The Anonymous Widower

LO ‘710s’ To Be Tested On ECML

The title of this post is the same as that of an article in Issue 851 of Rail Magazine.

After a period testing at the Old Dalby test track, the first Class 710 train will move to the East Coast Main Line.

I think this could be a pragmatic decision.

• On the slow lines of the Southern part of the East Coast Main Line, there are typically four trains per hour (tph), which might be a low enough frequency for extra paths to be found for train testing.
• Trains can access the East Coast Main Line from both the Gospel Oak to Barking and the North London Lines.
• These lines give access to Willesden TMD, where some of the trains will be stabled.
• The trains could be turned back at the sidings at Welwyn Garden City station.
• The Class 710 trains are probably 90 mph units, which is faster than some of the older trains using the slow lines.

It will be interesting to see, where the testing is actually performed.

May 8, 2018 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | Class 710 Train, East Coast Main Line, Gospel Oak And Barking Line, London Overground, North London Line