, or institute wrong direction SLW for all Virgin trains both ways. Freight services to be diverted as per Total blockage above. See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service Allocation

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MD301.6 STECHFORD NTH – PROOF HOUSE JCN 3 Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM New St – Coventry as follows; Shuttle service to operate Coventry – Bham Intl (Where train Crew available) starting back from

Northampton/Rugby as appropriate. VT Southbound:

Wolverhampton: Trains run hourly (xx45 dep) via Soho Road and Aston to Euston not calling at Birmingham New Street, departing Birmingham International at xx20. Birmingham New St: Trains run hourly New Street (re-timed xxxx dep) via Soho Road and Aston to Euston departing Birmingham International approx. xx00. Birmingham International; Trains to run hourly in path departing at xx40. Northbound: Wolverhampton: Trains runs hourly from Euston (xx23 dep) via Aston and Soho Road not calling Birmingham New Street. To run early if appropriate to Wolverhampton. Birmingham New St: Trains runs hourly from Euston (xx03 dep) via Aston and Soho Road to New Street arriving approx. 15 minutes late (xx40). Birmingham New St; Train runs hourly from Euston (xx43 dep) and terminates at International. Arr xx52.

XC All services divert via Solihull with open stops. Bus services operate Coventry to Leamington Spa WSMR To run as booked. ATW To terminated at New St or Wolverhampton. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Aston.


LM xx53 Birmingham New St – Euston to run as booked. xx54 Euston – Birmingham New St to run as booked. xx56 Northampton – Birmingham New St services to run to International, arr xx45. xx33 Birmingham New St – Northampton to start at International at xx45. xx13 Birmingham New St – International to run as booked. xx18 International – Birmingham New St to run as booked.

VT Southbound: Wolverhampton: Trains run hourly (xx45 dep) via Soho Road and Aston to Euston not calling at Birmingham New Street, departing Birmingham International at xx20. Birmingham New St: Trains run hourly New Street (re-timed xxxx dep) via Soho Road and Aston to Euston departing Birmingham International approx. xx00. Birmingham International; Trains to run hourly in path departing at xx40. Northbound: Wolverhampton: Trains runs hourly from Euston (xx23 dep) via Aston and Soho Road not calling Birmingham New Street. To run early if appropriate to Wolverhampton. Birmingham New St: Trains runs hourly from Euston (xx03 dep) via Aston and Soho Road to New Street arriving approx. 15 minutes late (xx40). Birmingham New St; Train runs hourly from Euston (xx43 dep) and terminates at International. Arr xx52.

WSMR

Not affected over this route.

ATW Terminate at New St or run direct from Wolverhampton to International.


D - BI-DI

E - SLW Capacity of trains per hour (tph) under SLW conditions over the route section(s) above:- 3 - Consider similar

arrangements as per Section A, with diversions/terminations as above for blocked line direction, and run normal over open line direction

LM See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation EWS Divert via Aston – See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service

allocation

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Date: December 2008


MD301.7 PROOF HOUSE JCN. – BIRMINGHAM NEW ST ¾ Mile A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM xx13 New St - Coventry local services to start from Bham Intl at xx30. Inwards service xx11 Coventry – New St terminates at xx28.

Walsall/Cannock line services to be hourly and run via Soho Rd to/from New St, dept xx07. Inwards services xx06 from Rugeley arrives at xx02. (Is booked via Soho Road). xx33 Birmingham – Northampton start/terminate Birmingham International at xx45. Inwards arrives at xx45. (Stands 1 hour). xx20 Wolverhampton – Walsall service departs via Soho Rd at xx.47. (Will not call Dudeston, Aston, Witton and Perry Barr.) xx47 Shrewesbury – New St service due xx55 and returns at xx05 runs as booked. Cross City services run in 2 portions:- New St - Redditch & Lichfield - Gravelly Hill.

VT Southbound: Wolverhampton: Trains run hourly (xx45 dep) via Soho Road and Aston to Euston not calling at Birmingham New Street, departing Birmingham International at xx20. Birmingham New St: Trains run hourly New Street (re-timed xxxx dep) via Soho Road and Aston to Euston departing Birmingham International approx. xx00. Birmingham International; Trains to run hourly in path departing at xx40. Northbound: Wolverhampton: Trains runs hourly from Euston (xx23 dep) via Aston and Soho Road not calling Birmingham New Street. To run early if appropriate to Wolverhampton. Birmingham New St: Trains runs hourly from Euston (xx03 dep) via Aston and Soho Road to New Street arriving approx. 15 minutes late (xx40). Birmingham New St; Train runs hourly from Euston (xx43 dep) and terminates at International. Arr xx52.

XC Class 170 DMU services. Cardiff – Nottingham to divert from New St via Selly Oak and Camp Hill. Nottingham – Cardiff services divert to New St via Camp Hill and Selly Oak Birningham New St – Stansted Airport service restart at Coleshill Parkway. ECS from Water Orton. Stansted Airport – Birmingham New St service terminates at Coleshill Parkway. ECS Shunts to Water Orton. Birmingham New St – Leicester, stopping service and return Cancelled. Birmingham New St – Nottingham, stopping service and return Cancelled. Class 220/1 DMU services. Manchester – Reading/South Coast services divert from Wolverhampton via Aston to Bham Intl (T/C Relief and Wait Time) South Coast /Reading – Manchester services divert from Bham International via Aston to Wolverhampton. (To be regulated to be R/T Wolverhampton) Scotland/Newcastle – Bristol/WoE services divert via Camp Hill, Lifford Curve and Selly Oak to New St. WoE/Bristol – Newcastle/Scotland services to Reverse at New St and divert Selly Oak, Lifford Curve and Camp Hill. Newcastle – Reading and Reading – Newcastle services to divert Wichnor Jn, Cross City, Aston and Stechford to International ans vice versa. Manchester – Bristol and Bristol – Manchester services unaffected. Consideration for the use of the Down Goods Line at Longbridge to be made available fo XCif they call additionally at longbridge

WSMR Via Aston ATW To run direct to/from International or terminate New St or Wolverhampton if Traincrew No Route Knowledge. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Aston or Camp Hill, as appropriate.

B - MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION Arrangements IF STOUR LINES BLOCKED

15pth available LM xx33 Birmingham New St – Northampton start International at xx45. Inwards service xx56 Northampton – Birmingham New St

terminates at xx45. (1 hour lay over). xx53 Birmingham – Euston starts International at xx05. Inwards service xx46 Euston – Birmingham New St terminates at xx04. Cross City Services reduce to 3 per hour at xx06 and xx36 ex New St, all to Lichfield TV HL. Return services at xx22 and xx52 and xx55 to Lichfield City returning at xx44. (PEAK Service increase to 4 per hour). Rugeley service reduced to 1 trains per hour and operate via the North End. Wolverhampton – New St – Walsall; service to reduce to 1 per hour.

VT xx30 and xx50 Birmingham New St – Euston Services to run as normal, inwards arrives xx06 and xx25. xx03 and xx43 Euston – Birminham New St Services to run as normal. Implement plan as per A xx45 Wolverhampton – Euston to Divert and run direct to International via Soho Road and xx23 Euston – Wolverhampton divert direct to Wolverhampton via Soho Rd. Train continue to service Sandwell & Dudley.

XC Claas 170 services; Birmingham – Leicester/Stansted Airport and return, reduce to 1 per hour. Calling all stations to Leicester. Cardiff/Birmingham – Nottingham and return reduce to 1 per hour. Class 220/221 services. Manchester – Bristol and reverse services unaffected. Manchester – Reading/Bournemouth and reverse services to divert and run direct between Wolverhampton and International. Scotland/Newcastle – WoE and return to run as booked. Newcastle – Reading/Bournemouth and reverse services to run as booked. NOTE these services reverse in New St.

WSMR Any services schedualed through Birmingham New St(None are booked to Call) to be diverted. Services call at Tame Bridge Parkway.

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ATW Setrvices to International to run Direct from/to Wolverhampton. Freight No freight services via Birmingham New St.

Arrangements IF DERBY LINES BLOCKED 15pth available

LM xx33 Birmingham New St – Northampton start International at xx45. Inwards service xx56 Northampton – Birmingham New St terminates at xx45. (1 hour lay over). xx53 Birmingham – Euston starts International at xx05. Inwards service xx46 Euston – Birmingham New St terminates at xx04. Cross City Services reduce to 3 per hour at xx06 and xx36 ex New St, all to Lichfield TV HL. Return services at xx22 and xx52 and xx55 to Lichfield City returning at xx44. (PEAK Service increase to 4 per hour). Rugeley service reduced to 1 trains per hour and operate via the North End. Wolverhampton – New St – Walsall; service to reduce to 1 per hour.

VT xx30 and xx50 Birmingham New St – Euston Services to run as normal, inwards arrives xx06 and xx25. xx03 and xx43 Euston – Birminham New St Services to run as normal. Implement plan as per A xx45 Wolverhampton – Euston to Divert and run direct to International via Soho Road and xx23 Euston – Wolverhampton divert direct to Wolverhampton via Soho Rd. Train continue to service Sandwell & Dudley.

XC Claas 170 services; Birmingham – Leicester/Stansted Airport and return, reduce to 1 per hour. Calling all stations to Leicester. Cardiff/Birmingham – Nottingham and return reduce to 1 per hour. Class 220/221 services. Manchester – Bristol and reverse services unaffected. Manchester – Reading/Bournemouth and reverse services to divert and run direct between Wolverhampton and International. Scotland/Newcastle – WoE and return to run as booked. Newcastle – Reading/Bournemouth and reverse services to run as booked. NOTE these services reverse in New St.

WSMR Any services schedualed through Birmingham New St(None are booked to Call) to be diverted. Services call at Tame Bridge Parkway.

ATW Setrvices to International to run Direct from/to Wolverhampton. Freight No freight services via Birmingham New St.

C - TBW Refer 5.7 and 5.12 for guidance on establishing line capacity and train service allocation

D - BI-DI

E - SLW Capacity of trains per hour (tph) under SLW conditions over the route section(s) above:- 6 - but consider option to divert

locked lines direction as above, run normal over open line direction. tph Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation LM 3 VT 2 XC 1

Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation

EWS Divert via Aston. See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation

GBRf Normal “Night services” See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation

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MD301.8 BIRMINGHAM NEW ST STATION CLOSED A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

TOC Service routes Arrangements Rugeley/Cannock/Walsall/New St

Start/terminate Walsall

Cross City Service runs in 2 portions:- Five Ways/ Kings Norton - Redditch & Lichfield - Gravelly Hill (Consider Aston).

Coventry – New St. Start/terminate Birmingham International. Wolves - New St – Walsall Run via Soho Road to Walsall and returns same route. New St - Liverpool Start/terminate Wolves/Stafford New St - Shrewsbury Start/terminate Wolverhampton

LM

Euston/Northampton New St Terminating at International VT EBW

Scotland Services

xx03 Euston – Birmingham New St service terminates at International at xx12. Returns as xx30 Birmingham New St – Euston at xx40. xx23 Euston – Wolverhampton service diverts from International via Stechford, Aston and Soho Rd to Sandwell (dept early if required) to Wolverhampton. Returns xx45 from Wolverhampton same route to International dept at xx20. xx43 Euston – Birmingham New St service terminates at International at xx52. Returns as xx50 Birminham New St – Euston at xx00. Southbound – Hourly Scottish WCML service is diverted from Wolverhampton to/from Birmingham International. Northbound – Hourly xx20 Services Ex New St start back from International, first call Wolverhampton at xx36.

To/From North-East Class 170 Services; Cardiff – Nottingham nad reverse services to Divert via Camp Hill. Passengers to be directed to Snow Hill for a Worcester service and change at Droitwich Spa. SSO to be issued for Droitwich Spa if required. Birminham – Nottingham and reverse stopping service withdrawn. Birmingham – Stansted Airport and reverse services to start/terminate at Coleshill and call all stations to/from Leicester. Birmingham – Leicester and reverse services Withdrawn Class 220/221 Services,. Souuthbound ; Newcastle/Scotland – South West /WoE services to call at Tamworth (xx:xx) then diverted via Landor Street and Camp Hill to Cheltenham (xx:xx). ALL trains to call at Longbridge, except multiple Voyager sets. Newcastle – Reading/Bournemouth services divert via Wichnor Jcn /Lichfield City/Aston/Stechford and international (T/C and wait time). Manchester – Bristol services to divert from Wolverhampton via Bescot/Soho Rd/Galton Jcn/Kidderminster and Worcester to Cheltenham. Spa (T/C relief at Wolverhampton) Manchester – Readfing/Bournemouth services to divert from Wolverhampton to Internatioanal via Grand or Stour Valley. NOTE most services booked via Solihull. Northbound; WoE/South West - Newcastle/Scotland to divert from Cheltenham via Camp Hill and Landor Street All trains to call at Longbridge (except multiple Voyager sets) and Tamworth. Bournemouth/reading – Newcastle services. Divert from International to Stechford/Aston/Lichfield City and Wichnor Jcn. Bristol – Manchester services to divert from Cheltenham Spa via Worcester/Kidderminster/Galton Jcn/Soho Rd and Bescot to Wolverhampton. (T/C Relief at Wolverhampton). Reading/Bournemouth – Manchester services to divert from Leamington Spa to Coventry and International then to Wolverhampton via Stour Valley or Grand Jcn routes. NOTE services are booked via Solihull. Consideration for the use of the Down Goods Line at Longbridge to be made available fo XC when they call additionally at Longbridge

XC

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ATW Cambrian line, Holyhead/Chester & Shrewsbury line services.

Start/terminate Wolverhampton or to run direct to International.

WSMR Via Aston and International to/from Leamington Spa.

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Aston or Camp Hill, as appropriate. B - MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION

Arrangements Any partial closure of the Station to be subject to Stour/Derby Tunnels restricted service.


D - BI-DI

E - SLW tph Service Allocation - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation EWS Divert via Aston. See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on

service allocation OTHERS See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation

MD301.9 BIRMINGHAM NEW ST – SOHO SOUTH JCN 2 Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Wolverhampton – New St - Walsall local services divert via Soho Rd, Aston, into New St.. Return services call same in reverse. If

congestion occurs 1 train per hour to direct from Smethwick Rolfe St via Soho Rd to Hamstead thence to Walsall. New St - Liverpool services divert via Aston & Bescot to Wolverhampton (subject to crew knowledge) Or terminate at Stafford or Wolverhampton. New St – Shrewsbury divert via Bescot and Aston if TC Knowledge permits or start/terminate Wolverhampton New St – Walsall / Rugbeley booked via Soho Rd to divert via Aston (To reduce to 1 train per hour).

VT xx45 Wolverhampton –Euston services divert via Soho Rd, Aston and Stechford NOT calling New St xx23 Euston – Wolverhampton services divert from Stechford via Aston and Soho Rd. NOT to call B’ham New St. Birmingham New St – Scotland divert via South End and Bescot to Wolverhampton. Scotland – Birmingham New St services divert from Wolverhampton via Bescot and Aston arriving the South End at New St.

XC Manchester – Reading/Bournemouth and reverse services ????? Manchester – Bristol/WoE and reverse services ????

ATW Cambrian/Chester/Shrewsbury to Birmingham International services terminate/ start at Wolverhampton or divert via Bescot pending train crew knowledge.

WSMR Divert via Coventry and International as required. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Aston, or Sutton Park/Bescot, as appropriate.


To operated Normal services over the unaffected line. Over the affexcted line divert services as Part A.


D - BI-DI

E - SLW Capacity of trains per hour (tph) under SLW conditions over the route section(s) above:- 4 - but consider option to divert

blocked lines direction as above, run normal over open line direction. ATW services though would still terminate /start at Wolverhampton.

LM See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation EWS Divert via Aston. See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation NOTE: ALL TRAIN FAILURES on the Coventry - Wolverhampton corridor shall be treated as a LINE BLOCKAGE requiring implementation of these Regional contingency plans.

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Date: December 2008


MD301.10 SOHO NORTH JCN. – GALTON JCN 1¾ Miles * A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Walsall - New St - Wolves local service, to operate to/from Walsall only. To be suspended Wolverhampton – New St.

New St – Liverpool services divert via Soho Rd New St – Shrewsbury start/terminate Wolverhampton or divert via Aston if Route Knowledge permits.

VT xx45 Wolverhampton -Euston services divert via Portobello Jcn. and Soho Rd to New St. xx23 Euston – Wolverhampton services to divert via Soho Rd and Portobello Jcn to Wolverhampton.. xx20 Birmingham – Scot divert Portobello Jcn and Soho road to New Street xx52/xx00 Edinburgh/Glasgow services from Wolverhampton to divert via Portobello Jcn and Soho Rd.

XC Divert via Portobello Jcn. & Soho Rd to New St

ATW Cambrian/Chester/Shrewsbury to Birmingham international services terminate/ start at Wolverhampton or run direct to International.

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Bescot.

Traffic to Wolverhampton Steel Terminal will require top & tail via Wolverhampton by prior arrangement. NOTE: When it is necessary to reduce train movements on this route, services may be diverted as required via Portobello and Soho Rd, as per section A above. B - MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION

Arrangements Services over the unaffected line to run as normal.

Serbvices over the affected line to divert as per Section A. The Walsall – New St – Wolverhampton service could operate as a circular, running direct between Walsall and Wolverhampton via Portobello Jcn.


D - BI-DI

E - SLW Capacity of trains per hour (tph) under SLW conditions over the route section(s) above:-

4 - * SLW would be between Soho & Albion but consider option to divert blocked lines direction as above, run normal over open line direction. ATW services though would still terminate / start at Wolverhampton. See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation.

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MD301.11 GALTON JCN. * – WOLVERHAMPTON 9 Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM New St - Liverpool services divert via Soho Rd & Bescot to Wolverhampton or terminate at Stafford

Walsall - New St - Wolves local service is suspended., between New St and Wolverhampton and reverse.. Shrewsbury – New St and return services to divert via Bescot (TC Knowledge permitting) or terminate/restart at Wolverhampton.

VT xx45 Wolverhampton -Euston services to divert via Portobello Jcn. and Soho Rd to New St . xx23 Euston – Wolverhampton services to divert from New St via Soho Rd and Portobello Jcn.. xx20 Birmingham – Scotland services Divert via Portobello Jcn. & Soho Rd to New St xx52/xx00 Edinburgh/Glasgow services Divert to Wolverhampton via Soho Rd and Portobello Jcn

XC Divert via Portobello Jcn. & Soho Rd to New St ATW Cambrian/Holyhead/Chester/Shrewsbury to International services terminate / start at Wolverhampton or divert via Bescot

pending train crew route knowledge. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Bescot. Traffic to Wolverhampton Steel Terminal will require top & tail via Wolverhampton, if access available short

of point of obstruction. NOTE: When it is necessary to reduce train movements on this route, services may be diverted as required via Portobello and Soho Rd, as per section A above. B - MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION

Arrangements Services over the unaffected line to run as normal.

Serbvices over the affected line to divert as per Section A. The Walsall – New St – Wolverhampton service could operate as a circular, running direct between Walsall and Wolverhampton via Portobello Jcn.


D - BI-DI

E - SLW - Capacity of trains per hour (tph) under SLW conditions over the route section(s) above:- 4 - * Soho would be used for SLW and NOT Galton Jcn., but consider option to divert blocked lines direction as above, run normal over open line direction. ATW services though would still terminate / start at Wolverhampton.

tph Service Allocation - Refer 5.12 for guidance on line capacity and service allocation LM 4 Stopping services, but EWS trains to Wolves Steel terminal to run. See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance

on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation ATW Nil Services still terminate / start at Wolverhampton or divert via Bescot pending train crew route knowledge.. See SLW

Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation EWS * * Services to/from Wolves S.T. to run but be regulated. See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line

capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation OTHERS Nil Divert as per Section A. See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on

service allocation

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MD301.12 WOLVERHAMPTON Station Blocked This Plan is based on Wolverhampton PSB being open, but no access is available to either end of the Station. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM xx01 and xx36 New St - Liverpool services divert via Soho Rd & Bescot to Stafford.

xx04 and xx34 Liverpool – New St services divert from Bushbury Jcn via Bescot and Soho Jcn to New St. Walsall - New St - Wolves local service is suspended., between New St and Wolverhampton and reverse.. Shrewsbury – New St and return to be cancelled. A shuttle service may be possible to/from Telford. ECS To/from Madeley Jcn to cross over.

VT xx45 Wolverhampton -Euston services to start from New St at xx05. xx23 Euston – Wolverhampton services to terminated at New St arrive xx45. xx20 Birmingham – Scotland services Divert via Portobello Jcn. & Soho Rd to New St xx52/xx00 Edinburgh/Glasgow services Divert to Wolverhampton via Soho Rd and Portobello Jcn

XC Divert via Portobello Jcn. & Soho Rd to New St ATW Cambrian/Holyhead/Chester/Shrewsbury to International services terminate / start at Shrewsbury.. WSMR Southbound services to either Divert from Shrewsbury (Reverse) to Crewe(Rerverse) then Stafford, Bushbury Jcn and

Bescot to Tame Bridge P Way. OR if T/C Knowledge permits to divert from Oxley via the Chord to Stafford (Reverse) the back Bushbury Jcn to Bescot and Tame Bridge P Way. Northbound services to operate in Reverse of the above. NOTE WSMR services are either Class 67 Top/Taii or Class 67/DVT operated.

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Services to from Ironbridge would be affected. To divert via Oxley Chord and to/from Stafford if able. NOTE: When it is necessary to reduce train movements on this route, services may be diverted as required via Portobello and Soho Rd, as per section A above. MD301.13 WOLVERHAMPTON NORTH JCN. – BUSHBURY JCN 1 ¼ Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM New St – Liverpool services divert via Portobello Jcn., Bescot & Soho Rd to Nst (NOT calling Wolves or terminate Stafford).

No other services directly affected, any arrangement to alter other services by conference call. VT xx20 Birmingham – Scotland services divert Soho Rd, Bescot and Portobello Jcn not calling Wolverhampton

xx52/xx00 Edinburgh/Glasgow services divert from Bushbury Jn to Portobello Jcn, Bescot and Soho Rd to New St, not calling at Wolverhampton.

XC Divert via Portobello Jcn., Bescot, Soho Rd to New St (NOT calling Wolves) - Coach service Wolves – Stafford in conjunction with London Midland

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via direct route Portobello – Bushbury.


Services over the unaffected line to run as normal. Serbvices over the affected line to divert as per Section A.

C - TBW Refer 5.7 for guidance on establishing line capacity - Normal service level. D - BI-DI

E - SLW - Capacity of trains per hour (tph) under SLW conditions over the route section(s) above:- 5 tph Service Allocation - Refer 5.12 for guidance on line capacity and service allocation LM 2/3 See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation XC 2/3 OR Divert via Portobello Jcn., Bescot, Soho Rd to New St (NOT calling Wolves) See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8

for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation EWS Divert via direct route. See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on

service allocation GBRf Nil Divert via Portobello Jcn. & Soho Rd to/from New St. See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8 for guidance on line

capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD301.14 BUSHBURY JCN. - STAFFORD TRENT VALLEY JCN 13 Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Birmingham New St - Liverpool services operate Birningham New St – Wolverhampton and return and Crewe - Liverpool and

return (terminate Crewe) Additional Driver to be made available at Wolverhampton to Shunt Units to CS as required.

VT xx20 Birmingham – Scotland services start at Crewe. Xx52/xx00 Scotland – Birmingham services terminate at Crewe. 1D80/1D00 to start at Stafford. ECS from Central Rivers. 1M00 to be cancelled. 1R23 Manchester – Euston to be cancelled to Wolverhampton and restarted from Wolverhampton.

XC 1 train per hour Manchester – Bristol services to be diverted from Stafford via Tamworth and Nuneaton to Birmingham New St. 1 train per hour Bristol – Manchester services to be diverted from Birmingham New St via Nuneaton and Tamworth to Stafford. xx27 Manchester – Bournemouth service xx04 Ex New St to be cancelled between Manchester and Birmingham New St. xx45 Bournemouth – Manchester services due Birmingham New St xx49 to terminate at Birminham New St XX18. Is cancelled between Birminham New St and Manchester and Unit forms xx04 departure to the south.

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Diversions will depend on final destination, route knowledge and capacity. Options include: Cannock Line to Bescot.; via

Nuneaton (RR) to Bescot and to Barnt Green; Nuneaton to Heyford, via Coventry; WCML direct to Rugby and south; routes from Crewe via Shrewsbury to South Wales/South West.


Services over the unaffected line to run as normal. Serbvices over the affected line to divert as per Section A.

C - TBW ALL Refer 5.7 for guidance on establishing line capacity – 2. 3 paths per hour 2x XC 1x Freight

D - BI-DI

E - SLW ALL Capacity of trains per hour (tph) under SLW conditions over the route section(s) above:- 2

Consider option to divert blocked lines direction as above, run normal over open line direction. See SLW Guidelines - Refer 5.8

for guidance on line capacity and 5.12 for guidance on service allocation

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD305 BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET - BLACKWELL MD305.1 BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET – CHURCH ROAD 1 ¼ miles

CHURCH ROAD – KINGS NORTON 4 miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Cross City service to be split at New Street, with New Street – Lichfield TV running normally, south side to run to/from Kings Norton

or Five Ways. Diesel service New Street – Kings Norton/ or Redditch, very difficult due to lack of Units. New Street – Hereford via Stourbridge or Camp Hill Nottingham – Cardiff/Hereford services call New Street, then via Camp Hill to Kings Norton. Cardiff – Nottingham Service to run via Camp Hill to New St from Kings Norton. This service may be split at New Street.

XC Class 170 Services. Nottingham – Cardiff/Hereford services call New Street, then via Camp Hill to Kings Norton. Cardiff – Nottingham Service to run via Camp Hill to New St from Kings Norton. This service may be split at New Street. Class 220/221 Services. Manchester – Bristol/WoE services to divert via Camp Hill (if required) to Kings Norton. WoE/Bristol – Manchester services (if required) to divert from Kings Norton via Camp Hill. Scotland/Newcastle – Bristol/WoE services to reverse in New St and divert via Camp Hill to Kings Norton. WoE/Bristol – Newcastle/Scotland services to divert from Kings Norton via Camp Hill to New St (Reverse).

Freight No booked services





with relevant parties. Only Cross City services to utilise TBW, unless otherwise agreed.


E - SLW ALL Preferred option is to run normally over open line and use diversionary arrangements as per Section A above vice blocked line. If

SLW is required, refer 5.8 for guidance on establishing line capacity. Service allocation to be agreed at control conference call with relevant parties. Cross City service would require SLW to operate through (electric).

MD305.2 KINGS NORTON – HALESOWEN JCN 2 ½ miles HALESOWEN JCN – BARNT GREEN 2 1/2 miles

A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Cross City South services if blockage south of Longbridge to be thinned to reduce congestion.

If blockage between Kings Norton – Longbridge service to be Suspended., with New Street – Lichfield TV running normally. If a Unit is available on the Redditch Brach a shuttle service to operate. xx49 Birmingham New St – Hereford services Divert via Stourbridge to Droitwich. xx40 Hereford – Birmingham New St services, Divert from Droitwich to New St.

XC Scotland/Newcastle – Bristol/WoE, Divert via Galton Jnc & Stourbridge. Hourly xx12 path from New St to be diverted via Stourbridge and Worcester. Manchester – Bristol/WoE services to terminate/restart at New St. Nottingham – Cardiff services to terminate at New St and restart at Worcester. Cardiff – Nottingham services to terminate at Worcester and restart at New St. Request made to other TOCs to thin out services via Kidderminster

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Galton Jnc & Stourbridge or

Leamington Spa and Thames Valley. Consider diverting the Portbury – Ironbridge Coal services via Severn Tunnel/Hereford/The Marches and Telford to Bescot..


ALL Full service operates, but Freight services may be subject to regulation or diversion dependant upon line capacity. Cross City performance to be maintained through use of Service Recovery Plan.



D - BI-DI

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


ALL Not applicable


SLW is required, refer 5.8 for guidance on establishing line capacity. Service allocation to be agreed at control conference call with relevant parties. SLW could be considered for Cross City only to maintain half-hourly service.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD310 BARNT GREEN - REDDITCH MD310.1 BARNT GREEN – REDDITCH 5 miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Cross City services terminate/start Barnt Green.


Not applicable.

C - TBW ALL Not applicable.


E - SLW ALL Not applicable.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD315 STECHFORD SOUTH JCN. – ASTON SOUTH JCN. MD315.1 STECHFORD – ASTON SOUTH JCN 3 Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY XC ECS moves to Birmingham International to run via Proof House WSMR Divert via New Street Freight Divert via Nuneaton or New Street




C - TBW ALL Refer 5.7 for guidance on establishing line capacity - Normal service level. D - BI-DI

E - SLW ALL Capacity of trains per hour (tph) under SLW conditions over the route section(s) above:-

3 - Normal service level

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD320 PROOF HOUSE JCN – BUSHBURY JCN (VIA BESCOT) MD320.1 PROOF HOUSE JCN – ASTON SOUTH JCN (VIA BESCOT) 3 miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Cross City services split at New Street. Cross City nth services to run half hourly Gravelly Hill to Lichfield TV only

New Street – Walsall – Cannock line services run via Soho.

VT ECS from Central Rivers run via Water Orton.

XC ECS from Central Rivers run via Water Orton. Services to NW via Soho.

WSMR Via New Street Freight Divert via Sutton Park line or via Coventry/Nuneaton or via New Street, if capacity available. Note only alternative for W10 gauge is

via Trent Valley.








SLW is required, refer 5.8 for guidance on establishing line capacity. Service allocation to be agreed at control conference call with relevant parties. SLW could be considered for Cross City only to maintain half-hourly service.

MD320.2 ASTON NORTH JCN – PERRY BARR SOUTH JCN 2 ¼ miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM New Street – Walsall – Cannock line services run via Soho. VT XC NW services via Soho WSMR Via New Street FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Sutton Park line or via Coventry/Nuneaton or via New Street, if capacity available. Note only

alternative for W10 gauge is via Trent Valley.





with relevant parties. Divert where possible via Soho.



SLW is required, refer 5.8 for guidance on establishing line capacity. Service allocation to be agreed at control conference call with relevant parties.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD320.3 PERRY BARR NORTH JCN – NEWTON JCN 3 ¾ miles NEWTON JCN – BESCOT JCN 1mile A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Stafford/Cannock – Birmingham services terminate/start Walsall or Tame Bridge Parkway, if feasible.

Peak Cannock line services may run via Wolverhampton/Darlaston. VT XC NW Services via Soho WSMR Via New Street and Sandwell FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Sutton Park line or via Coventry/Nuneaton or via New Street, if capacity available. Note only alternative for W10 gauge is

via Trent Valley.








SLW is required, refer 5.8 for guidance on establishing line capacity. Service allocation to be agreed at control conference call with relevant parties. SLW could be considered for Walsall line services only to maintain half-hourly service.

MD320.4 BESCOT JCN – PORTOBELLO JCN 4miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Walsall – Wolverhampton service reduced to 19.36 Walsall – Wolverhampton. VT Any ecs OR SERVICE TO BE DIVERTED. XC NW Services via Soho WSMR Via New Street and Sandwell. Not calling at Tame Bridge Parkway. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Soho/Wolverhampton or Cannock line or via Coventry/Nuneaton. Note only alternative for

W10 gauge is via Trent Valley.









Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD320.5 PORTOBELLO JCN – BUSHBURY JCN 2 ¾ miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements VT No booked service FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Wolverhampton









Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD325 SOHO EAST JCN – PERRY BARR WEST JCN (SOHO LINES) MD325.1 SOHO EAST JCN – PERRY BARR WEST JCN 2 miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Birmingham – Walsall/Cannock services divert from New Street via Aston WSMR Via Aston XC ECS moves to Birmingham International to run via Proof House FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Services for Wolves Steel Terminal run via Proof House/New Street.









Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD340 ASTON NORTH JCN – WICHNOR JCN MD340.1 GRAVELLEY HILL – WYLDE GREEN 3 ¼ miles WYLDE GREEN – FOUR OAKS 2 ½ miles FOUR OAKS – BLAKE STREET 1 ¾ miles BLAKE STREET – LICHFIELD CITY 5 ½ miles LICHFIELD CITY – LICHFIELD TV JCN 1 ¼ miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Cross City services to run through from New Street to Four Oaks, Blake Street or Lichfield City according to the point of blockage.

Option to turn back at Gravelley Hill and Wylde Green using 3-car units, if appropriate. Shuttle service on other side of blockage may be feasible.

VT ECS from Central Rivers run via Water Orton. XC ECS run via Water Orton.







E - SLW ALL Refer 5.8 for guidance on establishing line capacity. Likely half-hourly service. MD340.2 LICHFIELD TV JCN – WICHNOR JCN 5 ¼ miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements VT ECS from Central Rivers run via Water Orton. XC ECS run via Water Orton. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Water Orton and Sutton Park line.








Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD345 BESCOT JCN – RUGELEY NORTH JCN MD345.1 BESCOT JCN – PLECK JCN ¾ mile PLECK JCN – WALSALL ¾ mile A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Birmingham – Walsall/Cannock line services terminate Tame Bridge Parkway. Services to be thinned.

Blockage Bescot Jcn – Pleck Jcn peak Cannock line services may run via Wolverhampton/Darlaston. Blockage Pleck Jcn – Walsall, Walsall – Wolverhampton service withdrawn

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Coventy/Leamington for Southampton, New Street for south west and Nueaton WCML/East Midlands, subject to capacity.








SLW is required, refer 5.8 for guidance on establishing line capacity. Service allocation to be agreed at control conference call with relevant parties. SLW could provide half-hourly service for Walsall/Cannock lines.

MD345.2 WALSALL – BLOXWICH 2 ¾ mile BLOXWICH – HEDNESFORD 7 miles HEDNESFORD – RUGELEY NORTH JCN 5 miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Dependent on location of blockage, services to/from New Street to start/terminate at Walsall, Hednesford or Rugeley Town. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Bushbury. Traffic for Rugeley PS via Rugeley TV, if available.






E - SLW ALL SLW could provide hourly service for Cannock lines.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD355 LICHFIELD TV JCN – LICHFIELD TRENT VALLEY (CHORD LINE) MD355.1 LICHFIELD TV JCN – LICHFIELD TRENT VALLEY ¼ mile A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Water Orton and Sutton Park line.







Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD360 PLECK JCN – DARLASTON JCN MD360.1 PLECK JCN – DARLASTON JCN 1 ¼ miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Walsall – Wolverhampton service reduced to 19.36 Walsall – Wolverhampton. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Bescot Yard or U/DGL (RR) or via Soho lines.









Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD365 PORTOBELLO JCN – WOLVERHAMPTON MD365.1 PORTOBELLO JCN – WOLVERHAMPTON 1 ¾ miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Walsall – Wolverhampton service reduced to 19.36 Walsall – Wolverhampton. WSMR Via Sandwell. Not calling at Tame Bridge Parkway FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert from Bescot via Perry Barr/Soho/Wolves to access Shrewsbury line.









Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD401 HEYFORD – BORDESLEY JCN MD401.1 TACKLEY GF – AYNHO JCN 8 ¼ miles

AYNHO JCN – BANBURY SOUTH JCN 5 miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements CRCL Normal service between Marylebone & Bicester.

No service between Banbury and Stratford-on-Avon Hourly service between Banbury & Snow Hill.

XC xx.04 New Street – Banbury & xx.54 Banbury – New Street to run. (Manchester – Bournemouth Services) xx34 New Street – Bournemouth to be cancelled. (Scotland/Newcastle services). Reverse services to operate to/from Oxford..

FGW Terminate oxford WSMR To Operate to/from Banbury Only. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Services on Southampton – NW/WMids axis divert via Kew East-Acton Canal Wharf-WCML. Other services could route via Barnt

Green.







E - SLW ALL Capacity is 3 tph, provisionally allocated 1 each CRCL, XC, Freight. Service allocation to be agreed at control conference call with

relevant parties and to recognise peak flow direction. Freight to be diverted via WCML where possible

MD401.2 BANBURY NORTH JCN – FENNY COMPTON 8 miles FENNY COMPTON – LEAMINGTON SPA 11 ¼ miles

A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements CRCL Normal service between Marylebone & Banbury.

Hourly service Leamington & Snow Hill. XC xx.04 New Street – Leaminmgton Spa & xx.12 Leamington Spa – New Street to run. (Manchester –

Bournemouth Services) Services continue and originate from Manchester as normal. xx34 New Street – Bournemouth to be cancelled. (Scotland/Newcastle services). Reverse services to operate to/from Oxford..

WSMR To operate to/from Leamington Spa. Train to shunt to Up side back Platform as required. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Services on Southampton – NW/WMids axis divert via Kew East-Acton Canal Wharf-WCML. Other

services could route via Barnt Green.







E - SLW ALL Capacity is 2 tph, provisionally allocated 1 each CRCL, XC. Service allocation to be agreed at control conference call with relevant

parties. Freight services to be diverted vai alternate routes or paths agreed between controls.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD401.3 LEAMINGTON SPA – HATTON 6 miles HATTON – DORRIDGE 6 ¾ miles DORRIDGE – TYSELEY SOUTH JCN 7 miles

See separate Document. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Blockage Leamington & Hatton. Services Leamington – Snow Hill start/terminate Dorridge.

Blockage Hatton & Dorridge. Services Leamington – Snow Hill start/terminate Dorridge. ECS moves from/to Leamington may route via Stratford and Shirley. A Peak Hors service Leamington Spa – Snow Hill via Stratford, calling Warwick, Warwick Parkway, Hatton ans Startford (Reverse) or reverse may operate if Traincrew available. Blockage Dorridge & Tyseley. Services Dorridge to Stourbridge and beyond start/terminate Snow Hill. ECS to and from Tyseley TMD if required. Leamington Services Cancelled except at Peak times when to run via Stratford upon Avon (Reverse) and Hatton to Leamington Spa or reverse to operate if Traincrew available. xx17/xx37/xx57 Snow Hill – Doridge departures Terminate Snow Hill/restart in booked paths south.

CRCL Blockage Leamington & Hatton. Services Marylebone – Snow Hill start/terminate Leamington, Straford upon Avon service to start/terminate at Banbury. May also run Kidderminster – Moor Street and turnback via Tyseley. Blockage Hatton & Dorridge. Services Marylebone – Snow Hill start/terminate Warwick Parkway (ECS via Hatton). May also run Kidderminster – Moor Street and turnback via Tyseley. (AM peak to run to Snow Hill, ECS to Tyseley; Evening peak services 16.12 – 18.12 to operate to Dorridge if able) Marylebone – Stratford services can run normally. Blockage Dorridge & Tyseley. Services Marylebone – Snow Hill start/terminate Dorridge. May also run Kidderminster – Moor Street and turnback via Tyseley in Peak periods.

XC Divert via Coventry, stopping at International if requested by XC. WSMR Divert via Coventry and Birmingham Internatioanal as required. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Coventry to Bescot or Nuneaton. Or any other agreed route subject to Traffic requirements.







E - SLW ALL Capacity is 2/3 tph, provisionally allocated 1/2 LM, 1 CRCL. Service allocation to be agreed at control conference call with relevant

parties. Freight services to be Diverted or agrred by all parties on the Day.

MD401.4 TYSELEY SOUTH JCN - SMALL HEATH SOUTH JCN ¾ mile SMALL HEATH SOUTH JCN – BORDESLEY JCN 1 ½ miles

See separate Document. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Stratford service to operate shuttle to Shirley or Tyseley, if available..

Services from Stourbridge to Dorridge/Stratford, terminate/start Moor Street or Snow Hill, as necessary.

CRCL Marylebone – Snow Hill start/terminate Dorridge (Acocks Green, if Tyseley available for turnback), will serve all stataions. May also run Kidderminster – Moor Street..

XC Divert via Coventry, stopping at Bham Intl if requested by XC. WSMR Divert via Coventry and Birmingham International as required. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Coventry to Bescot or Nuneaton. Services to/from Queens Head to operate from Stourbridge direction, or via Galton

Jnc/Langley Green (RR).




C - TBW

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


ALL If TBW is available, refer 5.7 for guidance on establishing line capacity. Service allocation to be agreed at control conference call with relevant parties.


E - SLW ALL Capacity is 3 tph, provisionally allocated 2 LM, 1 CRCL. Service allocation to be agreed at control conference call with relevant

parties. Freight and XC divert as per section A above.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD405 LEAMINGTON SPA JCN - COVENTRY SOUTH JCN MD405.1 LEAMINGTON SPA JCN - COVENTRY SOUTH JCN 9 ¼ miles (single

line 6 miles with passing loop @ Kenilworth) A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements XC All services divert via Solihull with open stops. WSMR Divert via Solihull FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Solihull, Sutton Park & Bushbury.


XC In some circumstances Working by pilotman may be applicable..




Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD410 COVENTRY NORTH JCN – NUNEATON SOUTH JCN MD410.1 COVENTRY SOUTH JNC – HAWKESBURY LANE 4 ¾ miles HAWKESBURY LANE – NUNEATON SOUTH JNC 4 ½ miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Service suspended. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Stechford & Bushbury to NW or via Solihull & Sutton Park line to Bescot/Washwood Heath








Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD420 HATTON STATION – STRATFORD UPON AVON MD420.1 HATTON STATION – BEARLEY JCN (single line) 5 ½ miles BEARLEY JNC – STRATFORD UPON AVON 3 ½ miles See Separate Document. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM If Hatton – Bearley Jcn blocked, ECS moves to run via Shirley.

If Bearley Jcn – Straford blocked, service terminates Henley in Arden. (Passengers forward by Road Transport) CRCL Marylebone – Stratford services to terminate/start Hatton. (Passengers to/from Stratford upon Avon by Road Transport from

Leamington Spa).






E - SLW ALL Not applicable Hatton – Bearley Jcn. Could be considered Bearley Jcn – Stratford to provide hourly service to either CTL or CRCL.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD425 TYSELEY SOUTH JCN – BEARLEY JCN MD425.1 TYSELEY SOUTH JCN – SHIRLEY 3 ¾ miles SHIRLEY – HENLEY IN ARDEN 9 ½ miles HENLEY IN ARDEN – BEARLEY JCN 4 ½ miles See Separate Document A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM If Tyseley South – Shirley blocked, Worcester/Stourbridge – Shirley services to terminate Snow Hill and ECS to Tyseley to await next

working, to restsrt from Moor St. Stratford upon Avon services to divert and operate via Solihull. If Shirley – Henley In Arden blocked, services to Stratford run via Hatton. Services to Henley In Arden terminate Shirley. If Henley in Arden – Bearley Jcn blocked, services to Henley in Arden. Road Transport forward. A Peak service to operate via Solihull.






E - SLW ALL To be considered. Refer 5.8 for guidance on establishing line capacity.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD430 DROITWICH SPA – STOURBRIDGE NORTH JCN MD430.1 HARTLEBURY – KIDDERMINSTER JCN 3 ¾ miles KIDDERMINSTER JCN – BLAKEDOWN 2 ¾ miles BLAKEDOWN – STOURBRIDGE NORTH JCN 4 ½ mies See Separate Document A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Blockage Hartlebury – Kidderminster services from Stratford/Leamington/Dorridge to terminate Kidderminster 2 tph. Others subject to

Capacity, to terminate atStourbridge Jcn as required. Subject to Unit availability and consultation with GWZ 2tph Worcester SH – Gt Malvern/Hereford to operate in booked paths. Blockage Kidderminster – Blakedown – Stourbridge services from Stratford/Leamington/Dorridge to start/terminate Stourbridge some services may need to start/terminate at Birmingham Snow Hill. Services from Great Malvern/Worcester terminate/start Kidderminster.

CRCL Blockage Kidderminster – Blakedown – Stourbridge, services to start/terminate Stourbridge. XC Divert via Barnt Green 1 service each direct per day. 1V01/1M89 FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Barnt Green. Special attention to length of Round Oak/Brierley Hill services, if required to RR Stourbridge Jnc. Top/Tail to

be considered from Bescot..





D - BI-DI ALL Not applicable.

E - SLW LM SLW to provide 2 tph each way for LM. CRCL Services terminate/start Stourbridge Junction. Freight SLW will provide notional 1 tph for freight but, where practicable, services should divert.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD435 SMALL HEATH SOUTH JCN – STOURBRIDGE NORTH JCN MD435.1 SMALL HEATH SOUTH JCN – BIRMINGHAM MOOR STREET 1 ¾ miles . A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Stratford / Shirley services to Snow Hill to terminate/start Tyseley Down Slow platform.

Dorridge to Stourbridge/Worcester services, start/terminate Moor Street , then ECs to Tyseley to await return working. If blockage Moor Street – Snow Hill, services to terminate/start back either side of blockage, with thinning out to match crew resources and avoid congestion at termini.

CRCL If blockage Small Heath – Moor Street, Marylebone – Snow Hill services terminate/start at Dorridge or Acocks Green if available. ECS via Tyseley If blockage Moor Street – Snow Hill, services to terminate/start back either side of blockage, with thinning out to match crew resources and avoid congestion at terminal.

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Services to/from Queens Head to operate from Stourbridge






D - BI-DI ALL Available Moor Street – Snow Hill, total capacity 6 tph, any direction.

E - SLW ALL If blockage Small Heath – Moor Street, not practicable.

If blockage Moor Street – Snow Hill, utilise bi-di working section D above.

MD435.2 BIRMINGHAM MOOR STREET – SNOW HILL 1 mile A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Stratford / Shirley services to/from Snow Hill to terminate/start Moor St, if able or Tyseley Down Slow platform in the following

pattern;. Services to run xx30 Moor St – S-O-A arr xx19, depart xx27 arr Moor St xx19. xx37 Moor St – Dorridge arr xx03, depart xx09 arr xx 32, call additionally at Small Heath and Tyseley. Dorridge to Stourbridge/Worcester services, start/terminate Queens Head. Services to run xx18 Queens Head – Worcester Foregate St arrive xx07, depart xx15 arrive Queens Head xx15. xx38 Queens Head – Kidderminster (all Stns) arr xx13, depart xx55 (Semi Fast) to Queens Head arrxx28. xx58 Queens Head – Stourbridge Jn(Semi Fast) arrxx16, depart xx24(All Stns) to Queens Head arr xx48. Customers for Birmingham to be encouragred to change at Galton Bridge and use New St or Metro services from The Hawthornes or St Pauls. Note Metro may not be running to Snow Hill either in these circumstances. Additional Traincrew (Driver/Driver Manager) to be made available at Queens Head. Traincrew PNB to be traken at Worcester or Stourbridge Jcn.

CRCL Marylebone – Snow Hill services terminate/start at Dorridge or Solihull ,ECS via Tyseley

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Services to/from Queens Head to operate from Stourbridge





with relevant parties. Only applicable if Partial Closure.


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


E - SLW ALL Not applicable

MD435.3 BIRMINGHAM SNOW HILL – SMETHWICK JCN 4 miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Services from Stratford/Leamington/Dorridge towards Stourbridge, terminate/start Snow Hill with thinning out to match crew

resources and avoid congestion at termini. Services from Stourbridge to terminate/start at The Hawthorns (Midland Metro connection) or Queens Head. Services to run xx18 Queens Head – Worcester Foregate St arrive xx07, depart xx15 arrive Queens Head xx15. xx38 Queens Head – Kidderminster (all Stns) arr xx13, depart xx55 (Semi Fast) to Queens Head arrxx28. xx58 Queens Head – Stourbridge Jn(Semi Fast) arrxx16, depart xx24(All Stns) to Queens Head arr xx48. If Blockage between The Hawthorns and Smethwick West the following service pattern to apply; Services to run xx26 Rowley Regis – Worcester Foregate St(Semi Fast) arrive xx07, depart xx15 arrive Rowley Regis xx00. xx48 Rowley Regis – Kidderminster (all Stns) arr xx13, depart xx55 (Semi Fast) to Rowley Regis arrxx20. xx06 Rowley Regis – Stourbridge Jn(Semi Fast) arrxx16, depart xx24(All Stns) to Rowley Regis arr xx40.

CRCL Terminate Snow Hill FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Barnt Green.

Services to/from Queens Head to operate from Stourbridge direction,. Access times restricted to fit in with LM services above.







E - SLW LM/ CRCL

SLW to be considered for LM only daytime, plus CRCL moves below. Snow Hill - Rowley Regis 2 tph each direction, or Snow Hill – Queens Head 3 tph each direction.

CRCL CRCL start/end service moves to/from Kidderminster within allocation above. Up direction moves could run ECS to Snow Hill to make RT departure.

Freight “Daytime” Freight services to be diverted via Barnt Green.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD435.4 SMETHWICK JCN – ROWLEY REGIS 4 miles ROWLEY REGIS – STOURBRIDGE NORTH JCN 5 miles . A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Services from Stratford/Leamington/Dorridge towards Stourbridge, terminate/start Snow Hill with thinning out to match crew

resources and avoid congestion at termini. Services from Stourbridge to terminate/start at The Hawthorns (Midland Metro connection) or Queens Head. Services to run xx18 Queens Head – Worcester Foregate St arrive xx07, depart xx15 arrive Queens Head xx15. xx38 Queens Head – Kidderminster (all Stns) arr xx13, depart xx55 (Semi Fast) to Queens Head arrxx28. xx58 Queens Head – Stourbridge Jn(Semi Fast) arrxx16, depart xx24(All Stns) to Queens Head arr xx48. If Blockage between The Hawthorns and Smethwick West the following service pattern to apply; Services to run xx26 Rowley Regis – Worcester Foregate St(Semi Fast) arrive xx07, depart xx15 arrive Rowley Regis xx00. xx48 Rowley Regis – Kidderminster (all Stns) arr xx13, depart xx55 (Semi Fast) to Rowley Regis arrxx20. xx06 Rowley Regis – Stourbridge Jn(Semi Fast) arrxx16, depart xx24(All Stns) to Rowley Regis arr xx40.

CRCL Marylebone – Snow Hill services Terminate Snow Hill XC 1V01 05.00 New St – Cardiff and 1M89 21.50 Cardiff – New St, Divert Barnt Green FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Barnt Green.

Services from Queens Head towards Stourbridge to be routed via Small Heath (RR), New Street and Barnt Green.







E - SLW LM/ CRCL

SLW to be considered for LM only daytime, plus CRCL moves below. 2 tph each direction.

CRCL CRCL start/end service moves to/from Kidderminster within allocation above. Up direction moves could run ECS to Snow Hill to make RT departure.

Freight “Daytime” Freight services to be diverted via Barnt Green.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD440 GALTON JCN – SMETHWICK JCN MD440.1 GALTON JCN – SMETHWICK JCN ¼ mile A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Divert Snow Hill XC 1V01 05.00 New St – Cardiff and 1M89 21.50 Cardiff – New St, Divert Barnt Green FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Barnt Green and, if necessary, Worcester (RR) for Round Oak/Brierley Hill.




C - TBW ALL Unlikely to be utilised – Snow Hill and Stour routes to be kept free flowing.


E - SLW ALL Not an option.

MD445 STOURBRIDGE JCN – STOURBRIDGE TOWN MD445.1 STOURBRIDGE JCN – STOURBRIDGE TOWN ¾ mile A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Service suspended.


Not applicable.




Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD501 DERBY LONDON ROAD JCN – PROOF HOUSE JCN MD501.1 ELFORD GF – KINGSBURY BRANCH JCN 8 ¾ miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements XC Divert via Lichfield.

Southbound - LM services terminating Lichfield City shunt to up siding to follow XC services ex Wichnor, provided that subsequent late start for LM service from Lichfield City is not expected to exceed 4 minutes. LM control to determine whether to omit any station calls to Aston. New Street PSB to monitor forward regulation, with up to 4 minute late departure acceptable for xx.12 and xx.42 LM services to Redditch. ECS from Central Rivers to run via Lichfield. Northbound – LM xx.05 and xx.35 services from New Street to Lichfield Trent Valley may be held up to 4 minutes to give precedence to AXC xx.03 and xx.30 services to Wichnor. ECS to Central Rivers to run via Lichfield. Nottingham – Birmingham – Cardiff terminate Derby / Burton-on-Trent, terminate / start New St. Nottingham – Birmingham – terminate/start Burton-on-Trent and terminate/start New Street

VT ECS to Central Rivers to run via Lichfield FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Leicester. Divert via Lichfield only during ‘overnight’ period and to be clear prior to Central Rivers ECS movements.

Other diversionary routes may exist for longer distance services by control arrangement and subject to crew route knowledge.








SLW is required, refer 5.8 for guidance on establishing line capacity. Service allocation to be agreed at control conference call with relevant parties. SLW could be for Nottingham – Bham service and freight, with XC services as per section A above.

MD501.2 KINGSBURY BRANCH JCN – KINGSBURY JCN A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE


Southbound - LM services terminating Lichfield City shunt to up siding to follow XC services ex Wichnor, provided that subsequent late start for LM service from Lichfield City is not expected to exceed 4 minutes. LM control to determine whether to omit any station calls to Aston. New Street PSB to monitor forward regulation, with up to 4 minute late departure acceptable for xx.12 and xx.42 LM services to Redditch. ECS from Central Rivers to run via Lichfield. Northbound – LM xx.05 and xx.35 services from New Street to Lichfield Trent Valley may be held up to 4 minutes to give precedence to XC xx.03 and xx.30 services to Wichnor. ECS to Central Rivers to run via Lichfield. Nottingham – Birmingham – Cardiff terminate Derby / Burton-on-Trent, terminate / start New St. Nottingham – Birmingham – terminate/start Burton-on-Trent and terminate/start New Street

VT ECS to Central Rivers to run via Lichfield FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Leicester. Divert via Lichfield only during ‘overnight’ period and to be clear prior to Central Rivers ECS movements.

Other diversionary routes may exist for longer distance services by control arrangement and subject to crew route knowledge.

B – MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


Thinning Arrangements (when there is NO restriction on the line which is open, likely to cause delay) –

Thinning Arrangements (when there IS a restriction on the line which is open, likely to cause delay) -

Normal service Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8




E - SLW ALL Preferred option is to run normally over open line and use diversionary arrangements as per Section A above vice blocked line.

Crossover at Kingsbury Jnc is not usable for SLW, requiring section to be through to Water Orton or Whitacre.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD501.3 KINGSBURY JCN – WATER ORTON EAST JCN (fast lines) 4 miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY ALL Divert via slow lines and Whitacre Junction.


Slow lines available via Whitacre Junction. Normal service to run.


with relevant parties. Diverting via slow lines and Whitacre Junction likely to be best option.


E - SLW ALL Not practicable. Divert via slow lines and Whitacre for blocked line direction.

MD501.4 WATER ORTON WEST JCN – CASTLE BROMWICH JCN 1 mile A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE


NE Southbound - LM services terminating Lichfield City shunt to up siding to follow XC services ex Wichnor, provided that subsequent late start for LM service from Lichfield City is not expected to exceed 4 minutes. LM control to determine whether to omit any station calls to Aston. New Street PSB to monitor forward regulation, with up to 4 minute late departure acceptable for xx.12 and xx.42 LM services to Redditch. ECS from Central Rivers to run via Lichfield. NE Northbound – LM xx.05 and xx.35 services from New Street to Lichfield Trent Valley may be held up to 4 minutes to give precedence to XC xx.03 and xx.30 services to Wichnor. ECS to Central Rivers to run via Lichfield. Nottingham – Birmingham – Cardiff terminate / start Derby or Burton-on-Trent for north leg and Birmingham for south leg. East Anglia – Birmingham services terminate Nuneaton. Leicester – Birmingham local service terminate Nuneaton, subject to available capacity.

VT ECS to Central Rivers to run via Lichfield FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Major disruption will result. Various diversionary routes possible according to particular circumstances and resources.

Divert via Lichfield only during ‘overnight’ period and to be clear prior to Central Rivers ECS movements. Other diversionary routes may exist for longer distance services by control arrangement and subject to crew route knowledge. Daw Mill services to route via Nuneaton or possibly via Whitacre and Hams Hall (RR) by arrangement with Facility Owner.


Full service to run, with regulating as necessary. Opportunities to be sought to divert freight services.




E - SLW ALL SLW likely to accommodate 4 tph – 3 XC; 1 Freight. XC NE services to divert via Cross City.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD501.5 CASTLE BROMWICH JCN – LANDOR STREET JCN 4 ½ miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE



VT ECS to Central Rivers to run via Lichfield FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Sutton Park line.or various other diversionary routes possible according to particular circumstances and resources.

Divert via Lichfield only during ‘overnight’ period and to be clear prior to Central Rivers ECS movements.


Full service to run, with regulating as necessary. Opportunities to be sought to divert freight services.



D - BI-DI ALL Not applicable except that Up/Down Goods may preserve access to/from Washwood Heath.

E - SLW ALL SLW likely to accommodate 4 tph – 3 XC; 1 Freight. XC NE services to divert via Cross City. SLW like

MD501.6 LANDOR STREET JCN – PROOF HOUSE JCN 1 mile A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE



VT ECS to Central Rivers to run via Lichfield FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Camp Hill or Sutton Park, as appropriate.






D - BI-DI

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


ALL Not applicable



MD545 KINGSBURY JCN – WHITACRE JCN MD545.1 KINGSBURY JCN – WHITACRE JCN (slow lines) 2 ½ miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements XC All services via fast lines FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY ALL Divert via fast lines (direct route).


Fast lines available (direct route). Normal service to run.


with relevant parties. Diverting via fast lines (direct route) likely to be best option.


E - SLW ALL Not practicable. Divert via fast lines (direct route) for blocked line direction.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD555 NUNEATON – WATER ORTON EAST JCN MD555.1 NUNEATON – ABBEY JCN ½ mile ABBEY JCN – DAW MILL 7 ¾ miles DAW MILL – WHITACRE JCN 2 miles WHITACRE JCN – COLESHILL 1 ¼ miles COLESHILL – WATER ORTON EAST JCN 1 ¼ miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements XC East Anglia – Birmingham services start/term Nuneaton to call at cancelled birmingham services

Leicester – Birmingham cancelled Nottingham local services to call at Water Orton as required

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Coventry/Aston/Sutton Park for Washwood Heath/Lawley Street (subject to gauge). Also, for Hams Hall if section Water

Orton East – Whitacre available. Divert via Stenson Jcn/Sheet Stores Jcn for East Midlands services. Services for Kingsbury and north, divert via Fast lines from Water Orton, if route via Whitacre to Kingsbury Jcn not available. Services to/from Daw Mill to route via Nuneaton, if section Water Orton East – Daw Mill blocked and via Water Orton East, if section Daw Mill – Nuneaton blocked. Services booked to RR in Whitacre loop from/to Nuneaton will need control agreement as to routing (includes traffic to Bedworth and Northampton). If blockage to west of Abbey South Jcn, may be possible to instigate working by top and tail of train with loco each end.







E - SLW ALL Maximum capacity of tph under SLW conditions over the route sections above is 0, 2, 4, 4, 4.

Allocation if SLW Abbey South Jcn – Daw Mill is XC 2 tph, Freight 1 tph but only for services that cannot be diverted as per Section A above (require RR at Whitacre or need gauge cleared route to Hams Hall). Allocation if SLW to West of Daw Mill is XC 2 tph, Freight 1/2 tph according to timings and length.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD565 CASTLE BROMWICH JCN– RYECROFT JCN 11 ½ miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Coventry/Nuneaton and TV or via New Street, if capacity available.







E - SLW Freight SLW to be considered, utilising Sutton Park GF and/or Aldridge crossover, as appropriate. Capacity up to 3 tph. Supplemented by

diversions, as per section A above.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD570 LANDOR STREET JCN – KINGS NORTON JCN (CAMP HILL) MD570.1 LANDOR STREET JCN – ST ANDREWS JCN ½ mile ST ANDREWS JCN – BORDESLEY JCN ¼ mile BORDESLEY JCN – KINGS NORTON JCN 5 ¼ miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM If St Andrews Jcn – Bordesley Jcn not available, ECS moves to/from Tyseley to run via Galton Jcn/Smethwick Jcn and Langley

Green (RR), subject to route knowledge. XC Divert via Selly Oak. for Barnt Green route.

If St Andrews Jcn – Bordesley Jcn not available, divert via Coventry for Oxford Route. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Landor Street – Bordesley Jcn section, divert via Bescot & Coventry.

Bordesley Jcn – Kings Norton section, divert via New Street and Selly Oak, subject to capacity being available.







E - SLW ALL Maximum capacity of tph under SLW conditions over the route sections above is 5, 5, 3.

Allocation to freight and Tyseley ECS moves, with XC diverting via Coventry or Selly Oak, as appropriate.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD575 ST ANDREWS JCN – GRAND JCN MD575.1 ST ANDREWS JCN – GRAND JCN ¾ mile A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM ECS moves to/from Tyseley to run via Landor Street Jcn (RR) or Galton Jcn/Smethwick Jcn and Langley Green (RR), subject to

route knowledge. XC Divert via Selly Oak. for Barnt Green route.

Divert via Coventry for Oxford Route. Southwest services divert via Church Road. Thames valley services divert Cov/Bham Intl.







E - SLW ALL Priority to Tyseley ECS moves, with AXC diverting via Coventry or Selly Oak, as appropriate.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD701 MARYLEBONE – AYNHO JCN MD701.1 MARYLEBONE – NEASDEN SOUTH JCN 5 Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements CRCL Terminate trains at Harrow (see Neasden Junction - Harrow section), South Ruislip, West Ruislip, or Wembley and aim for right time

departures on down services north of the block. Shuttles to run Aylesbury – Harrow. Consider (subject to agreement with Great Western) to divert via Paddington

WSMR To terminate at Banbury. GBRf A Control Service Review to include GBRf Control to agree alternative routing for Metronet trains






GBRf Control Service Review, to include CRCL and GBRf possible alternative routing for Metronet trains



GBRf Control Service Review, to include CRCL and GBRf possible alternative routing for Metronet trains MD701.2 NEASDEN STH JCN – SOUTH RUISLIP 6 ½ Miles SOUTH RUISLIP – WEST RUISLIP 1 ¾ Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements CRCL Snow Hill - Marylebone services to be diverted via Aylesbury & the Met Lines

Shuttle services Princes Risborough – West Ruislip, with passengers for London using the Central line. Aylesbury – Princes Risborough shuttle services cancelled.

WSMR To terminate at Banbury FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Calvert traffic divert via Oxford. GBRf A Control Service Review to include GBRf Control to agree alternative routing for Metronet trains




C - TBW ALL

If TBW is available, refer 5.7 for guidance on establishing line capacity. Service allocation to be agreed at control conference call with relevant parties.



E - SLW ALL Capacity of trains per hour (tph) under SLW conditions over the route section(s) above:-3


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD701.3 WEST RUISLIP – GERRARDS CROSS 5 ¼ Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements CRCL Snow Hill to Marylebone services to be diverted via Aylesbury and the Met Line for the duration of the blockage, with the booked

Aylesbury – Princes Risborough shuttle trains cancelled. Shuttle services West Ruislip – Marylebone & Gerrards Cross – Princes Risborough

WSMR To terminate at Banbury. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Calvert traffic divert via Oxford. GBRf A Control Service Review to include GBRf Control to agree alternative routing for Metronet trains




C - TBW ALL






MD701.4 GERRARDS CROSS – HIGH WYCOMBE 9 Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements CRCL Snow Hill to Marylebone services to be diverted via Aylesbury & the Met for the duration of the blockage, with Aylesbury – Princes

Risborough shuttle trains cancelled. Shuttle services Gerrards Cross - Marylebone & High Wycombe - Princes Risborough.

WSMR To terminate at Banbury. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Calvert traffic divert via Oxford GBRf A Control Service Review to include GBRf Control to agree alternative routing for Metronet trains










Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD701.5 HIGH WYCOMBE – PRINCES RISBOROUGH JCN 8 Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements CRCL Snow Hill to Marylebone services to be diverted via Aylesbury & the Met for the duration of the blockage, with the booked Aylesbury

– Princes Risborough shuttle trains cancelled. Shuttle service High Wycombe – Marylebone;

WSMR To terminate at Banbury. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Calvert traffic divert via Oxford. GBRf A Control Service Review to include GBRf Control to agree alternative routing for Metronet trains




C - TBW ALL






MD701.6 PRINCES RISBOROUGH – BICESTER NORTH 18 ½ Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements WSMR To terminate at Banbury CRCL Normal service between Marylebone & Princes Risborough.

Normal service Snow Hill & Bicester






D - BI-DI ALL Applicable to Down line – 3 tph

E - SLW ALL Capacity of trains per hour (tph) under SLW conditions over the route section(s) above:- 2 - Down Line is Bi-Dir.

MD701.7 BICESTER NORTH – AYNHO JCN 9 Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements WSMR To terminate at Banbury. CRCL Normal service between Marylebone & Bicester.

Normal service Snow Hill & Banbury with 1 tph forward to Oxford.






D - BI-DI

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


ALL Up line – 4 tph (all facing moves) Down line – total 3 tph - 1 tph in the Up direction and 2 tph in the Down direction (double shunt required at Aynho)

E - SLW ALL

Bi-directional working is operative over both the Up and Down lines, so SLW as per Rule Book Section N does not apply.

MD710 NEASDEN SOUTH JCN – HARROW ON THE HILL HARROW ON THE HILL – AMERSHAM (LUL) MD710.1 NEASDEN SOUTH JCN – HARROW ON THE HILL 4 Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements CRCL Services on the Up terminate at Harrow, with passengers for London using the Met line to Baker Street.

Services on the Down start Harrow, with passengers using the Met line to get from Baker Street. WSMR No booked service. GBRf A Control Service Review to include GBRf Control to agree alternative routing for Metronet trains




C - TBW ALL Not applicable



MD710.2 HARROW ON THE HILL – AMERSHAM 14 ¼ Miles HARROW ON THE HILL - RICKMANSWORTH 7 ¾ Miles RICKMANSWORTH - CHALFONT & LATIMER 4 ½ Miles CHALFONT & LATIMER - AMERSHAM 2 Miles

LUL control the lines between Harrow on the Hill. Sth jcn- 1 1/4 miles north of Amersham station inclusive A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements CRCL Shuttle services between Aylesbury – Amersham & Harrow – Marylebone. WSMR No booked service. GBRf A Control Service Review to include GBRf Control to agree alternative routing for Metronet trains







Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD712 AMERSHAM – AYLESBURY MD712.1 AMERSHAM – GREAT MISSENDEN 5 Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements CRCL Normal service to run Amersham – Marylebone.

2 tph shuttle service Aylesbury – Great Missenden WSMR No booked service. GBRf A Control Service Review to include GBRf Control to agree alternative routing for Metronet trains





with relevant parties. GBRf Control Service Review, to include CRCL and GBRf possible alternative routing for Metronet trains


E - SLW ALL

Not applicable. Chiltern services to terminate Amersham

MD712.2 GREAT MISSENDEN - AYLESBURY 9 Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements CRCL Normal service to run Great Missenden – Marylebone. WSMR No booked service. GBRf A Control Service Review to include GBRf Control to agree alternative routing for Metronet trains





with relevant parties. GBRf Control Service Review, to include CRCL and GBRf possible alternative routing for Metronet trains




Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD720 PRINCES RISBOROUGH – AYLESBURY MD720.1 PRINCES RISBOROUGH – AYLESBURY (Single line) 7 ¼ Miles A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements CRCL Marylebone - Aylesbury services terminate/start Princes Risborough WSMR No booked service FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Calvert traffic divert via Oxford. GBRf A Control Service Review to include GBRf Control to agree alternative routing for Metronet trains


Not applicable.




Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


MD801 WOLVERHAMPTON NTH JCN inc – ABBEY FOREGATE MD801.1 OXLEY – ABBEY FORGATE 27 ¾ Miles

OXLEY – CODSALL 3 Miles, CODSALL – COSFORD 5 Miles, COSFORD – MADELEY JCN 5 Miles, MADELEY JCN – WELLINGTON 4 ¾ Miles, WELLINGTON – ABBEY FOREGATE 10 Miles.

A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements LM Birmingham – Shrewsbury and return services, Shuttle either side of blockage, if applicable. ATW As LM above, but if blockage is between Wellington & Salop, services will terminate at Shrewsbury. WSMR Southbound services to either Divert from Shrewsbury (Reverse) to Crewe(Rerverse) then Stafford, Bushbury Jcn and Bescot

to Tame Bridge P Way. OR if T/C Knowledge permits to divert from Oxley via the Chord to Stafford (Reverse) the back Bushbury Jcn to Bescot and Tame Bridge P Way. Northbound services to operate in Reverse of the above. NOTE WSMR services are either Class 67 Top/Taii or Class 67/DVT operated.

VT TBC FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Midlands – South Wales divert via Worcester.

Special arrangements may be possible for Ironbridge, according to blockage and length of trains.






E - SLW ALL

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW1001.3 CREWE – WEAVER JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements LM Birmingham to Liverpool services terminate at Crewe, Winsford or Hartford. Shuttle service Liverpool to Runcorn, Hartford or

Winsford (train crew permitting) with connecting bus service. SCR Overnight services divert via Manchester Piccadilly. VT Liverpool services start/term Crewe from South. Run a Liverpool – Runcorn shuttle.

Birmingham – Scots divert via Chester North Wales services start/term Chester if blocked at Crewe. Otherwise, these services will run. London - Scots services reduced to 2 hourly. Divert via Manchester, Chat moss and Wigan. Diesel hauled between Crewe and Preston or if resources permit use Voyagers and divert via Chester

ATW West Wales/Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly services, if diverted, terminate/start from Crewe. XC Divert via Wilmslow FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY DRS Refer 5.9 EWS Divert via Chester and Frodsham, either/or Middlewich and Manchester. FL Refer 5.9 FLHH Refer 5.9 GBRf Refer 5.9 NOTE: Any traincrew relief on diverted services must be arranged for Stockport, NOT Piccadilly or Oxford Road. No traction changes at Stockport. (Crewe and Preston are the preferred traction changing locations.) Between 1900 and 0700 additional paths are available for this diversionary route and this is reflected in the above contingencies. If the blockage is South of Hartford Jcn.., Network Rail will consider using the Middlewich branch for one diverted train each way per hour, subject to traincrew route knowledge. B – MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION Thinning Arrangements (when there is NO restriction on the line which



C - TBW tph as for E-SLW

D - BI-DI N/A

E – SLW between Winsford and Hartford Jcn. or Hartford Jcn. and Weaver Jcn. SLW NOT AN OPTION BETWEEN CREWE COALYARD AND WINSFORD. USE OPEN LINE FOR RIGHT DIRECTION TRAINS ONLY. LM Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 SCR Run as booked through Single Line Working VT Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 ATW Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 DRS Single Line Work. W9 and W10 guage traffic is priority EWS Single Line Work. W9 and W10 guage traffic is priority FL Single Line Work. W9 and W10 guage traffic is priority FLHH Single Line Work. W9 and W10 guage traffic is priority GBRf Single Line Work. W9 and W10 guage traffic is priority NOTE: RECOMMENDED THREE TRAINS PER HOUR over single line working for either of these two crossover sections.

NW1001.4 WEAVER JCN. – ACTON GRANGE JCN.

A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements SCR Overnight services divert via Manchester Piccadilly LM Normal service VT Birmingham – Scots divert via Chester

London - Scots services reduced to 2 hourly. Divert via Manchester, Chat moss and Wigan. Dieselhauled between Crewe and Preston or if resources permit use Voyagers and divert via Chester

ATW West Wales/Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly services, if diverted, terminate/start from Crewe. XC Divert via Wilmslow

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY DRS Refer 5.9 EWS Services divert via Edgehill (reverse) and Huyton. Liverpool services run as booked. Otherwise as above except trains routed via

Runcorn run as booked. FL FL will evaluate the possibility of diverting their trains via Runcorn, Edge hill (R/R) and Goldborne Jctn. FLHH Refer 5.9 GBRf Refer 5.9 Freight Services divert via Edgehill (reverse) and Huyton. Liverpool services run as booked. Otherwise, as above. Except trains routed

via Runcorn run as booked.



line which is open, likely to cause delay) - ALL Normal service Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

C - TBW ALL 3tph. (2tph VT and 1tph Freight)

D - BI-DI ALL N/A

E - SLW SCR VT ATW XC


EWS FL FLHH GBRf DRS

Single Line Work.W9 and W10 Freight priority due to no diversionary route cleared for channel tunnel guage traffic. . Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

NOTE: Any traincrew relief on diverted services must be arranged for Stockport, NOT Piccadilly or Oxford Road. No traction changes at Stockport. (Crewe and Preston are the preferred traction changing locations.) Between 1900 and 0700 additional paths are available for this diversionary route and this is reflected in the above contingencies.

NW1001.5 ACTON GRANGE JCN. – WARRINGTON BQ (INCLUSIVE) A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements SCR Overnight services divert via Manchester Piccadilly VT Euston – Preston/Scots services reduced to 2 hourly. Divert via Manchester Chat Moss and Wigan. Diesel hauled between

Crewe and Preston or where resources permit Voyager throughout. Birmingham - Scots services reduced two hourly and diverted via Manchester, Chat Moss and Wigan, many run as 10 car splitting at Carlisle

ATW West Wales/Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly services, if diverted, terminate/start from Crewe. North Wales – Manchester - Start terminate Runcorn East/Chester or divert via Greenbank.

XC Divert via Wilmslow NN Liverpool/Ellesmere Port services terminate/start at Earlestown. . FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY DRS Refer 5.9 EWS Divert via Edge Hill (R/R) and Golborne Jcn. Or ECML. Trains that start/term at Warrington to run via Arpley (R/R) and Edge Hill

(R/R) or via Winwick Jcn. And Edge Hill (R/R) if blockage is at Acton Grange Jcn FL Divert via Piccadilly, Astley and Golborne Jcn... between 1900 and 0700 or via ECML. Divert via Edge Hill and Golborne Jnc. FLHH Refer 5.9 GBRf Refer 5.9 Freight Refer 5.9



line which is open, likely to cause delay) - Normal Service Refer 5.8 C - TBW ALL 3-4tph.

D - BI-DI ALL N/A

E - SLW SCR VT


XC Divert via Wilmslow ATW Piccadilly - Chester/North Wales services terminate Chester or divert via Greenbank.. NN Liverpool/Ellesmere Port services terminate/start at Earlestown. EWS FL

Single line work. W9 and W10 guage traffic to have priority 1900 to 0700 due to no diversionary route cleared for channel tunnel guage traffic

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


DRS FLHH GBRf Freight


NOTE: Recommend 3 trains per hour over single line. If the UML and DML are both blocked between Acton Grange Jcn.. and Warrington BQ but both the Up and Down Helsby Lines are clear, all traffic should be routed via the ‘Helsby lines.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW1001.6 WARRINGTON BQ (EXCLUSIVE) – WINWICK JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements SCR Via Manchester Piccadilly VT Euston – Preston/Anglo Scots services reduced to 2 hourly. Divert via Crewe, Manchester and Wigan. Diesel hauled between

Crewe and Preston or where resources permit Voyager throughout. The alternate 2 hourly service start/term Warrington BQ Birmingham - Scots services reduced two hourly and diverted via Manchester, Chat Moss and Wigan, many run as 10 car splitting at Carlisle

XC Divert via Wilmslow

ATW West Wales/Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly services, if diverted, terminate/start from Crewe. N Wales/Chester to Manchester Piccadilly services start/terminate Warrington Bank Quay.

NN Liverpool - Warrington Bank Quay trains turn back at Earlestown. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY DRS Refer 5.8 EWS Divert via Edge Hill (R/R) and Goldborne Jcn. Or ECML. Trains that start/term at Warrington to run via Arpley (R/R) and Edge

Hill (R/R) or via Winwick Jcn. And Edge Hill (R/R) if blockage is at Acton Grange Jcn. FL Divert via Piccadilly, Astley and Golborne Jcn... between 1900 and 0700 or via ECML. Divert via Edge Hill and Golborne Jnc. FLHH Refer 5.9 GBRf Refer 5.9




C - TBW 3tph. (VT 2tph, Freight 1tph)

D - BI-DI N/A

E – SLW (Warrington BQ – Winwick Jcn., Warrington BQ – Dallam Jcn.. or Dallam Jcn.. – Winwick Jcn..) SCR VT


ATW North Wales/Chester to Manchester Piccadilly services start/term Warrington BQ NN Liverpool - Warrington Bank Quay trains turn back at Earlestown. DRS Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 EWS Divert via Ditton, Edge Hill (R/R) and Golborne Jcn. Or ECML. Trains that start/term at Warrington to run via Arpley (R/R) and

Edge Hill (R/R) or via Winwick Jcn. And Edge Hill (R/R) if blockage is at Acton Grange Jcn. Stanlow services via Hooton (RR), Chester and Northwich to Stockport

FL Single line work or divert (W9 and W10 gauge traffic to have priority on SLW - no diversionary route). FLHH Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 GBRf Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

Arrangements

ALL Divert all services via Parkside and Earlestown DRS EWS FL FLHH GBrf

Refer 5.8

B - MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION ALL N/A

C - TBW ALL 4tph.

D - BI-DI ALL N/A

E - SLW

NW1001.8 GOLBORNE JCN. – SPRINGS BRANCH JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements SCR Overnight services Divert via Manchester Piccadilly. VT Euston – Preston/Scots services reduced to 2 hourly. Divert via Manchester Chat Moss and Wigan. Diesel hauled between


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NN Wigan - Lime St (via Newton-le-Willows) trains divert via St.Helens Central. DRS Refer 5.9 EWS SBI-C divert to Trafford Park FL Refer 5.9 FLHH GBRf Freight

Refer 5.9




C - TBW 3tph. (VT 2tph, Freight 1tph)

D - BI-DI N/A

E – SLW (Bamfurlong and Springs Branch. (SLW not feasible from Golborne Jcn. to Bamfurlong). SCR Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 VT Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 NN Wigan - Liverpool (via Newton-le-Willows) service divert via St.Helens Cent. EWS Single line work EWS and W9 and W10 is Freight priority due to no diversionary route cleared for channel tunnel guage traffic FL Single line work or divert (W9 and W10 gauge traffic to have priority on SLW - no diversionary route). FLHH GBRf Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 Freight Other than above, divert via Edge Hill (RR) and St.Helens Central (RA7). NOTE: If both the Up and Down Bamfurlong Goods Lines are clear, use them for all trains.

NW1001.9 SPRINGS BRANCH – WIGAN SOUTH JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements SCR Overnight services Divert via Manchester Piccadilly. VT Euston – Preston/Scots services reduced to 2 hourly. Divert via Manchester Chat Moss and Wigan. Diesel hauled between


NN Blackpool/Wigan - Liverpool services start/term at Wigan or St.Helens Central with connecting bus service. Service unaffected if BI-DI is available between Wigan NW and Springs Branch Junction

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY EWS Same as for Golborne – Springs Branch blockage. FL Scottish 8’6” traffic divert via ECML.

FLHH GBRf Freight

Refer 5.9




C - TBW 3-4tph (VT 2tph, Freight 1tph possibly 2tph)

NN service unaffected if BI-DI is available between Wigan NW and Springs Branch Junction

D - BI-DI N/A – NN service unaffected if BI-DI is available between Wigan NW and Springs Branch Junction

E - SLW N/A

NW1001.10 WIGAN NORTH JCN. – EUXTON JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements SCR Overnight services Divert via Manchester Piccadilly. TPE Divert via Chorley if route available VT Euston – Preston/Anglo Scots services reduced to 2 hourly. Divert via Crewe, Manchester and Wigan. Diesel hauled between

Crewe and Preston or where resources permit Voyager throughout. The alternate 2 hourly service start/term Wigan North Western

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


Birmingham - Scots services from Wigan via Crows Nest, Bolton (reverse) Chorley. NN Liverpool- Blackpool/Preston/Barrow - Start/term at Wigan and Preston FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY FL Scottish 8’6” traffic divert via ECML. GBRf EWS FLHH DRS Freight

Refer 5.9



line which is open, likely to cause delay) - Normal service except NN unable to call at Balshaw Lane

if Slow Line is blocked Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

C - TBW Refer to 5.7 TBW

D - BI-DI N/A

E – SLW (Wigan N.Jcn... and Farrington Junction) SCR Single Line work TPE Divert via Chorley VT 1x Euston – Anglo Scot every 2 hours booked route

Birmingham - Scots services from Wigan via Crows Nest, Bolton (reverse) Chorley. Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

NN Liverpool- Blackpool Start/term at Wigan GBRf Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 Freight Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 NOTE: Single line working only achievable between Wigan North Junction and Farrington Junction via Slow Lines (intermediate Handsignallers to be resourced if permitted)

NW1001.11 EUXTON JCN. – FARINGTON CURVE JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements SCR Divert via ECML subject to Network Rail LNE and Scotland agreement. Sleeping Car services divert via Manchester Piccadilly,

Bolton, Blackburn (reverse/run-round) and Farington Curve Jcn.. and if traincrews a/v. VT From the North all turn Preston. From the South turn Wigan.

NN Liverpool – Blackpool Start/Term Wigan/Preston

Hazel Grove/Manchester – Preston/Blackpool, Start/Term Bolton/Preston Consider run to Chorley ground frame if MOM available. If not, trains to run as far as Blackrod and use the crossover at Blackrod signal box.

TPE Start/term Preston and Bolton Consider run to Chorley ground frame if MOM available. If not, trains to run as far as Blackrod and use the crossover at Blackrod signal box.

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY EWS Divert via Clitheroe and Settle – Carlisle line. Container traffic divert via Trafford Park FL Scottish 8’6” traffic divert via ECML. FLHH GBRf DRS Freight

Refer 5.9



line which is open, likely to cause delay) - Normal Service Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section

5.8

C - TBW Refer to 5.7 (3-4tph)

D - BI-DI N/A

E – SLW SCR VT NN TPE EWS FL FLHH

Single Line WorkConference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


GBRf Freight

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW1001.13 FARINGTON CURVE JCN. – PRESTON A – TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION


Bolton, Blackburn (reverse/run-round) and Farington Curve Jcn.. and if traincrews a/v. VT From the North all turn Preston. From the South turn Wigan.

NN Leeds to Blackpool services Start/term Blackburn.

Hazel Grove/Manchester – Preston/Blackpool services start/term Bolton/Preston or Chorley if MOM available Liverpool – Blackpool services start/term Wigan. Colne - Blackpool South services start/term Blackburn and Preston. Preston Ormskirk service suspended.

TPE Start/term Preston and Bolton Consider run to Chorley ground frame if MOM available. If not, trains to run as far as Blackrod and use the crossover at Blackrod signal box.

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY DRS Refer 5.9 EWS Divert via Clitheroe and Settle – Carlisle line FL Scottish 8’6” traffic divert via ECML. FLHH GBRf Freight

Refer 5.9

NOTE: Settle and Carlisle line is available for diversions subject to agreement at conference call B – MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION Thinning Arrangements (when there is NO restriction on the line which


line which is open, likely to cause delay) - Normal service Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section

5.8

C - TBW Refer to 5.7 (3-4tph)

D - BI-DI N/A

E - SLW Conference Call NW1001.14 PRESTON STATION A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION


Bolton, Blackburn (reverse/run-round) and Farington Curve Jcn.. and if traincrews a/v. VT Services from Birmingham and Euston start/terminate Wigan North Western

Services from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Carlisle start/terminate Lancaster. NN Start/term at Bolton, Wigan, Blackburn, Kirkham and Lancaster – Ormskirk service suspended. Consider use of Blackrod/Chorley

if MOM available. TPE Start/term Lancaster and Bolton, consider use of Blackrod/Chorley if MOM available. Suspend Blackpool services.

Consider Blackpool-Kirkham FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY EWS Divert via Clitheroe and Settle – Carlisle line FL Scottish 8’6” traffic divert via ECML. GBRf Freight DRS FLHH

Refer 5.9

NOTE: Settle and Carlisle line is available for diversions subject to agreement at conference call B - MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION Thinning Arrangements (when there is NO restriction on the line which




C - TBW Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

D - BI-DI

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


E – SLW VT XC NN NN TPE EWS GBRf Freight


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW1005 KIDSGROVE – CREWE

NW1005.1 KIDSGROVE – CREWE A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements XC Divert via WCML EMT Start/term at Stoke ATW ECS divert via Wilmslow. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9



line which is open, likely to cause delay) - Normal service

C - TBW 3-4tph.

D - BI-DI N/A

E - SLW Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW2001 WEAVER JCN. LIVERPOOL LIME STREET NW2001.1 WEAVER JCN. – RUNCORN A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements LM Shuttle Service Runcorn Liverpool with Bus Shuttle between Crewe and Runcorn (Where resource permit) VT Shuttle Service Runcorn Liverpool with Bus Shuttle between Crewe and Runcorn (Where resource permit)

Services between Euston and Liverpool are diverted via Warrington Bank Quay, not calling at Runcorn. Trains are Diesel hauled between Warrington and Liverpool Voyager Shuttle operates every two hours between Liverpool and Warrington

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY EWS Divert via Warrington BQ and Edge Hill. Liaise with EWS to ensure diverted automotive traffic reaches destination correct way

around to unload. FLHH Divert via Warrington BQ and Edge Hill. Liaise with FLHH to ensure diverted automotive traffic reaches destination correct way

around to unload. FL Divert via Warrington BQ and Edge Hill. Liaise with FL to ensure diverted automotive traffic reaches destination correct way

around to unload. DRS GBrf

Refer 5.9

Freight Refer 5.9



line which is open, likely to cause delay) - N/A N/A

C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI N/A

E - SLW Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 NOTE: All Gauge dependant Freight to be diverted via Earlestown and Edgehill

NW2001.2 RUNCORN – ALLERTON JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements LM Start/term Runcorn with Bus shuttle between Liverpool and Runcorn (Where train crew permitting) VT Services between Euston and Liverpool are diverted via Warrington Bank Quay, not calling at Runcorn. Trains are Diesel hauled

between Warrington and Liverpool Voyager Shuttle operates every two hours between Liverpool and Warrington

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY EWS DRS FL FLHH GBrf Freight

Refer 5.9 Liase with FOC’s for access to terminals depending on location of blockage.




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI N/A

E – SLW (Sutton Weaver and Runcorn and Ditton Jcn.) LM VT EWS Freight

Single Line work Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

NOTE: Some Gauge dependant Freight to be diverted via Earlestown and Edgehill

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW2001.3 ALLERTON JCN. – EDGE HILL A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements EMT Norwich – Lime St trains divert via Chat Moss. LM Start/term Runcorn with Bus shuttle between Liverpool and Runcorn (Where train crew permitting) VT Services between Euston and Liverpool are diverted via Warrington Bank Quay, not calling at Runcorn. Trains are Diesel hauled

between Warrington and Liverpool Voyager Shuttle operates every two hours between Liverpool and Warrington

NN Start/term Hunts Cross/Warrington Central or divert via Chat Moss. TPE Start/term Warrington Central/Hunts Cross or divert via Chat Moss. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY EWS Divert via Warrington BQ and Edge Hill. Liaise with EWS to ensure diverted automotive traffic reaches destination correct way

around to unload. FLHH Divert via Warrington BQ and Edge Hill. Liaise with FLHH to ensure diverted automotive traffic reaches destination correct way

around to unload. DRS FL GBrf Freight

Refer 5.9




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI N/A

E – SLW (Allerton Jcn.. and Wavertree Jcn... Wavertree Jcn.. and Edge Hill) XC VT TPE NN EWS DRS Freight


NW2001.4 EDGE HILL – LIVERPOOL LIME STREET OR LIVERPOOL LIME STREET CLOSED A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements EMT Norwich - Lime St service start/term Warrington Central. LM Birmingham - Liverpool service start/term Runcorn (Connecting Bus service). VT Start/term Runcorn. ECS to/from Edge Hill DHS. Bus Runcorn to Lime St. NN Manchester - Warrington Central - Liverpool service start/terminate Hunts Cross.. Liverpool - Preston/Blackpool North terminate

Wigan North Western.Liverpool - Wigan North Western and Liverpool – Warrington BQ/Manchester (via Chat Moss) services start/terminate Edge Hill. Liverpool – Manchester Airport services suspended.

TPE Start/term Hunts Cross/Warrington connect with Merseyrail electric service. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY DRS EWS FL FLHH GBrf Freight

Refer 5.9



line which is open, likely to cause delay) - 6tph = 1 x VT + 4 x NN + 1 x LM. TPE/EMT start/term

Hunts Cross/Warrington Central Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

C - TBW

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI N/A

E - SLW LM VT NN EMT TPE Freight


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW2015 ORDSALL LANE– EDGE HILL

NW2015.1 ORDSALL LANE – NEWTON LE WILLOWS A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION between Ordsall Lane and Newton Le Willows

Arrangements EMT Empty stock divert via Warrington Central. ATW West Wales/Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly services, if diverted, terminate/start from Crewe. N Wales/Chester to

Manchester Piccadilly services divert via Cheshire Lines (train crew permitting) or start/terminate Warrington Bank Quay. NN Liverpool to Manchester Victoria services start/term Newton Le Willows

Liverpool to Manchester Airport services cancelled.. TPE Divert via Warrington if available. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY DRS EWS FL FLHH GBrf Freight

Refer 5.9



line which is open, likely to cause delay) -

C - TBW add Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (available between Eccles and Astley. Astley and Parkside.) EMT ATW NN Freight


NW2015.2 NEWTON LE WILLOWS – EARLESTOWN A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements EMT Empty stock divert via Warrington Central. ATW West Wales/Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly services, if diverted, terminate/start from Crewe. N Wales/Chester to

Manchester Piccadilly services divert via Cheshire Lines (train crew permitting) or start/terminate Warrington Bank Quay. NN Manchester Victoria - Liverpool Lime St services to work Manchester Victoria - Newton-le-Willows & Earlestown - Liverpool

Lime St. Liverpool - Manchester Airport cancelled. Wigan - Liverpool services divert via St. Helens Central .

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY EWS Divert via Stockport or Wigan Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (available between:- Newton le Willows and Earlestown (Liverpool Line) At Earlestown, SLW not available towards Winwick Jcn. as it fouls Earlestown S. Jcn.) EMT Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 ATW Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 NN Manchester Vic – Liverpool Lime Street service single line work. EWS Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


Freight Single line work or divert (same as for blockage)

NW1001.7 WINWICK JCN. – GOLBORNE JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW2015.3 EARLESTOWN – HUYTON JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Wigan NW - Liverpool services diver via St. Helens Central.

Manchester Victoria - Liverpool service to work Manchester Victoria - Earlestown or divert via Wigan NW (reverse) and St. Helens Central (subject to traincrew route knowledge) Liverpool - Warrington Bank Quay/Ellesport services suspended. Liverpool – Manchester Airport cancelled

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY EWS Divert via Warrington Low Level. DRS FL FLHH GBrf Freight

Refer 5.9




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (available between: Earlestown and Huyton Not practicable owing to position of trailing crossover at Huyton.) Right direction only. NN Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 EWS Single line working not practicable at Huyton due to St Helens C. services.

Diversions as for blockage except run in right direction over single line when route available. Freight Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

NW2015.4 HUYTON JCN. – EDGE HILL A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Liverpool – Manchester Airport cancelled

Liverpool – Manchester Victoria services start/term Huyton. Liverpool – Blackpool services start/term St Helens Central Wigan – Liverpool via Earlstown, services suspended. Wigan – Liverpool services, half hourly service start/term Huyton

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY DRS EWS FL FLHH GBrf Freight

Refer 5.9

NOTE: For terminating at Huyton, RECOMMENDED capacity is 3 trains per hour. B - MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION Thinning Arrangements (when there is NO restriction on the line which



C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (available between:-Huyton and Olive Mount Jcn. (Up Blocked : facing crossover). Olive Mount Jcn. and Edge Hill (Down Blocked : facing crossover). Huyton and Edge Hill (Down Blocked : trailing crossover). Huyton and Edge Hill (Up Blocked : trailing crossover). NN Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 Freight Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW 2023 WIGAN NW – HUYTON JCN. NW2023.1 SPRINGS BRANCH JCN. – ST HELENS A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Blackpool - Liverpool service divert via Golborne Jcn., Earlestown and Huyton Jcn. (SSO St Helens Jcn.). (Subject to train

crew.) Liverpool - Wigan services turn back at St Helens Central or divert via Golborne.


Refer 5.9




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI N/A

E – SLW (available between: Ince Moss Jcn. and St Helens) NN one train each way an hour, remaining services divert via Golborne Freight Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

NW2023.2 ST HELENS – HUYTON JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Blackpool - Liverpool service divert via Golborne Jcn., Earlestown and Huyton Jcn. (SSO St Helens Jcn.) (Subject to train

crew) Liverpool - Wigan services turn back at St Helens Central or divert via Golborne.

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY DRS EWS FL FLHH GBrf

Refer 5.9




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D – BI-DI

E – SLW (available between: St Helens and Huyton) Single line working not an option due to knock on delay over Chat Moss route at Huyton Jcn. NN Run booked route right direction only.

Divert via Golborne Jn and Chat Moss. (SSO St Helens Jn) in direction of blockage.

NW3001 CREWE – HOLYHEAD

NW3001.1 CREWE – CHESTER A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


Arrangements VT Voyager- Divert via Chester/Warrington (reverse)

Pendalino- Start/Terminate Chester Euston services terminate either Warrington OR Crewe

ATW Services to start/term at Chester. Telephone Conference if 500 mins +

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI N/A

E – SLW (Crewe Steelworks and Beeston Castle Beeston Castle and Chester) VT Euston – Holyhead divert via Warrington, Euston – Chester via SLW ATW SLW one each way per hour when not in conflict with Euston – Chester terminating service Freight Divert via Warrington or Middlewich. Single line work on nights.

NW3001.2 CHESTER STATION A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements VT Euston - Chester/Bangor/Holyhead – Terminate Crewe and Rhyl ATW Manchester – North Wales terminate. Warrington Bank Quay/Rhyl & Crewe-Chester services suspended. Birmingham

International/Shrewsbury -Wrexham/Chester/Holyhead start/term Wrexham General and Rhyl FREIGHT REFER 5.9 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9 NN Start/Term Mouldsworth




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI N/A

E – SLW (Chester and Saltney Jcn.., Saltney Jcn.. and Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Hall and Holywell Jcn., Holywell Jcn. and Mostyn, Mostyn and Talacre, Talacre and Rhyl, Rhyl and Llysfaen Ground Frame, Llysfaen Ground Frame and Llandudno Jcn.) ATW Single line work (1 each way per hour when other operators trains are using the single line; 2 each way per hour at other times). Freight Single line work

NW3001.3 LLANDUDNO JCN. – BANGOR A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements VT From the South trains terminate at Chester or Llandudno Jn. Coaches operate west of blockage ATW Start/term service Llandudno Jcn. or divert to Llandudno .

Shuttle service Holyhead to Bangor and connecting bus service Bangor to Llandudno Jcn. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI N/A

E – SLW (Llandudno Jcn. and Penmaenmawr, Penmaenmawr and Aber Ground Frame, Aber Ground Frame and Bangor)

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


VT Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 ATW Single line work (1 each way per hour) Freight Single line work

NW3001.4 BANGOR – HOLYHEAD A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements VT From the South trains terminate at Chester or Llandudno Jn. Coaches operate west of blockage ATW Turn back at Bangor or Llandudno Jcn... Bus service Bangor - Holyhead. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW As per SLW

D - BI-DI N/A

E – SLW (Bangor and Menai Bridge North Jcn... Menai Bridge South Jcn. and Gaerwen, Gaerwen and Valley, Valley and Holyhead) VT Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 ATW Single line work Freight Single line work NOTE: RECOMMEND 2 trains per hour over single line working Gaerwen to Valley: 3 trains per hour over all sections. NW 3001.5 SALTNEY JCN– RHYL A-TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements ATW Manchester – North Wales terminate. Warrington Bank Quay/Rhyl & Crewe-Chester services suspended. Shrewsbury-

Wrexham/Chester start/term Wrexham general Birmingham – Shrewsbury- As booked Cardiff – Holyhead Start/Term Chester Manchester-North Wales- Start/Term Chester/Rhyl





C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (if available between:-Chester East Jcn. and Mickle Trafford, Mickle Trafford Jcn. to be clipped for movements to/from Mouldsworth only) ATW Manchester via Northwich services same as for complete blockage. Trains will divert (train crew permitting) or start/term at

Chester. Freight Trains via Helsby single line work. Trains via Mouldsworth divert via Crewe or via Stockport and Ordsall Lane. E – SLW (Chester and Saltney Jcn.., Saltney Jcn.. and Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Hall and Holywell Jcn., Holywell Jcn. and Mostyn, Mostyn and Talacre, Talacre and Rhyl, Rhyl and Llysfaen Ground Frame, Llysfaen Ground Frame and Llandudno Jcn.) ATW Single line work (1 each way per hour when other operators trains are using the single line; 2 each way per hour at other times). Freight Single line work

NW3001.6 CHESTER - SALTNEY

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


A-TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION Arrangements

VT London Euston - Holyhead terminate Chester/Rhyl ATW Crewe - Chester normal services

North Wales – Manchester, Terminate Chester/Rhyl Birmingham International/Shrewsbury/Chester/Holyhead, terminate Wrexham General/Rhyl





C - TBW

D - BI-DI


Chester. Freight Trains via Helsby single line work. Trains via Mouldsworth divert via Crewe or via Stockport and Ordsall Lane.

NW3003 CHESTER – ACTON GRANGE JCN. NW3003.1 CHESTER – MICKLE TRAFFORD A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements ATW N Wales/Chester to Manchester Piccadilly divert via and terminate at Crewe or start/terminate Chester, Warrington Bank Quay

or Helsby. NN Manchester via Northwich services turn back at Mouldsworth with bus service Mouldsworth - Chester. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI


Chester. NN Run via SLW Freight Trains via Helsby single line work. Trains via Mouldsworth divert via Crewe or via Stockport and Ordsall Lane.

NW3003.2 MICKLE TRAFFORD – HELSBY A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements ATW N Wales/Chester to Manchester Piccadilly divert and terminate at Crewe or start/terminate Chester, Warrington Bank Quay or

Helsby. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


D - BI-DI

E – SLW (between Mickle Trafford and Helsby) ATW N Wales/Chester to Manchester Piccadilly divert and terminate at Crewe or start/terminate Chester, Warrington Bank Quay or

Helsby. Freight Single line work. NW3003.3 HELSBY – ACTON GRANGE JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements ATW North Wales/Chester – Manchester Piccadilly services divert via and terminate at Crewe or start/terminate Chester. NN Liverpool – Ellesmere Port services start/terminate Warrington BQ FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI

E -SLW

ATW NN Freight

Refer 5.8

NW3003.4 HELSBY – ELLESMERE PORT A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Start/terminate Warrington BQ or Helsby FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

NW3023 EDGELEY No. 2 – MICKLE TRAFFORD NW3023.1 STOCKPORT – CHESTER VIA NORTHWICH A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements ATW ECS moves to/from Chester via Chat Moss and Warrington BQ. NN Work to/from point of obstruction or divert via Warrington Bank Quay. Subject to Train Crew Knowledge FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9

B - MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008




C - TBW Refer 5.7.

D - BI-DI Refer 5.7


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW4001 PRESTON RIBBLE JCN – COVE L.C. NW4001.1 PRESTON – LANCASTER A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements SCR* Via ECML subject to traincrew availability and Network Rail LNE and Scotland agreement. Otherwise divert from Farington Jcn.

via Blackburn, Settle & Carlisle (Diesel haul Crewe to Carlisle). VT North & South – Euston & Birmingham start/terminate Preston/Lancaster

4 trains within the day on S&C, 2 on the up & 2 on the down to allow swap over units MUST HAVE CONFERENCE CALL TO DISCUSS

DRS Refer 5.8 NN Trains start/terminate at Lancaster and Preston. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY TPE Trains start/terminate at Lancaster and Preston, with connecting bus service. EWS Divert via Clitheroe and Settle – Carlisle line FL Scottish 8’6” traffic to divert via ECML GBRf Refer 5.9 Freight Refer 5.9 NOTE: Settle and Carlisle line is available for diversions subject to agreement at conference call




C - TBW Conference call, refer 5.7

D - BI-DI N/A

E – SLW (Preston and Garstang, Garstang and Lancaster) SCR Single line work. If OHLE is isolated, diesel haulage should be arranged between Crewe and Carlisle. VT NN TPE DRS EWS FL FLHH GBRf


Freight (other than above) Single line work overnight. Combine trains to maximise capacity of single line. Other traffic divert via Settle & Carlisle.

NW4001.2 MORECAMBE BRANCH A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN If blockage is between Bare Lane and Morecambe service suspended

If blockage is between Bare Lane and Hest Bank divert via Lancaster and Morecambe Sth If blockage is between Morecambe and Heysham, Heysham services start/terminate at Morecambe

TPE Will divert via WCML and NOT call on the Morecambe Branch. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9 NOTE: Settle and Carlisle line is available for diversions subject to agreement at conference call B - MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION Thinning Arrangements (when there is NO restriction on the line which



C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI Refer 5.7

E – SLW

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008



Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW4001.3 LANCASTER – CARNFORTH A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements SCR Via ECML subject to traincrew availability and Network Rail LNE and Scotland agreement. Otherwise divert from Farington Jcn.

via Blackburn, Settle* & Carlisle (Diesel haul Crewe to Carlisle). VT Start/terminate Oxenholme, Carlisle and Lancaster

North & South – Euston & Birmingham start/Terminate Preston/Lancaster 4 trains per day on S&C, 2 on the up & 2 on the down to allow swap over units MUST HAVE CONFERENCE CALL TO DISCUSS

NN Barrow services start/terminate Carnforth. Morecambe service suspended (Unless Morecambe Sth Jcn is available) Leeds-Morecambe services start/terminate at Carnforth. Blockage south of Hest bank, service from the north to run via Bare Lane to Morecambe direct.

TPE Barrow services start/terminate Carnforth and Preston. Windermere/Barrow/Scottish - Manchester Airport services start/terminate Preston. Shuttle service on Windermere branch. Barrow services terminate Carnofrth, Scottish services terminate Carlisle.

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY DRS Refer 5.9 EWS Divert via Clitheroe and Settle – Carlisle line FL FLHH GBRf Freight

Refer 5.9




C - TBW Refer section 5.7

D - BI-DI N/A

E – SLW (Lancaster and Morecambe South Jcn.. or Hest Bank, Morecambe South Jcn.. or Hest Bank and Carnforth North Jcn...Airport). VT NN TPE DRS EWS FL FLHH GBRf Freight


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW4001.4 CARNFORTH – OXENHOLME A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION


via Blackburn, Settle* & Carlisle (Diesel haul Crewe to Carlisle). VT From the South Euston trains terminate Oxenholme and Birmingham services terminate Lancaster

From the North terminate services Penrith (unless Oxenholme is available) or Carlisle. 4 trains per day on S&C, 2 on the up & 2 on the down to allow swap over units MUST HAVE CONFERENCE CALL TO DISCUSS

TPE Windermere services work between Oxenholme and Windermere only. Manchester Airport – Windermere services turn back at Lancaster. Bus service to connect. Scottish services terminate at Carlisle.

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY DRS Refer 5.9 EWS Divert via Clitheroe and Settle – Carlisle line FL Scottish 8’6” traffic to divert via ECML FLHH GBRf

Refer 5.9

Freight Same as for blockage Preston – Lancaster, except flasks and other Cumbrian Coast Freight runs via the Furness line. NOTE: Settle and Carlisle line is available for diversions subject to agreement at conference call B – MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION Thinning Arrangements (when there is NO restriction on the line which




D - BI-DI N/A

E – SLW (Carnforth North Jcn. and Milnthorpe or Milnthorpe Oxenholme) SCR VT TPE DRS EWS FL FLHH GBRf Freight


NW4001.5 OXENHOLME – CARLISLE A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION


via Blackburn, Settle* & Carlisle (Diesel haul Crewe to Carlisle). VT From the South Euston trains terminate Oxenholme or Penrith and Birmingham services terminate Oxenholme or Penrith

From the North terminate services Penrith or Carlisle. 4 trains per day on S&C, 2 on the up & 2 on the down to allow swap over units MUST HAVE CONFERENCE CALL TO DISCUSS

TPE Start/Term Preston OR Lancaster from South (connections with WC to be arranged) Start/Term Carlisle from North

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY DRS Refer 5.9 EWS Divert via Clitheroe and Settle – Carlisle line. Access to Shap/ Hardendale to be maintained where possible. FL Scottish 8’6” traffic to divert via ECML FLHH GBRf Freight

Refer 5.9




Issue: A08

Date: December 2008



D - BI-DI N/A

E – SLW SCR VT XC DRS EWS FL FLHH GBRf Freight

Single line work Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

NW4001.6 CARLISLE STATION A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements SCR Start/terminate Dumfries. Sleeper services via ECML VT Shuttle service Edinburgh to Carstairs Shuttle service Glasgow Central to Lockerbie (MOM required at Lockerbie for GF

operation) or hourly shuttle Glasgow – Edinburgh, if Lockerbie not available. Services from the south to start/term Penrith..

TPE Start/Term Preston OR Lancaster from South (connections with WC to be arranged) North of block resources utilised to meet VT plan

NN Start/terminate Appleby,Haltwhistle and Maryport/Dalston when MOM available FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Conference Call





C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI Refer 5.7


SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVISION

NW4001.7 CARLISLE – GRETNA JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements SCR Overnight sleeping car trains divert via Berwick, Newcastle, and Hexham or ECML. Glasgow/Girvan/Stranraer to Newcastle

services turn back at Dumfries and Carlisle, with connecting bus service. Glasgow - Carlisle service turn back at Dumfries. Bus service Carlisle - Dumfries.

VT Full service South of Carlisle. Shuttle service Edinburgh to Carstairs Shuttle service Glasgow Central to Lockerbie (MOM required at Lockerbie for GF operation) or hourly shuttle Glasgow – Edinburgh, if Lockerbie not available.

TPE Start/Term Carlisle from South North of block resources utilised to meet VT plan

DRS Refer 5.8 EWS Selected trains divert via Hexham and ECML subject to agreement of LNE Route. FL Scottish 8’6” traffic to divert via ECML FLHH GBRf Freight

Refer 5.9





D - BI-DI

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


N/A

E – SLW (Caldew Jcn.. and Mossband or Gretna Jcn...) SCR VT TPE FREIGHT DRS EWS FL FLHH GBRf Freight


NOTE: In some instances, it may be possible to avoid instituting single line working by using the Kingmoor Goods Lines for all traffic in one or both directions. However, before making this decision, the Goods Lines would have to be converted to absolute block working for a distance of about 5 miles. This would reduce line capacity. Also, most passenger and GBRf traincrews would need conducting over the Goods Lines.

NW4001.8 GRETNA JCN. – GLASGOW CENTRAL (VIA BEATTOCK). GRETNA JCN. – QUINTINSHILL A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements SCR Divert via G&SW and East Coast Where possible VT Full service Sth of Carlisle.

Shuttle service Edinburgh to Carstairs Shuttle service Glasgow Central to Lockerbie (MOM required at Lockerbie for GF operation) or hourly shuttle Glasgow – Edinburgh, if Lockerbie not available. 4 trains per day on the G&SW (2 in each direction to allow swap over units) –where paths available in conjunction with relevant Controls authority (specific attention to Barhead to Kilmarnock single line section.

TPE Start/Term Carlisle from South North of block resources utilised to meet VT plan

DRS EWS FL FLHH GBrf

Refer 5.8

Freight Divert via G&SW and East Coast Where paths available in conjunction with relevant Controls authority (specific attention to Barrhead - Kilmarnock and Gretna – Annan Single line sections)




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI N/A

E - SLW Tph Section – Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

NW4005 PRESTON FYLDE JCN. – BLACKPOOL NORTH

NW4005.1 PRESTON FYLDE – KIRKHAM A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Blackpool North - Leeds / York service turn back at Preston.

Blackpool North to Manchester / Liverpool /services start/terminate Preston. Blackpool South - Colne service start/terminate Preston. DMU shuttle service to work Kirkham to Blackpool South. Bus service Preston to Kirkham and Preston to Blackpool North.

TPE Blackpool North – Airport service to terminate at Preston. DMU service to work Kirkham to Blackpool North. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Frieght Refer 5.9


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (available between: Preston Fylde Jcn. and Kirkham) NN TPE

WTT services to start/ term Preston. Dedicated shuttle service over SLW, recommend 1 per hour all stations in each direction. Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

NW4005.2 KIRKHAM – BLACKPOOL NORTH A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION (between Kirkham and Blackpool N)

Arrangements NN Blackpool North - Leeds / York / trains start/terminate Kirkham.

Manchester services start/terminate Preston . Liverpool Blackpool services start/terminate Preston.

TPE Manchester airport services to start/ term at Preston. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (available between: Kirkham and Poulton-le-Fylde Poulton-le-Fylde and Blackpool North) (Single line working between Kirkham and Poulton prevents access to the Blackpool South branch at Kirkham) NN TPE


NW4005.3 KIRKHAM – BLACKPOOL SOUTH A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION (between Kirkham and Blackpool South)

Arrangements NN Work to and from point of obstruction FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (Single line working between Kirkham and Poulton prevents access to the Blackpool South branch at Kirkham) Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW4019 OXENHOLME – WINDERMERE NW4019.1 OXENHOLME - WINDERMERE A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements TPE Work to and from point of obstruction FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW4033 CARNFORTH NTH JCN – CARLISLE SOUTH JCN (VIA BARROW) NW4033.1 CARNFORTH NORTH JCN. – CARNFORTH STATION JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Lancaster and Barrow services run between Barrow and Arnside

Leeds Morecambe services start/terminate Hellifield. TPE Start/terminate Lancaster and Arnside FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (available between: Carnforth North Jcn. and Carnforth Station Jcn.) NN TPE Freight

Leeds Morecambe services same as for complete blockage (no route onto or off SLW at Carnforth Station Jn). Carnforth Station Jctn. to be clipped for Furness line only. All Furness Line trains to run over SLW. Carnforth No1 U & D Goods Loop to be converted to passenger and used for Down Furness trains to avoid congestion on WCML.. refe

NW4033.2 CARNFORTH STATION JCN. – DALTON JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Work from either side of blockage to point of obstruction. Railheads for connecting bus services to be chosen so as to give

the fastest bus journey around the blockage (shortest road routes are many miles further than rail across the Kent and Leven estuaries).

TPE Work from either side of blockage to point of obstruction. Railheads for connecting bus services to be chosen so as to give the fastest bus journey around the blockage (shortest road routes are many miles further than rail across the Kent and Leven estuaries).





C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (available between :- Carnforth Station Jcn. and Arnside Arnside and Grange- over-Sands Grange-over-Sands and Ulverston Ulverston and Dalton Jcn. NN TPE

Refer 5.8

Freight Single line work if affected section is Arnside - Grange; otherwise Divert via Carlisle and Maryport

NW4033.3 DALTON JCN. – BARROW IN FURNESS A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Divert via Park South and Askam (reverse) subject to traincrew knowledge. Recommend one diverted train per hour in each

direction subject to train crew knowledge TPE Start/terminate Ulverston FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY DRS

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


EWS FL FLHH GBrf

Refer 5.9

Freight Traffic for Cumbrian Coast run via Dalton Jcn. and Park South (as booked in most cases). Freight for Barrow divert via Carlisle and Cumbrian Coast (no run-round facility anywhere between Park South and Sellafield for running via Dalton Jcn.)




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (available between :- Dalton Jcn. and Barrow in Furness NN TPE

Refer 5.8

Freight Divert over single line via Barrow (Dalton Jctn. within SLW and clipped towards Barrow) or divert via Carlisle and Cumbrian Coast

NW4033.4 BARROW IN FURNESS – PARK SOUTH (SINGLE LINE) A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Through services between Cumbrian Coast and Lancaster/Preston run via Park South and Dalton Jcn. (and vice versa) with

bus connections from Barrow in Furness to Dalton and Askam. Subject to train Crew Knowledge Trains terminating/starting at Barrow in Furness divert via Dalton Jcn. (reverse). Subject to train Crew Knowledge Services to turn round at Askam in Furness in the event of no route knowledge available

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY DRS EWS FL FLHH GBrf

Refer 5.9

Freight Divert via Dalton Jcn. and Park South




C - TBW

D - BI-DI


NW4033.5 PARK SOUTH – CARLISLE A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Work from either side of blockage to point of obstruction. Bus services to connect. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY DRS EWS FL FLHH GBrf

Refer 5.9

Freight Divert via Carlisle and Maryport or WCML / Carnforth




Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW NN one path per hour each way over any section of SLW Freight Divert via Carlisle and Maryport. NW5001 CREWE NORTH JCN. – MANCHESTER PICCADILLY

NW5001.1 CREWE – WILMSLOW A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements VT Divert via Stoke XC Divert via Stoke ATW Divert ex Crewe via Warrington BQ and Chat Moss to Manchester Piccadilly/Oxford Road (ECS to Mayfield Loop, Longsight

DGL to reverse); or terminate /start at Crewe. NN Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe via Airport service terminate / start back Wilmslow

Conference call required if further service reduction required to meet capacity of Bi Di working Freight Refer 5.9





D - BI-DI – Confernece Call required to agree priorities

E – SLW N/A due to Bi-Di signalling

NW5001.2 WILMSLOW – CHEADLE HULME A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION VT XC

Divert via Styal.

ATW Divert via Styal NN Alderley Edge service suspended. Crewe services via Styal Freight Refer 5.9





D - BI-DI - Confernece Call required to agree priorities

E - SLW N/A – Due to Bi-Di signalling

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW5001.3 CHEADLE HULME – EDGELEY JCN. NO. 1 A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements ATW S Wales services: divert via Styal or divert via WCML and Chat Moss to terminate / start back from Manchester Oxford

Road or terminate Crewe

XC South Coast services: divert from Stoke via Crewe and Styal Bristol services: divert from Stafford via Crewe and Styal

FOC’s One path an hour each way via Styal

NN Crewe - Manchester Piccadilly (via Manchester Airport) services: to call at all stations Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe (via Stockport) / Manchester Airport (shuttle) services: withdrawn Manchester Piccadilly - Alderley Edge services: to run as a Manchester Piccadilly - Stockport shuttle Preston - Hazel Grove services terminate / start from Stockport Southport - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start Manchester Oxford Road Stoke - Manchester Piccadilly services: withdrawn

TPE Sheffield / Cleethorpes services: divert via Romiley if Edgeley Jcn No.1 not available and terminate / start back Manchester Piccadilly

VT Potteries route services: non stops to divert via Crewe & Styal / Macclesfield stopping services terminate / start back Macclesfield

Madeley route services: divert via Styal



line which is open, likely to cause delay) - Normal service Divert via Styal FOC’s Divert via Styal, one path per hour each way

TOC’s Normal service

C - TBW 4tph. Down slow preferred in down direction. Up fast for up direction.

D - BI-DI N/A

E – SLW N/A All except NN, TPE, VT

As per full line blockage

NN Manchester Piccadilly - Alderley Edge services: to run as a Manchester Piccadilly - Stockport shuttle Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe (via Stockport) services: right line working past blockage, divert via Styal for wrong line movement Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport (shuttle) services: withdrawn Southport - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start Manchester Oxford Road Stoke - Manchester Piccadilly services: withdrawn

TPE Sheffield / Cleethorpes services: divert via Romiley if Edgeley Jcn No.1 not available and terminate / start back Manchester Piccadilly

VT Potteries route fast services: Right line working past blockage, divert via Crewe and Styal for wrong line movement. Potteries route Macclesfield stopping services: terminate / start back Macclesfield Madeley route services: right line working past blockage, divert via Styal for wrong line movement

XC South Coast services: right direction line working past blockage, unavailable direction divert from Stafford via Crewe and Styal Bristol services: right direction line working past blockage, unavailable direction divert from Stafford via Crewe and Styal

ATW S. Wales services: right direction line working past blockage, unavailable direction divert via Styal

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW5001.4 EDGELY JCN. NO. 1 – HEATON NORRIS A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements ATW S Wales services: divert via Styal or divert via WCML and Chat Moss to terminate / start back from Manchester Oxford

Road or terminate Crewe

XC South Coast services: divert from Stoke via Crewe and Styal Bristol services: divert from Stafford via Crewe and Styal

EMT Divert via Romiley

FOC’s One path an hour via Styal as booked

NN Buxton - Manchester Piccadilly services: terminate / start back Hazel Grove Chester - Manchester Piccadilly services: terminate / start back Altrincham (work through if block is south of Edgeley 2) Crewe - Manchester Piccadilly (via Manchester Airport) services: to call at all stations Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe (via Stockport) / Manchester Airport (shuttle) services: withdrawn Manchester Piccadilly - Alderley Edge services: withdrawn (unless block is south of Stockport station when services are to run as a Manchester Piccadilly - Stockport shuttle, using platform 1 at Stockport)

Preston - Hazel Grove services terminate / start from Manchester Oxford Rd

(unless block is south of Stockport station when services are to terminate / start Stockport, using the bay platform at Stockport)

Southport - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start Manchester Oxford Road Stoke - Manchester Piccadilly services: withdrawn

TPE Sheffield / Cleethorpes services divert via Romiley and terminate at Manchester Piccadilly

VT Potteries route services: non stops to divert via Crewe & Styal / Macclesfield stopping services terminate / start at Macclesfield


NOTE: VT and XC – Full service operates via Crewe. If Blockage is protracted – telephone conference to be held to agree reduction in service B - MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION Thinning Arrangements (when there is NO restriction on the line which is open, likely to cause delay) – See additional guidance notes on page

148


ATW S Wales services: divert via Styal if Fast Lines Blocked

Telephone conference to be held to agree further service reductions

XC Full service

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008



FOC’s One train per hour each way (Guide Bridge route) plus one train an hour each way via Styal

NN Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport shuttle withdrawn

Chester - Manchester Piccadilly services: terminate / start Altrincham if access /egress is not possible to Northenden junction

TPE Sheffield / Cleethorpes services: divert via Romiley and terminate / start back Manchester Piccadilly

VT Madeley route services: divert via Styal if Fast Lines Blocked

C - TBW N/A

D - BI-DI N/A

E - SLW N/A F - Only one direction available / no suitable point for SLW to be implemented Operator Actions All except NN, TPE and VT


NN Buxton - Manchester Piccadilly services: terminate / start back Hazel Grove

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


Chester - Manchester Piccadilly services: terminate / start back Altrincham Manchester Piccadilly - Alderley Edge services: withdrawn (unless problem is south of Stockport station when services is to run as a Manchester Piccadilly - Stockport shuttle) Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe (via Stockport) services: right line working past blockage, divert via Styal for wrong line movement Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport (shuttle) services: withdrawn Preston - Hazel Grove services terminate / start Manchester Oxford Rd Southport - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start Manchester Oxford Road Stoke - Manchester Piccadilly services: terminate / start Macclesfield

VT Potteries route fast services: Right line working past blockage, divert via Crewe and Styal for wrong line movement. Potteries route Macclesfield stopping: terminate / start back Macclesfield Madeley route services: right line working past blockage, divert via Styal for wrong line movement

TPE Cleethorpes/Sheffield – right direction line working past blockage, unavailable direction via Romiley, terminate / start back Manchester Piccadilly

XC South Coast services: right direction line working past blockage, unavailable direction divert from Stafford via Crewe and Styal Bristol services: right direction line working past blockage, unavailable direction divert from Stafford via Crewe and Styal

ATW S. Wales services: right direction line working past blockage, unavailable direction divert via Styal

NW5001.5 HEATON NORRIS – SLADE LANE JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements ATW S Wales services: divert via WCML and Chat Moss to terminate / start back from Manchester Oxford Road or terminate

Crewe

XC South Coast services: terminate / start Stockport Bristol services: divert from Stafford via Crewe and Styal


FOC’s One path an hour via Styal as booked

NN Buxton - Manchester Piccadilly services terminate / start back from Stockport Chester - Manchester Piccadilly services terminate / start back from Altrincham Crewe - Manchester Piccadilly (via Manchester Airport) services to call at all stations Manchester Piccadilly - Alderley Edge (via Stockport) / Crewe (via Stockport) / Manchester Airport (shuttle) services all withdrawn Preston - Hazel Grove services terminate / start from Manchester Oxford Rd Southport - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start Manchester Oxford Road Stoke - Manchester Piccadilly services terminate / start at Stockport

TPE Sheffield / Cleethorpes services divert via Romiley and terminate at Manchester Piccadilly

VT Potteries route services: non stops to divert via Crewe & Styal / Macclesfield stopping services terminate / start at Macclesfield


NOTE: If one line available, run in right direction only. VT and XC – Full service operates via Crewe. If Blockage is protracted – telephone conference to be held to agree reduction in service B – MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION Thinning Arrangements (when there is NO restriction on the line which is open, likely to cause delay) – See additional guidance notes on page

148

Thinning Arrangements (when there IS a restriction on the line(s) which is open, likely to cause delay) -

ATW S Wales services: divert via Styal if Fast Lines Blocked

Telephone conference to be held to agree further service reductions

XC

Bristol services: divert from Stafford via Crewe and Styal if Fast Lines Blocked

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008



FOC’s One train per hour each way via Styal as booked

NN Southport - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start Manchester Oxford Road

TPE Sheffield / Cleethorpes services: divert via Romiley and terminate / start back Manchester Piccadilly

VT Madeley route services: divert via Styal if Fast Lines Blocked

C – TBW Conference Call

D – BI-DI N/A

E – SLW N/A F - Only one direction available / no suitable point for SLW to be implemented All except NN, TPE and VT


NN Buxton - Manchester Piccadilly services: terminate / start back Stockport Chester - Manchester Piccadilly services: terminate / start back Altrincham Manchester Piccadilly - Alderley Edge (via Stockport) & Manchester Airport (shuttle) services: withdrawn Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe (via Stockport) services: right line working past blockage, divert via Styal for wrong line movement Preston - Hazel Grove services terminate / start Manchester Oxford Rd Southport - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start Manchester Oxford Road Stoke - Manchester Piccadilly services: terminate / start Stockport

VT Potteries route services: Right line working past blockage for fast services, diverting via Crewe and Styal for wrong line movement. Macclesfield stoppers to terminate / start back Macclesfield Madeley route services: right line working past blockage, divert via Styal for wrong line movement

TPE Cleethorpes/Sheffield – right direction line working past blockage, unavailable direction via Romiley, terminate / start back Manchester Piccadilly

NW5001.6 SLADE LANE JCN. – ARDWICK JCN. A – TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements EMT Divert via Romiley and Ashburys VT Potteries route services: terminate / start at Stockport

Madeley route services: terminate / start at Crewe

XC South Coast services: terminate / start Macclesfield Bristol services: terminate at Wilmslow or divert from Stafford via Crewe to terminate or divert via Chat Moss to terminate / start back at Manchester Oxford Road (no coupled sets)

ATW S Wales services: divert via WCML and Chat Moss to terminate / start back from Manchester Oxford Road or terminate Crewe

NN/ Buxton - Manchester Piccadilly services: terminate / start back Stockport Chester - Manchester Piccadilly services: terminate / start back Altrincham Crewe - Manchester Piccadilly via Airport services: terminate / start back Manchester Airport (to call all stations en route) Hadfield - Manchester services: reduce to hourly Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport services: divert into and turn back from Manchester Victoria Manchester Piccadilly - Alderley Edge (via Stockport) / Crewe (via Stockport) / Manchester Airport (shuttle) services: withdrawn

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


Preston - Hazel Grove services: terminate / start Manchester Oxford Rd Southport - Manchester Airport services: divert into and turn back from Manchester Victoria Stoke - Manchester Piccadilly services: terminate / start Stockport

TPE Hull - Manchester Piccadilly services: as booked

NE - Manchester Airport services: 1 tph terminate / start back from Manchester Piccadilly, 1 tph terminate/start back Huddersfield NW - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start back from Manchester Piccadilly Sheffield / Cleethorpes services: divert via Romiley and terminate at Manchester Piccadilly

Freight Divert where pathways and knowledge permit

B – MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION Thinning Arrangements (when there is NO restriction on the line which is open, likely to cause delay) – See additional guidance notes on page

148

Thinning Arrangements (when there IS a restriction on the line(s) which is open, likely to cause delay) -

ATW S Wales services: divert via WCML and Chat Moss to terminate / start back Manchester Oxford Rd or terminate Crewe

Telephone conference to be held to agree further service reductions.

XC South coast services: terminate / start back Stockport


FOC’s One train per hour each way

NN Liverpool - Manchester Airport services: divert into and turn back from Manchester Victoria

Southport - Manchester Airport services: terminate and start back Manchester Oxford Road

Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport shuttle service: withdrawn

TPE NE – Manchester Airport: 1tph to terminate/start back Manchester Piccadilly

Sheffield / Cleethorpes services: divert via Romiley, terminate / start back Manchester Piccadilly

VT Stockport becomes an open stop

Slade Lane: If contingency route can be set – i.e. Slow lines set to/from Styal, fast lines to/from Heaton Norris, full train service to operate. If any other failure mode exiLM then above plan to apply as a minimum.

C – TBW N/A

D – BI-DI N/A

E – SLW If one line available, single line working Manchester/Stockport shuttle service and VT service (½ hourly service) NW5001.7 ARDWICK JCN. – MANCHESTER PICCADILLY A – TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements EMT Norwich – Liverpool service Start/terminate Sheffield VT Potteries route services: terminate / start Stockport

Madeley route services: terminate / start Crewe

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


XC South Coast services: terminate / start Macclesfield Bristol services: terminate at Wilmslow or divert from Stafford via Crewe to terminate or divert via Chat Moss to terminate / start back at Manchester Oxford Road (no coupled sets)

ATW N Wales services: terminate / start back Manchester Piccadilly, stepping forward one hour S Wales services: divert via WCML and Chat Moss to terminate / start back Manchester Oxford Rd or terminate Crewe

NN Buxton - Manchester Piccadilly services: terminate / start back Stockport Chester - Manchester Piccadilly services: terminate / start back Altrincham Crewe - Manchester Piccadilly via Airport services: terminate / start back Manchester Airport (calling all stations Wilmslow - Crewe) Hadfield - Manchester Piccadilly services: terminate / start back Guide Bridge Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport services: divert into and turn back from Manchester Victoria Manchester Piccadilly - Alderley Edge (via Stockport) / Crewe (via Stockport) / Manchester Airport (shuttle) services: withdrawn Manchester Piccadilly - Marple & Manchester Piccadilly - Rose Hill services: withdrawn New Mills / Sheffield - Manchester Piccadilly services: divert from Romiley to terminate / start back Guide Bridge (SSO Woodley branch) Preston - Hazel Grove services: terminate / start back Manchester Oxford Rd Southport - Manchester Airport services: divert into and turn back from Manchester Victoria Stoke - Manchester Piccadilly services: terminate / start back Stockport

TPE Hull - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start back Huddersfield NE - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start back Huddersfield (one an hour) NE - Manchester Airport services: divert from Stalybridge into and turn back from Manchester Victoria (one an hour) NE - Liverpool Lime Street services: divert via Manchester Victoria and Chat Moss NW - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start back Manchester Piccadilly Sheffield / Cleethorpes services: terminate / start back from Stockport (SSO Hazel Grove)

Freight Divert where pathways and knowledge permit - no access to Trafford Park complex

B – MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION Thinning Arrangements (when there is NO restriction on the line which is open, likely to cause

delay) – NOTE: See additional guidance notes on page 148

Thinning Arrangements (when there IS a restriction on the line which is

open, likely to cause delay) - ATW Any two of UF / DF / US / DS blocked

N Wales services: terminate / start back Manchester Piccadilly as booked if Mayfield available if not step forward one hour S Wales services: divert via WCML and Chat Moss to terminate / start back Manchester Oxford Rd or terminate Crewe

Telephone conference to be held to agree further service

reductions XC Any two of UF / DF / US / DS blocked

South coast services: terminate / start Stockport

FOC’s Any two of UF / DF / US / DS blocked One train per hour each way

NN Any two of UF / DF / US / DS blocked

Liverpool - Manchester Airport services: divert into and turn back from Manchester Victoria

Southport - Manchester Airport services: terminate and start back Manchester Oxford Road

Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport shuttle service: withdrawn

Eastern lines blocked (access/egress to/from Ashburys available at Ardwick Junction)

Hadfield service: reduce to hourly

Marple fast service: withdrawn

TPE Any two of UF / DF / US / DS blocked

NE - Liverpool Lime Street services: divert via Manchester Victoria and Chat Moss

Sheffield / Cleethorpes services: terminate / start back Manchester Piccadilly

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


Eastern lines blocked (access/egress to/from Ashburys available at Ardwick Junction)

Hull - Manchester Piccadilly services: terminate / start back Huddersfield or Leeds

VT

Any two of UF / DF / US / DS blocked

Stockport becomes an open stop

EMT As booked

C - TBW N/A D - BI-DI N/A E - SLW N/A

REVISED GUIDANCE NOTES FOR SECTION NW5001 Guidance Notes

General Notes - all sections Stockport to Manchester Piccadilly “One line blocked” will include any circumstance where trains are being stopped and cautioned by signallers or otherwise subject to significant delays e.g. due to ESR < 20 MPH or signal / Track circuit Failure etc. If two lines are out of use and restricted signalling applies on the open lines then a telephone conference must be held to discuss further service alterations. Contingency Plans for Failure of Ladder Crossings and/or Partial Blockages Between Ardwick Jn and Manchester Piccadilly The extent of disruption to services depends on the location of the inoperative points and the number of routes affected. Disruption to services will usually be minimised if inoperative points are clipped normal (for straight-line running) until repairs can be effected. It is likely that during repairs, at least one pair of lines will have to be blocked. As repairs can take anything from a few minutes to several hours, a reliable estimate of the anticipated period of disruption should be obtained before activating a contingency plan for blockage of a pair of lines. • Alternative routing between Ardwick Jn and Piccadilly, for loss of one ladder, may still be available

for some services and should be used as a less disruptive alternative to contingency plans when traffic levels will allow. Trains should run to/from/via Piccadilly as booked if possible.

• Lengthy repairs, requiring blockages of one or more running lines between Ardwick and Piccadilly should not be undertaken at times of peak traffic levels if avoidable.

The variety of restricted working possible within the layout between Ardwick – Piccadilly makes detailed planning impractical. In all cases of restricted working, that involves the loss of one the ladder crossing and/or other loss of flexibility but does not result in at least one line being blocked , all parties have accepted that some reduction in train service will be necessary. For short term problems this will be arranged by the Network Rail Duty Control Manager. If the problem is likely to persist for more than 60 minutes a telephone conference must be held and a detailed reduction of train services agreed for the duration of the incident.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW5003 WILMSLOW – SLADE LANE JCN. (via Styal) AND MANCHESTER AIRPORT BRANCH

NW5003.1 WILMSLOW – HEALD GREEN SOUTH JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements XC Divert via Cheadle Hulme NN Crewe-Airport-Manchester Piccadilly trains divert via stockport. Special stop order on other services. Freight Refer 5.9





D - BI-DI N/A

E - SLW N/A

NW5003.2 HEALD GREEN SOUTH JCN. – HEALD GREEN NORTH JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements XC Divert via Cheadle Hulme NN Empty stock trains divert via Stockport Freight Refer 5.9



line which is open, likely to cause delay) - N/A


D - BI-DI N/A

E - SLW N/A

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW5003.3 HEALD GREEN NORTH JCN. – SLADE LANE JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements ATW N Wales services: terminate / start back Manchester Piccadilly as booked if Mayfield available if not step forward one

hour

FOC’s Divert via Stockport: one path per hour

NN Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport services: divert into and turn back from Manchester Victoria Manchester Piccadilly - Alderley Edge services: extend to Manchester Airport (via Styal) Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe via Airport services: divert via Stockport Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport services: withdrawn Southport - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start Manchester Oxford Road

TPE NE - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start Manchester Piccadilly NW - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start Manchester Piccadilly Hull services: as booked Sheffield / Cleethorpes services: terminate / start Manchester Piccadilly

ATW N Wales services: terminate / start back Manchester Piccadilly as booked if Mayfield available if not step forward one hour



line which is open, likely to cause delay) - N/A Liverpool/Manchester Airport start/terminate Oxford Road

Southport/Manchester Airport start/terminate Oxford Road

C - TBW FOC’s Divert via Stockport: one path per hour each way

NN Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start Manchester Oxford Road

Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe via Airport services: divert via Stockport Southport - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start Manchester Oxford Road

TPE NE - Manchester Airport services: terminate Manchester Piccadilly Hull services: as booked Sheffield / Cleethorpes services: run through to Manchester Airport

NW – Manchester Airport services : terminate / start back Manchester Piccadilly

D - BI-DI N/A

E - SLW Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 F - Only one direction available / no suitable point for SLW to be implemented Operator Actions ATW N Wales services: terminate / start back Manchester Piccadilly as booked if Mayfield available if not step forward one

hour FOC’s Divert via Stockport: one path per hour

NN Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport services: divert into and turn back from Manchester Victoria

Manchester Piccadilly - Alderley Edge services: extend to Manchester Airport (via Styal) Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe via Airport services: booked route in available direction, divert via Stockport in non available direction. Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport services: withdrawn Southport - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start Manchester Oxford Road

TPE NE - Manchester Airport services: terminate Manchester Piccadilly NW - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start back Manchester Piccadilly Hull services: run as booked Sheffield / Cleethorpes services: terminate / start back Manchester Piccadilly

Item in red is “off area” and will need specifying to the relevant Network Rail control office

NW5003.4 HEALD GREEN NORTH JCN. – HEALD GREEN WEST JCN

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION Arrangements

NN Piccadilly – Crewe via Manchester Airport not to call at Manchester Airport. Liverpool Lime Street/Southport – Manchester Airport services start/terminate Manchester Oxford Rd/Manchester Victoria/Piccadilly.

TPE All services turn back at Piccadilly/Oxford Road Freight Refer 5.9



line which is open, likely to cause delay) - N/A

C - TBW N/A

D - BI-DI N/A

E - SLW N/A

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW5003.5 HEALD GREEN WEST JCN. – MANCHESTER AIRPORT A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements ATW N Wales services: terminate / start back Manchester Piccadilly as booked if Mayfield available if not step forward one

hour NN Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport services: divert into and turn back from Manchester Victoria

Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe via Airport services: miss out Manchester Airport Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport services: withdrawn Southport - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start Manchester Oxford Road

TPE NE - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start Manchester Piccadilly NW - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start Manchester Piccadilly Hull services: run as booked Sheffield / Cleethorpes services: terminate / start Manchester Piccadilly



line which is open, likely to cause delay) - FOC’s Divert via Stockport: one path per hour each way

NN Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start Manchester Oxford Road Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe via Airport services: divert via Stockport

Southport - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start Manchester Oxford Road

TPE NE - Manchester Airport services: terminate Manchester Piccadilly Hull services: as booked Sheffield / Cleethorpes services: run through to Manchester Airport NW – Manchester Airport services : terminate / start back Manchester Piccadilly

C - TBW

D - BI-DI N/A


NW5003.6 HEALD GREEN SOUTH JCN. – HEALD GREEN WEST JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Manchester Piccadilly – Airport - Crewe (Not calling at Manchester Airport) Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (Single Line Working is not an option. Right direction running over the single line to apply if one line is blocked on any of the above sections of Manchester Airport and Styal lines) NN Piccadilly – Manchester Airport – Crewe services. Booked routed right dir only. Otherwise divert and not call at Manchester

Airport. Freight Conference call to be held to agree priorities.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW5009 MACCLESFIELD – CHEADLE HULME NW5009.1 MACCLESFIELD – CHEADLE HULME A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements VT Fast Manchester services divert via Madeley & Crewe and call additionally at Wilmslow on the UP.

Semi fast services divert via Alsager to and from Stoke and call additionally Wilmslow ATW ECS divert via Wilmslow. XC Manchester – Bristol via Madeley to/from Stafford, calling Crewe

Manchester – South Coast via Madeley to/from Stafford, calling Crewe and Wilmslow

NN Macclesfield -Stoke shuttle where resources allow Freight Refer 5.9

B – MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION Thinning Arrangements (when there is NO restriction on the line which is

open, likely to cause delay) – Thinning Arrangements (when there IS a restriction on the line

which is open, likely to cause delay) - N/A N/A C - TBW Refer section 5.7

D - BI-DI N/A

E – SLW Macclesifled and Bramhall is possible however run in right direction on available line and divert as per full block on unavailable line. VT Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 XC Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8. NN Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8. NW5015 HADFIELD – ARDWICK JCN. NW5015.1 ASHBURYS – ARDWICK JCN. (Please also refer to Northern & TPE Service Recovery document for this section) A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements FOC’s Divert where pathways and knowledge permit, if access to Ashburys is available then services to run as booked

NN Hadfield services: reduce to hourly and terminate / start back Guide Bridge (DMU)

Marple / New Mills Central services: withdrawn Rose Hill services: terminate / start back Guide Bridge Sheffield services: divert via Stockport

TPE Hull services: terminate / start back Huddersfield or Leeds

North East services: One divert from Stalybridge into and start back Manchester Victoria & one terminate / start back Huddersfield or Leeds

Liverpool Lime Street services: divert via Manchester Victoria and Chat Moss

Access to/from Ardwick Siemens depot to be maintained for booked arrivals and departures where possible

Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


E – SLW (If one line available no suitable point for single line working) F - Only one direction available / no suitable point for SLW to be implemented Operator Actions FOC’s Available direction: booked route

Not available direction: divert where pathways and knowledge permit, if access to Ashburys is available then services to run as booked

NN Hadfield services: reduce to hourly and terminate / start back Guide Bridge (DMU) New Mills Central services: available direction booked route / not available direction withdrawn (run ecs via New Mills South Jcn) Rose Hill services: terminate / start back Guide Bridge Sheffield services: available direction booked route / not available direction divert via Stockport

TPE Hull services: terminate / start back Huddersfield or Leeds North East services: One divert from Stalybridge into and start back Manchester Victoria & one terminate / start back Huddersfield or Leeds Liverpool Lime Street services: available direction booked route / not available direction divert via Manchester Victoria and Chat Moss Access to/from Ardwick Siemens depot to be maintained for booked arrivals and departures where possible

NW5015.2 GUIDE BRIDGE – ASHBURYS (Please also refer to Northern & TPE Service Recovery document for this section) A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements FOC’s Divert where pathways and knowledge permit, if access to Ashburys/Guide Bridge is available then services to run as

booked

NN Hadfield services: reduce to hourly and terminate / start back Guide Bridge (DMU) Rose Hill services: divert via Bredbury

TPE Hull services: terminate / start back Huddersfield or Leeds

North East services: One divert from Stalybridge into and start back Manchester Victoria & one terminate / start back Huddersfield or Leeds

Liverpool Lime Street services: divert via Manchester Victoria and Chat Moss




C - TBW FOC’s Divert where pathways and knowledge permit, if access to Ashburys/Guide Bridge is available outside of the TBW limits

then services to run as booked

NN Hadfield services: reduce to hourly Rose Hill services: divert via Bredbury

TPE Hull services: terminate / start back Huddersfield or Leeds North East / Airport services: One through the TBW and one divert from Stalybridge into and start back Manchester Victoria North East / Liverpool Lime Street services: through TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (No suitable point for single line working) F - Only one direction available / no suitable point for SLW to be implemented Operator Actions

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


FOC’s Available direction: booked route Not available direction: divert where pathways and knowledge permit, if access to Ashburys/Guide Bridge is available then services to run as booked

NN Hadfield services: reduce to hourly and terminate / start back Guide Bridge (DMU) Rose Hill services: available direction booked route / not available direction divert via Stockport

TPE Hull services: terminate / start back Huddersfield or Leeds North East services: One divert from Stalybridge into and start back Manchester Victoria & one terminate / start back Huddersfield or Leeds Liverpool Lime Street services: available direction booked route / not available direction divert via Manchester Victoria and Chat Moss

NW5015.3 GUIDE BRIDGE – HYDE JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Manchester Piccadilly – Hadfield services suspended

Manchester Piccadilly – Rose Hill services diverted via Bredbury. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI Refer 5.7


NW5015.4 HYDE JCN. – DINTING A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN All services suspended FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI Refer 5.7


NW5015.5 DINTING – GLOSSOP – HADFIELD A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Dinting – Glossop blocked all services direct to / from Hadfield

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


Dinting – Hadfield blocked all services direct to / from Glossop Dinting Sth – Dinting East blocked all services run direct to / from Glossop





C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI Refer 5.7


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW5021 STALYBRIDGE – GUIDE BRIDGE A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN ECS diverted where appropriate TPE

Hull services: terminate / start back Huddersfield or Leeds North East services: Two tph divert from Stalybridge into and start back Manchester Victoria, one to extend through to Liverpool Lime Street via Chat Moss if route knowledge available in all cases One tph to terminate at Huddersfield If resources permit consider Manchester Oxford Road – Liverpool shuttle


Refer 5.8




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (available between:- Stalybridge and Guide Bridge) Run booked route in Right Direction Only NN Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 TPE Treat as total block, however train may run over available line or diverted by exception (i.e. route knowledge and resource

permitting). FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

NW6001 MANCHESTER PICCADILLY EAST JCN – EUXTON JCN

NW6001.1 PICCADILLY – OXFORD ROAD A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements ATW North Wales/ Chester – Manchester Picadilly service to start/ terminate at Oxford Road. EMT Terminate / start back Stockport

NN Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport services: divert into and start back from Manchester Victoria

Preston - Hazel Grove services: terminate / start back Manchester Oxford Road Southport - Manchester Airport services: divert into and start back from Manchester Victoria

TPE NE - Liverpool Lime Street services: divert via Manchester Victoria and Chat Moss NW - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start back Manchester Oxford Road

FREIGHT Divert where pathways and knowledge permit



line which is open, likely to cause delay) - ATW Full service

EMT Full service

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


FOC’s One path each way an hour to be maintained

NN Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport services: divert into and start back from Manchester Victoria Preston - Hazel Grove services: terminate / start back Manchester Oxford Road Southport - Manchester Airport services: divert into and start back from Manchester Victoria

TPE NW – Manchester Airport – 1tph terminate

Manchester Oxford Road

C - TBW

D - BI-DI ATW Full service

EMT Full service

FOC’s One path each way an hour to be maintained each way

NN Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start back from Manchester Victoria

Southport - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start back Manchester Oxford Road

TPE Full service

E – SLW (

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW6001.2 OXFORD ROAD – CASTLEFIELD JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements ATW North Wales services: terminate / start back Warrington Bank Quay or divert via Greenbank to/from Manchester

Piccadilly

EMT Terminate / start back Manchester Oxford Road

FOC’s Divert where pathways and knowledge permit Trafford Park traffic: hold at suitable locations

NN Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport services: withdrawn Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Oxford Road services: terminate / start back Warrington Central Preston - Hazel Grove services: withdrawn

Southport - Manchester Airport services: divert into and start back from Manchester Victoria

TPE NE - Liverpool Lime Street services: divert via Manchester Victoria and Chat Moss

NW - Manchester Airport services: divert into and terminate / start back from Manchester Victoria or Bolton if no route knowledge




C – TBW (Priority is route available Deansgate East to Trafford Park East) ATW North Wales services: terminate / start back Warrington Bank Quay or divert via Greenbank to/from Manchester

Piccadilly


FOC’s One path per hour each way

NN Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport services: withdrawn Preston - Hazel Grove services: withdrawn Southport - Manchester Airport services: divert into and start back from Manchester Victoria

TPE NE - Liverpool Lime Street services: divert via Manchester Victoria and Chat Moss NW - Manchester Airport services: divert into and terminate / start back from Manchester Victoria

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (If available preference to be given to Liverpool route) F - Only one direction available / no suitable point for SLW to be implemented (Priority is route available Deansgate East to Trafford Park East) Operator Actions ATW North Wales services: terminate / start back Warrington Bank Quay or divert via Greenbank to/from Manchester

Piccadilly


FOC’s Available direction movement permitted

NN Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport services: withdrawn Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Oxford Road services: terminate / start back Warrington Central Preston - Hazel Grove services: withdrawn Southport - Manchester Airport services: divert into and start back from Manchester Victoria

TPE NE - Liverpool Lime Street services: available direction as booked, non available direction divert via Manchester Victoria and Chat Moss NW - Manchester Airport services: divert into and terminate / start back from Manchester Victoria

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW6001.3 CASTLEFIELD JCN. – ORDSALL LANE A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements ATW North Wales services: terminate / start back Warrington Bank Quay or divert via Greenbank to/from Manchester

Piccadilly

FOC’s Divert where pathways and knowledge permit

NN Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport services: withdrawn Preston - Hazel Grove services: operate between Manchester Oxford Road and Hazel Grove only

Southport - Manchester Airport services: divert into and start back from Manchester Victoria

TPE Divert into and start back from Manchester Victoria/Bolton




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (Single line working not permissible if one line available run in right direction Only). F - Only one direction available / no suitable point for SLW to be implemented: Operator Actions ATW North Wales services: terminate / start back Warrington Bank Quay or divert via Greenbank to/from Manchester

Piccadilly

FOC’s Available direction: booked route Not available direction: divert where pathways and knowledge permit

NN Clitheroe - Manchester Victoria services operate between Bolton and Clitheroe only Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport services: withdrawn Preston - Hazel Grove services: operate between Manchester Oxford Road and Hazel Grove only Southport - Manchester Airport services: divert into and start back from Manchester Victoria


NW6001.4 ORDSALL LANE – Windsor Bridge South Jn A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION (between Ordsall lane and Windsor Bridge South)

Arrangements FOC’s Divert where pathways and knowledge permit

NN Clitheroe - Manchester Victoria services operate between Bolton and Clitheroe only

Preston - Hazel Grove services: operate between Manchester Oxford Road and Hazel Grove only Southport - Manchester Airport services: divert into and start back from Manchester Victoria





C - TBW

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


D - BI-DI

E – SLW (Single line working not permissible if one line available run in right direction Only). Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 F - Only one direction available / no suitable point for SLW to be implemented: Operator Actions FOC’s Available direction: booked route

Not available direction: divert where pathways and knowledge permit

NN Clitheroe - Manchester Victoria services operate between Bolton and Clitheroe only Preston - Hazel Grove services: operate between Manchester Oxford Road and Hazel Grove only Southport - Manchester Airport services: divert into and start back from Manchester Victoria


NW6001.4b Windsor Bridge South Jn and Windsor Bridge North Jn A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION (between Windsor Bridge South and Windsor Bridge North Jn FOC’s Divert where pathways and knowledge permit

NN Blackpool North - Manchester Victoria services terminate / start back Bolton

Clitheroe - Manchester Victoria services: terminate / start back Bolton Kirkby - Manchester Victoria services: terminate / start back Wigan Wallgate Preston - Hazel Grove services: operate between Manchester Oxford Road and Hazel Grove only Southport - Manchester Airport services: terminate / start back Bolton Southport - Manchester Victoria services: terminate / start back Walkden if a method of work can be agreed, otherwise Wigan Wallgate Wigan Wallgate - Manchester Victoria services: withdrawn

TPE Terminate / start back Bolton/Preston




C - TBW N/A

D - BI-DI D(i) - Bi directional working: (route via platform 2 (Down Bolton) available only) Operator Actions NN Services off the Up Atherton to divert via Bolton

Services off the Up Bolton to miss Salford Crescent

TPE Services off the Up Bolton to miss Salford Crescent

D(ii) - Bi directional working: (route via platform 1 (Up and Down Bolton) available only) Operator Actions NN Services to the down Atherton to divert via Bolton

Blackpool North - Manchester Victoria services to miss Salford Crescent in the up direction Clitheroe - Manchester Victoria services to miss Salford Crescent in up direction Preston - Hazel Grove services to miss Salford Crescent in up direction

TPE Up direction services to miss Salford Crescent

E – SLW (Single line working not permissible if one line available run in right direction =

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW6001.5 SALFORD CRESCENT – BOLTON A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION


If blockage north of Clifton then normal access to GMWD or Tarmac Roadstone NN Blackpool North - Manchester Victoria services terminate / start back Bolton

Clitheroe - Manchester Victoria services: terminate / start back Bolton Kirkby - Manchester Victoria services: operate between Kirkby and Wigan Wallgate only Preston - Hazel Grove services: operate between Manchester Oxford Road and Hazel Grove only Southport - Manchester Airport services: divert via Atherton Wigan Wallgate - Manchester Victoria via Bolton services: withdrawn

TPE Divert via Wigan North Western and Atherton or terminate / start back Bolton




C - TBW FOC’s Divert where pathways and knowledge permit - No access to GMWD or Tarmac Roadstone unless block TBW is north

of Clifton

NN Clitheroe - Manchester Victoria services: terminate / start back Bolton Preston - Hazel Grove services: operate between Manchester Oxford Road and Hazel Grove only Southport - Manchester Airport services: divert via Atherton Wigan Wallgate - Manchester Victoria via Bolton services: withdrawn

TPE Full service operates D - BI-DI

E - SLW Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 F - Only one direction available / no suitable point for SLW to be implemented / SLW not practicable: Operator Actions FOC’s Divert where pathways and knowledge permit - No access to GMWD or Tarmac Roadstone unless incident is north of

Clifton

NN Blackpool North - Manchester Victoria services terminate / start back Bolton Clitheroe - Manchester Victoria services: terminate / start back Bolton Preston - Hazel Grove services: operate between Manchester Oxford Road and Hazel Grove only Southport – Manchester Airport services: available direction booked route / not available direction divert via Atherton Wigan Wallgate - Manchester Victoria services: withdrawn

TPE Available direction: booked route Not available direction: divert via Atherton or terminate Bolton

NW6001.6 BOLTON – LOSTOCK JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION (Between Bolton and Lostock Jcn.)


NN Blackpool – Manchester Victoria services: terminate / start back from Lostock (if crossover available outside blockage)

otherwise withdrawn Manchester Victoria – Kirkby services: Operate between Wigan Wallgate and Kirkby only Manchester Victoria – Wigan via Bolton Services: withdrawn Preston - Hazel Grove services: Operate between Bolton and Hazel Grove only

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


Southport – Manchester Airport services: Divert via Atherton

TPE Divert via Wigan North Western and Atherton or terminate Preston from North/Bolton from South




C – TBW No route – Westhoughton) FOC’s Divert where pathways and knowledge permit

NN Preston - Hazel Grove services: Operate between Bolton and Hazel Grove only

Southport – Manchester Airport services: Divert via Atherton Manchester Victoria – Wigan via Bolton Services: withdrawn

TPE Full service (Any booked services for Westhoughton run via Chorley/Atherton)

D - BI-DI

E - SLW Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 F - Only one direction available / no suitable point for SLW to be implemented: Operator Actions FOC’s Divert where pathways and knowledge permit

NN Blackpool – Manchester Victoria services: available direction: booked route / Non available direction divert via Atherton

and Wigan North Western Manchester Victoria – Kirkby services: Operate between Wigan Wallgate and Kirkby only Manchester Victoria – Wigan via Bolton Services: withdrawn Preston - Hazel Grove services: Operate between Bolton and Hazel Grove only Southport – Manchester Airport services: available direction: booked route / Non available direction divert via Atherton

TPE Available direction: booked route / Not available direction: divert via Atherton and Wigan North Western or terminate / start back from Preston from North, Bolton from South

NW6001.7 LOSTOCK JCN. – EUXTON JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION


NN Blackpool – Manchester Victoria services: Divert via Wigan North West and Westhoughton

Hazel Grove – Preston services: Terminate / start back from Bolton (or Blackrod / Chorley if line available and operations staff available)

TPE Divert via Wigan North Western and Westhoughton




C - TBW FOC’s Divert where pathways and knowledge permit

NN Hazel Grove – Preston services: Terminate / start back from Bolton

TPE Full service to operate

D - BI-DI

E – SLW

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


F - Only one direction available / no suitable point for SLW to be implemented / SLW not practicable: Operator Actions FOC’s Divert where pathways and knowledge permit

NN Available direction: booked route

Not available direction: Divert via Wigan North Western and Westhoughton

TPE Available direction: booked route Not available direction: Divert via Wigan North Western and Westhoughton

NW6003 CASTLEFIELD JCN. – ALLERTON JCN. NW6003.1 CASTLEFIELD JCN. – TRAFFORD PARK EAST JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements EMT Terminate / start back Manchester Oxford Road

FOC’s Divert where pathways and knowledge permit

NN

Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Oxford Road services: terminate / start back Warrington Central

TPE NE - Liverpool Lime Street services: divert to/from Manchester Oxford Road via Chat Moss




C - TBW EMT Terminate / start back Manchester Oxford Road

FOC’s One path per hour each way

NN Full service

TPE NE - Liverpool Lime Street services: to/from Manchester Oxford Road via Chat Moss

D - BI-DI

E – SLW not feasible owing to crossover location between Castlefield Jcn. and Deansgate.If one line available, run in right direction only).

F - Only one direction available / no suitable point for SLW to be implemented: Operator Actions EMT Terminate / start back Manchester Oxford Road

FOC’s Available direction, booked route / Not available direction divert where pathways and knowledge permit

NN Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Oxford Road services:

available direction, booked route / not available direction, divert via Chat Moss

TPE Liverpool Lime Street services: available direction, booked route / not available direction, divert via Chat Moss

NW6003.2 TRAFFORD PARK EAST JCN. – WARRINGTON CENTRAL A – TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements EMT Divert via Chat Moss

FOC’s Divert (if required) where pathways and knowledge permit, if access available to Trafford Park then normal service

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NN Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Oxford Road services: terminate / start back Warrington Central

TPE Divert via Chat Moss

Freight Refer 5.9




C – TBW EMT Divert via Chat Moss

FOC’s One path per hour, if unrestricted access available to Trafford Park then normal service

NN Full service

TPE Divert via Chat Moss

D - BI-DI

E – SLW Right direction running only – otherwise treat as blockage. F - Only one direction available / no suitable point for SLW to be implemented: EMT Available direction, booked route / Not available, direction divert via Chat Moss

FOC’s If access to/from Trafford Park is available, booked paths apply in the available direction only, not available direction,

divert via Chat Moss

NN Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Oxford Road services: One per hour: available direction, booked route / not available direction, divert via Chat Moss One per hour: terminate / start back Warrington Central

TPE Liverpool Lime Street services: available direction, booked route / not available direction, divert via Chat Moss

NW6003.3 WARRINGTON CENTRAL – HUNTS CROSS STATION JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements EMT Divert via Orsall Lane and Chats Moss with SSO Newton Le Willows if required. NN Run Oxford Road to Warrington Central or divert via Chat Moss. TPE Divert via Chat moss where possible. SSO Newton Le Willows if required. Start/terminate Warrington Central. Train Crew

permitting FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI

E – SLW right direction running only – otherwise treat as blockage. EMT NN TPE Freight

Conference Call to decide priorites

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW6003.4 HUNTS CROSS STATION JCN. – HUNTS CROSS WEST JCN., HUNTS CROSS WEST JCN. – ALLERTON JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements EMT Divert via Ordsall Lane and Chats Moss with SSO Newton Le Willows if required. NN Oxford Road – Liverpool service – runs between Oxford Road and Hunts Cross. Or divert via Chat Moss subject to Train Crew

knowledge Merseyrail (Serco-Ned)

If affected to start/terminate Liverpool South Parkway.

TPE Start/terminate Warrington Centra/Hunts Crossl or divert via Chat Moss. SSO Newton Le Willows if required. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI (Up line available between: Hunts Cross and Hunts Cross West Jcn. (Down line blocked between Hunts Cross and Hunts Cross West Jcn.) EMT Norwich - Lime St services same as for TPE (right direction only). NN Merseyrail

Run booked route

TPE Up trains as booked (right direction). Down trains divert via Chat Moss.

E – SLW Work in right direction only over open line – divert as per Option A on blocked line.

EMT Up trains booked route. Down trains divert via Chat Moss NN Turn back at Hunts Cross. Units reverse in DMU Siding. Passengers connect into / out of Merseyrail or bus. Merseyrail Run as booked except if Down line is blocked at Hunts Cross West Jcn., turn back at Liverpool South Parkway. TPE Up trains booked route. Down trains divert via Chat Moss.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW6005 MANCHESTER VICTORIA EAST JCN. – WINDSOR BRIDGE STH JCN.

A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Divert via Ordsall Lane FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (available between: Deal Street and Ordsall Lane) Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW6007 DEAL STREET – ORDSALL LANE NW6007.1 DEAL STREET – ORDSALL LANE A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Victoria Liverpool service diverted to run between Oxford Rd and Liverpool. subject to Train Crew knowledge FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (available between: Deal Street and Ordsall Lane)

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW6009 WINDSOR BRIDGE NTH - SOUTHPORT NW6009.1 WINDSOR BRIDGE JCN. – CROW NEST JCN A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Divert via Bolton and Westhoughton, consider in peak diversion via Chat Moss subject to suitable cross over point FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (between Wigan Station Jcn. and Wigan Wallgate) Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

NW6009.2 CROW NEST JCN. – WIGAN STATION JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Class 1 Southport – Victoria services divert via Springs branch – WCML Golborne Jcn. Lowton Jcn. And Chat Moss. Southport

– Manchester Airport service to run between Southport and Wigan only. Vic-Southport/Kirkby run tobetween Wigan and Southport/ Kirby only. Vic – Liv (via Wigan) Start/terminate at Wigan NW and Bolton Vic – Wigan via Bolton start/terminate at Bolton

TPE Divert via Chorley. Freight B - MULTI TRACK SECTION REDUCED TO ONE LINE IN EACH DIRECTION Thinning Arrangements (when there is NO restriction on the line which



C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (between: Crow Nest Jcn. and Wigan Station Jcn.) XC NN EWS Freight

Conference Call

NW6009.3 WIGAN STATION JCN. – WIGAN WALLGATE A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Victoria-Southprt Term/Start at Wigan Northwestern and Wigan Wallgate/Southport

Victoria-Kirkby Term/Start at Wigan Northwestern and Wigan Wallgate/Kirkby – Wigan services terminate Bolton





Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (between Wigan Station Jcn. and Wigan Wallgate) Not practicable due to position of crossovers : treat same as blockage.

NW6009.4 WIGAN WALLGATE – SOUTHPORT A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Work to and from point of obstruction FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (between Wigan Station Jcn. and Wigan Wallgate) Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW6011 BOLTON EAST JCN. – BLACKBURN BOLTON NW6011.1 BOLTON – BROMLEY CROSS A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Run Clitheroe - Blackburn and Bolton - Manchester Victoria. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI


NW6011.2 BROMLEY CROSS – BLACKBURN BOLTON JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Run Clitheroe - Blackburn and Bolton - Manchester Victoria




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E1 – SLW (no crossing facility is available at Darwen loop) NN Run Clitheroe service booked route (crossing at Bromley Cross). Peak Hours Blackburn services attach to hourly Clitheroe

services between Manchester Victoria and Blackburn.

E2 – SLW (no crossing facility is available at Bromley Cross) NN Hourly Clitheroe service to run booked routebut Down Clitheroe trains to be held at Bolton Platform 1 to cross up Clitheroe

servicearriving Bolton Platform 3. Down Clitheroe services go forward approx. 10 minutes late ex Bolton. Peak Hours Blackburn services attach to hourly Clitheroe services between Manchester Victoria and Blackburn.

E3 – SLW (neither Bromley Cross or Darwen loops are available) NN Line capacity is one train per hour in each direction (via Darwen). Clitheroe aservices run booked route, crossing at Bolton (as

in Section E2) with 10 minutes delay to down trains. Peak Hours Blackburn services attach to hourly Clitheroe services between Manchester Victoria and Blackburn.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW6013 LOSTOCK JCN. – CROW NEST JCN NW6013.1 LOSTOCK JCN. – CROW NEST JCN A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Divert via Atherton lines TPE Start/ terminate at Bolton or divert via Chorley. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY DRS Refer 5.8 EWS Divert via Chat Moss.

FL FLHH GBrf Freight

Refer 5.9



line which is open, likely to cause delay) - C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW Not practicable as SLW would infringe on either Crow Nest or Lostock junctions. Divert traffic

for not available direction via Atherton lines.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW7001 MANCHESTER VICTORIA WEST JCN. – HEBDEN BRIDGE

NW7001.1 MANCHESTER VICTORIA EAST JCN. – MILES PLATTING A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Huddersfield - Victoria services suspended. TPE services SSO vi e at Stalybridge, Mossely, Greenfield, Marsden and

Slaithwaite, 1x TPH per station. Manchester Victoria/Castleton/ Rochdale services suspended. Victoria/ Oldham/ Rochdale service suspended. Victoria/ Leeds service to start/ terminate at Rochdale. Half-hourly shuttle service all stations Moston to Dean Lane via Rochdale and Oldham; ECS reverse at Thorpes Bridge Jcn. Bus services from Manchester Victoria to Moston, to Dean Lane and to Ashton and Stalybridge. DMUs between Newton Heath and Victoria divert via Philip’s Park, Ashburys (reverse), or Ashburys and Hyde Loop (reverse), or Philip’s Park and Stalybridge * (reverse), Oxford Road and Salford Crescent (reverse). Couple up to 4 DMU sets whenever possible between 0530 and 2330 to reduce congestion. (* Note : limit is 2 x 150/6/8 sets or 3 x 142 sets coupled via Stalybridge (reverse)).

TPE TPE services SSO vi e at Stalybridge, Mossely, Greenfield, Marsden and Slaithwaite, 1x TPH per station. Confernece Call

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY DRS Refer 5.9 EWS Divert via Brewery Curve, Diggle or Copy Pit. FL FLHH GBrf Freight

Refer 5.9



line which is open, likely to cause delay) - NN Victoria – Shaw services suspended. Victoria to Rochdale

services to run vice. Lime Street – Stalybridge services to start/term at Victoria.

If there is no access on the up/down slow Victoria to Huddersfield, services suspended at Huddersfield. Liverpool/ Staylbridge services to start/ terminate Manchester Victoria. TPE services SSO’s vice.

C - TBW

D - BI-DI


NW7001.2 MILES PLATTING – THORPES BRIDGE JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Calder valley services terminate / start back Rochdale. Hourly shuttle to operate between Dean Lane – Rochdale via Shaw.

Wigan / Victoria to Rochdale service to terminate Victoria. Manchester Victoria – Rochdale via Castleton services suspended.

TPE Conference Call if passenger work involved, ecs moves divert via Piccadilly. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW7001.3 THORPES BRIDGE JCN. – CASTLETON EAST JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION (between Thorpes Bridge Jcn. and Castleton East Jcn.)

Arrangements NN Calder valley services terminate / start back Rochdale.

Manchester Victoria – Rochdale via Castleton services suspended.

TPE Conference Call if passenger work involved, ecs moves divert via Piccadilly.





C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (available Thorpes Bridge Jcn. and Vitriol Works, Vitriol Works and Castleton East Jcn.) NN

Victoria – Rochdale service suspended Calder Valley Service SLW with SSO’s.

Freight Divert via Copy Pit or Diggle Single line work on nights

NW7001.4 CASTLETON EAST JCN. – ROCHDALE A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Calder valley services terminate / start back Rochdale.

Manchester Victoria – Rochdale via Castleton services suspended.

TPE Conference Call if passenger work involved, ecs moves divert via Piccadilly. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (available between Castleton East Jcn. and Rochdale East Jcn.) NN Calder valley fast service operate between Halifax and Leeds only

Remaining Calder Valley services via the SLW (2 each way an hour maximum) Victoria – Rochdale via Shaw service terminate / start back Shaw. (New) TPE entry: conference call if passenger work involved

TPE Conference Call if passenger work involved, ecs moves divert via Piccadilly. Freight Single line work on nights otherwise divert via Copy Pit or Diggle

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW7001.5 ROCHDALE – HALL ROYD JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION (between Rochdale and Hall Royd Jcn.)

Arrangements NN Calder Valley services start/terminate at Hebden Bridge/Rochdale (Peak hours only) Littleborough EGF to be considered if

available TPE Conference Call if passenger work involved, FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW Single line working Rochdale to Littleborough not practical due to position of crossovers at Rochdale East Jcn. Run in right

direction only or treat as blockage. NN Todmorden service turn back at Rochdale or cancelled TPE Conference Call if passenger work involved, ecs moves divert via Piccadilly. Freight Single line work on nights, or otherwise divert via Copy Pit or Diggle (if short enough for Down loop at Diggle).

NW 7001.6 HALL ROYD JCN – HEBDEN BRIDGE A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements NN Victoria – Leeds start/terminate Hebden Bridge

Blackpool – York start/terminate Hebden Bridge and Blackburn TPE Conference Call if passenger work involved, ecs moves divert via Piccadilly. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW NN . Run in right direction only or treat as blockage. TPE Conference Call if passenger work involved, ecs moves divert via Piccadilly. Freight Single line working, run in right direction only or treat as blockage.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW7007 FARINGTON CURVE – ORMSKIRK NW7007.1 FARINGTON CURVE – ORMSKIRK A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Work to and from Point of Obstruction FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW NN Freight

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW7009 PRESTON – FARINGTON CURVE - HALL ROYD JCN. NW7009.1 FARINGTON CURVE JCN. – LOSTOCK HALL JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN : Calder valley services turn back Blackburn. Blackpool South – Colne services to run . between Blackpool and Preston /

Blackburn and Colne or divert via back lines if sufficient traincrew available with route knowledge to maintain service.





C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI



NW7009.2 LOSTOCK HALL JCN. – BLACKBURN A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Leeds-Blackpool Nth services start/terminate Blackburn.

Blackpool sth-Colne services start/terminate Preston and Blackburn FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (available between: Bamber Bridge and Cherry Tree, Cherry Tree and Blackburn Bolton Jcn.) NN NN Freight


NW7009.3 BLACKBURN – GANNOW JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Leeds-Blackpool Nth services start/terminate Hebden Bridge and Blackburn. Colne Services work to/from P.O.O FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW Refer 5.7

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


D - BI-DI

E – SLW (available between: Blackburn and Daisyfield Jcn., Daisyfield Jcn. and Accrington, Accrington and Huncoat Level Crossing, Ground Frame, Huncoat and Rose Grove/Gannow Jcn.) NN NN Freight


NW7009.4 GANNOW JCN. – HALL ROYD JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Leeds-Blackpool services start/terminate Hebden Bridge and Blackburn FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI

E – SLW NN Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 Freight Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

NW7013 DAISYFIELD JCN – HELLIFIELD NW7013.1 DAISYFIELD JCN – HORROCKSFORD JCN A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE

Arrangements NN Start/terminate Blackburn. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI


NW7013.2 HORROCKSFORD JCN - HELLIFIELD A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Service suspended or start/terminate Hellifield FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.8


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008




C - TBW

D - BI-DI


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW7017 GANNOW – COLNE A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Work to point of obstruction FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW N/A

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW7019 THORPES BRIDGE – ROCHDALE (VIA OLDHAM) NW7019.1 THORPES BRIDGE - OLDHAM A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Shaw turnbacks cancelled

Shuttle Service Rochdale – Oldham


Refer 5.9. Consider access to Dean Lane if available.




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI


N/A

NW7019.2 OLDHAM - SHAW A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Victoria – Shaw services start/terminate Oldham Mumps.

. Shuttle service to operate between Rochdale and Shaw if resources permit FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI


N/A

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW7019.3 SHAW - ROCHDALE A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Services start/terminate at Shaw FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI


N/A

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW7021 MILES PLATTING - MARSDEN NW7021.1 MILES PLATTING - STALYBRIDGE A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN TPE services SSO vie at Stalybridge, Mossley, Greenfield, Marsden and Slaithwaite, 1x TPH per station.

Manchester Victoria – Huddersfield suspended. Liverpool Lime Street – Stalybridge start/term at Manchester Victoria

TPE Conference Call TPE services SSO vie at Stalybridge, Mossley, Greenfield, Marsden and Slaithwaite, 1x TPH per station.

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Divert via Guide Bridge.




C - TBW

D - BI-DI


N/A

NW7021.2 STALYBRIDGE - DIGGLE A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Shuttle service Manchester Victoria to Stalybridge and Bus service forward to Marsden and Huddersfield. TPE Middlesbrough’/York - Airport services divert via Calder Valley & Rochdale to terminate Manchester Victoria for bus service to/from

Airport. (Second path potentially available via Calder Valley to be used at TPE discretion dependant on resources) Newcastle to Manchester Airport services & Scarborough to Lime St service terminate/start back Huddersfield, run Liverpool – Manchester Oxford Road shuttle if resources permit Bus service Victoria to Oxford Rd. Hull – Manchester Piccadilly services to terminate at Huddersfield

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY DRS Refer 5.9 EWS Refer 5.9 FL Divert via Crewe, Lichfield, Wichnor Jn and Derby. FLHH GBrf Freight

Refer 5.9 - 182 -




C - TBW Conference Call

D - BI-DI

E – SLW NN TPE

Conference Call

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


Freight

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW9001 DORE STATION JCN – NEW MILLS SOUTH JCN NW9001.1 DORE STATION JCN - NEW MILLS SOUTH JCN A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements EMT Start/terminate Sheffield and Stockport. NN Work to point of obstruction. TPE Manchester Airport/Cleethorpes service to start/terminate Sheffield FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW Available between: Dore Station Jcn. and Totley Tunnel, Totley Tunnel and Grindleford, Grindleford and Earles Sidings, Earles Sidings and Edale, Edale and Chinley, Chinley and New Mills South Jcn. EMT NN TPE EWS Freight


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW9001.2 NEW MILLS SOUTH JCN. – HAZEL GROVE A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements EMT Divert via New Mills Central and Romiley Jcn. NN Divert via New Mills Central and Romiley Jcn. TPE Cleethorpes service to divert via New Mills Central and Romiley Jcn.. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY DRS Refer 5.9 EWS Divert via New Mills Central, Guide Bridge and Stockport FL FLHH GBrf Freight

Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW Single line working not an option owing to length of section and the positions of crossovers. If a single line is available use it only in the right direction. (Divert in opposite direction as for blockage).

EMT Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 NN Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 TPE Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 EWS Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8 Freight Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

NW9001.3 HAZEL GROVE – EDGELEY JCN. No.1 A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements EMT Divert via Romiley NN Buxton - Manchester Piccadilly services turn back at Hazel Grove.

Preston - Hazel Grove Run to/from Stockport New Mills EDMUs and Hope Valley via Hazel Grove services divert via Romiley.

TPE Divert via Romiley FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY DRS Refer 5.9 EWS Divert via New Mills Central, Guide Bridge and Stockport FL FLHH GBrf Freight

Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW Not practicable. If single line available use in right direction and divert in the opposite direction

as for total blockage

NW9007 NEW MILLS SOUTH – ASHBURYS NW9007.1 NEW MILLS SOUTH – MARPLE A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


Arrangements NN Sheffield services divert via Stockport

Piccadilly – New Mills services withdrawn, Marple service stops in lieu FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI


NW9007.2 MARPLE – MARPLE WHARF JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION


Piccadilly – New Mills services withdrawn, Marple service stops in lieu FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI


NW9007.3 MARPLE WHARF JCN. – ROMILEY A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION


Piccadilly – New Mills services withdrawn Piccadilly – Marple services start/terminate Romiley or Bredbury Piccadilly – Rose Hill services start/terminate Woodley or Romiley





C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI


NW9007.4 ASHBURYS – ROMILEY A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN All services divert via Woodley FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW9009 MARPLE WHARF JCN – ROSE HILL

NW9009.1 MARPLE WHARF JCN - ROSE HILL A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Services divert to/from Marple FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW N/A N/A

D - BI-DI N/A

E – SLW N/A

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW9011 ROMILEY – HYDE JCN A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN All services divert via Bredbury FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI Refer 5.7


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW9021 BUXTON – HAZELGROVE A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN work to and from point of obstruction if suitable crossover exists




C - TBW NN Refer 5.7

D - BI-DI Refer 5.7

E – SLW NN Conference call to be held to agree priorities. Refer section 5.8

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NZ0001 GARGRAVE – CARLISLE SOUTH NZ0001.1 GARGRAVE – SETTLE JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Leeds - Morecambe services turn back at Skipton.

Leeds - Carlisle services turn back at Skipton and Settle. EDMUs Settle to Settle Jcn. to crossover. Bus services Skipton - Lancaster and Skipton - Settle.

FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9. Possibly divert via ECML. Access to Kirkby Thore via Tyne Valley.




C - TBW

D - BI-DI

E – SLW (available between : Hellifield (TC) and Settle Jcn. (TC).(distance : 3m 20ch) (Because the Jcn. at Hellifield is within this SLW, it is to be clipped for movement’s to/from Skipton. The line to Horrocksford

Jcn. will be closed for the duration of single line working) NN Single line work Freight Traffic booked via Settle Jn to and from the Skipton direction single line work.

Clitheroe cement/coal traffic divert via Blackburn (reverse) and Copy Pit.

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NZ0001.2 SETTLE JCN. – PETTERIL BRIDGE JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Work to suitable location with regard to provision of alternative road transport FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9 Possibly divert via ECML. Access to Kirkby Thore divert via Tyne valley.




E – SLW (available between : Settle Jcn. (TC) and Blea Moor (FC)* (distance : 14miles). Blea Moor (FC) and Garsdale (TC) (distance : 8m 20ch). Garsdale (TC) and Kirkby Stephen (TC) (distance : 9m 60ch). Kirkby Stephen (TC) and Appleby North (TC) (distance : 10m 60ch). Appleby North (TC) and Kirkby Thore (TC) (distance : 4m 40ch). Kirkby Thore (TC) and Culgaith (TC) (distance : 3miles). Culgaith (TC) and Howe & Co’s Siding (TC) (distance : 18m 20ch).

Single line working not feasible between Howe & Co’s Siding and Petteril Bridge Jcn. because it fouls movements on the Newcastle line. * If single line working is between Settle Jcn. and Blea Moor, access to and from the Carnforth line at Settle Jcn. is blocked owing to the location of the crossover at Settle Jcn.

NN Conference Call Freight Single line work when possible otherwise divert Thyne Valley accessing to Kirkby Thorpe where possible

Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NZ0003 SETTLE JCN. – CARNFORTH STATION JCN. A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements NN Start/terminate Hellifield. FREIGHT REFER 5.5 RT3973 ROUTING AVAILABILITY Freight Refer 5.9




C - TBW

D - BI-DI


Issue: A08

Date: December 2008


NW4001.8 GRETNA JCN. – GLASGOW CENTRAL (VIA BEATTOCK). GRETNA JCN. – QUINTINSHILL A - TOTAL BLOCKAGE OR DURING MAJOR DISRUPTION

Arrangements Nth Bound Terminate @ Carlisle / Sth Bound Terminate @ Lockerbie SCR Divert via G&SW and East Coast Where possible VT Shuttle – Glasgow – Lockerbie

VT via G&SW – Where paths available in conjunction with relevant Controls authority (specific attention to Barrhead - Kilmarnock and Gretna –Annan Single line sections)

XC Shuttle service Edinburgh to Carstairs in partnership with VT. Full service South of Carlisle DRS EWS FL FLHH GBrf

Refer 5.8

Freight Divert via G&SW and East Coast Where paths available in conjunction with relevant Controls authority (specific attention to Barrhead - Kilmarnock and Gretna – Annan Single line sections)



line which is open, likely to cause delay) - Normal Service As Per SLW ,

C - TBW Recommended 3 tph each direction

D - BI-DI N/A

E - SLW Tph Section SCR 3 GRETNA JCN. - QUINTINSHILL VT 1 VT LNW ROUTE XC 1 XC Freight

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