Who doesn’t love a HST? No, I didn’t think there would be many hands raised to that question. Well, this Saturday, 3rd October, Railcam will be celebrating the iconic High Speed Train. We plan to head out to the Midland Mainline, between Leicester and Derby/Nottingham to feature a number of live streams of these famous beasts in action via our YouTube channel.
We also plan to feature live photos across our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages, but we need your help! Throughout the day we would like to see your own historical photos of HSTs working on the Midland Mainline, alongside the hashtag #HSTonMML.
Along with the hashtag, we would also ask that you tag Railcam, East Midlands Railway and We are EMR across any of the platforms you choose to post to. We will like and share as many as we can throughout the day.
That’s it, it’s that simple……
Despite the wet forecast, we still plan to head out and cover as much as we possibly can. With that in mind, here are the scheduled* HST workings for Saturday 3rd October (* Subject to change)
You will be able to track the movements of all of these services on the day by using our RC Data tab on the Railcam website. Type the headcode in the appropriate search box. Allocations can also be added, along with set and coach information.
Note. We are not encouraging gatherings of enthusiasts and we urge that social distancing measures are still followed, when travelling and on stations.
05:19 – Colas Rail diesel hauled Network Rail test train – 1Q86 Skipton Station North Junction to Neville Hill Traction & Rolling Stock Maintenance Depot
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00:48 – Caledonian Sleeper Class 92 hauled Lowland Sleeper – 1M12 Edinburgh Waverley to Euston
02:34 – Caledonian Sleeper Class 92 hauled Highland Sleeper – 1M16 Inverness to Euston
02:51 – Caledonian Sleeper Class 92 hauled Highland Sleeper – 1S25 Euston to Inverness
05:55 – Caledonian Sleeper Class 92 hauled Lowland Sleeper – 1S27 Euston to Edinburgh Waverley
15:34 – Direct Rail Services diesel hauled Network Rail test train – 1Q74 Carlisle to Mossend Down Yard
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03:53 – Rail Operations Group operated DATS test train – 1Q13 Corby to Bedford South Junction
04:00 – Rail Operations Group operated DATS test train – 1Q14 Bedford South Junction to Kettering South Junction
22:11 – GB Railfreight diesel hauled ECS move – 5Q20 Derby Adtranz Litchurch Lane to Ferme Park Reception Line Gb Railfreight
05:19 – Colas Rail diesel hauled Network Rail test train – 1Q86 Skipton Station North Junction to Neville Hill Traction & Rolling Stock Maintenance Depot
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00:48 – Caledonian Sleeper Class 92 hauled Lowland Sleeper – 1M12 Edinburgh Waverley to Euston
02:34 – Caledonian Sleeper Class 92 hauled Highland Sleeper – 1M16 Inverness to Euston
02:51 – Caledonian Sleeper Class 92 hauled Highland Sleeper – 1S25 Euston to Inverness
05:55 – Caledonian Sleeper Class 92 hauled Lowland Sleeper – 1S27 Euston to Edinburgh Waverley
15:34 – Direct Rail Services diesel hauled Network Rail test train – 1Q74 Carlisle to Mossend Down Yard
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03:53 – Rail Operations Group operated DATS test train – 1Q13 Corby to Bedford South Junction
04:00 – Rail Operations Group operated DATS test train – 1Q14 Bedford South Junction to Kettering South Junction
22:11 – GB Railfreight diesel hauled ECS move – 5Q20 Derby Adtranz Litchurch Lane to Ferme Park Reception Line Gb Railfreight
A pedestrian, who was wearing headphones when using a footpath level crossing in East Yorkshire, had his pet dog to thank as he narrowly escaped being hit by a train.
Network Rail and Northern are reminding people to stay alert and always use level crossings safely after the near-miss incident at Snuff Mill Lane level crossing in Cottingham earlier this month, where around 80 trains per day travel at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour.
The man did not hear the warnings or pay attention to the signs, and walked through the gate, onto the crossing. The driver of the Northern train spotted the pedestrian as he approached the level crossing at around 65mph. He said: “I blew my horn and he didn’t react to it and carried on crossing. I then put the brake into emergency while continuously blowing the horn.”
Despite the driver continuously sounding the train’s horn, the man continued to cross. He was within six feet of the train and was about to step onto the line when his dog saw the train approaching and pulled on the lead, which made the man stop.
Even when train drivers pull the emergency brake, it can take up to 2,000 metres, the length of 20 football pitches, before the train comes to a standstill. As well as being unable to stop quickly, trains cannot swerve out of the way, and misusing level crossings could lead to life changing or even fatal consequences.
Network Rail carried out work to upgrade Snuff Mill Lane level crossing and improve safety in 2018. A warning device was installed which mimics the sound of a train horn, so pedestrians and cyclists know when a train is approaching. Work has also taken place to improve the surface of the crossing and make the marked areas clearer where people should cross when it is safe to do so.
It is essential that people stay alert when using level crossings:
Concentrate – it’s easy to get distracted, especially by music, phones and conversation.
Stop, look and listen. Follow signs and instructions.
Check both ways before crossing – if there is a train coming, don’t cross.
Understand the warnings (lights, barriers, alarms).
Cross quickly, keeping children close and dogs on a lead.
Richard Hayden, Level Crossing Manager for Network Rail, said: “This incident at Snuff Mill Lane level crossing is shocking, and it’s clear the pedestrian was not paying attention and did not hear the warnings. The consequences could have been fatal if it wasn’t for the man’s dog pulling on the lead.
“We have carried out work at this crossing to improve safety, but it’s crucial that people stop, look and listen. They should concentrate and cross quickly and directly when it is safe to do so. It’s easy to get distracted by music, and the safest option is to remove your headphones when approaching level crossings.”
Steve Hopkinson, Regional Director at Northern, said: “The rail industry is working closely together to educate people about how to use crossings safely.
“It is only through good fortune – and a very alert dog – that we were not left dealing with tragic circumstances in this incident. It is vital that everyone respects the railway and follows guidance and advice to stay safe.”
