Chester TMD
Chester TMD is a traction maintenance depot located in Chester, Cheshire, England. The depot is situated to the north of Chester railway station, and is located adjacent to the Wirral Line. The depot is currently used as Alstom's Chester Traincare Centre.[2]
.jpg.webp) Alstom Traincare Centre, Chester | |
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| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Chester, England |
| Coordinates | 53.1992°N 2.8845°W |
| OS grid | SJ409673 |
| Characteristics | |
| Operator(s) | Alstom |
| Depot code(s) | CH (1973-)[1] |
| Type | DMU |
| History | |
| BR region | London Midland Region |
| Former depot code(s) | 6A (1948-1973)[1] |
History
In 1987 the depot had an allocation of Class 08s and DMUs, and was a stabling point for Class 31s and Class 47s.[3] The DMUs allocated included Classes 100, 101, 108, 116 and 120.[4]
Allocation
As of 2016, the depot's allocation consists of Transport for Wales Class 150 Sprinters, Class 158 Express Sprinters and Class 175s.
References
- "The all-time guide to UK Shed and Depot Codes" (PDF). TheRailwayCentre.com. 5 May 2006. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - "Chester Traincare Centre" (PDF). Merseystem. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- Webster, Greengrass & Greaves 1987, p. 21
- Marsden 1987, p. 38
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