Wigan Springs Branch TMD
Wigan Springs Branch TMD is a traction maintenance depot located in Ince in Makerfield, Greater Manchester, England. The depot is situated on the West Coast Main Line and is about 2 km (1.2 mi) south of Wigan North Western station.[2] Springs Branch depot was rebuilt and reopened on 7 February 2020.[3]
.jpg.webp) Springs Branch depot in February 1981 | |
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| Location | |
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| Location | Ince in Makerfield, Greater Manchester |
| Coordinates | 53.5289°N 2.6154°W |
| OS grid | SD593037 |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner(s) | Network Rail |
| Depot code(s) | SP (1973–)[1] |
| Type | DMU and EMU |
| Rolling stock | Current: Class 158 Class 195 Class 319 Class 769 |
| History | |
| Former depot code(s) | 8F (1958–73) |
The depot code is SP. From March 1958 until the introduction of TOPS in May 1973, it was 8F.
History
From 1957 to 1996, Class 03, 04, 05, 08 shunters, Class 11, 20, 25 and 40 locomotives could be seen at the depot.[4]
Users
Northern Trains
Springs Branch TMD provides maintenance, refuelling and train washing facilities for rolling stock operated by Northern Trains, with capacity for up to 24 electric multiple units and eight diesel multiple units.[3]
References
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- "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 19 August 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - Webster, Greengrass & Greaves 1987, p. 75
- "New multi-million pound train depot opens in Wigan". Northern Trains. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- "Locomotive Depots: Wigan Springs Branch (Allocation)". BRDatabase. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
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