Blackpool Train Maintenance Depot is a traction maintenance depot located in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Blackpool TMD's TOPS code is BP and it is operated by Northern Trains.
.jpg) Depot sidings after electrification (2018) | |
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| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Blackpool, Lancashire, England |
| Coordinates | 53°49′39″N 3°02′37″W / 53.8276°N 3.0435°W |
| OS grid | SD313373 |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner | Network Rail |
| Operator | Northern Trains |
| Depot code | BP |
| Type | DMU, EMU |
Description edit
Blackpool TMD is located north-east of Blackpool North Railway Station, and is situated on the Blackpool branch line from Preston.[1]
The depot consists of sidings for the maintenance of electric trains, including a carriage wash machine and automatic sanding system.[2]
Stabling and light maintenance is provided for Class 150/1, 150/2 and Class 156 Sprinters, Class 158 Express Sprinters and Class 319 EMUs.[citation needed]
History edit
In 1987, the depot had no allocation but was used for stabling DMUs and Classes 08 and 47 locomotives.[1]
In 2018, as part of the Great North Rail Project, the Blackpool branch line between Blackpool and Preston was electrified.[3] The depot was completely remodelled, allowing it to cater for both electric and diesel trains. During this period the depot was relocated to a temporary site in Leyland.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b Webster, Greengrass & Greaves 1987, p. 10
- ^ "Blackpool Depot". Emeg.
- ^ "Preston to Blackpool railway upgrade is the biggest since 1800s". Network Rail. 6 September 2017.
- ^ "Resort rail depot on move". Blackpool Gazette. 12 May 2016.
Sources edit
- Webster, Neil; Greengrass, Robert; Greaves, Simon (1987). British Rail Depot Directory. Metro Enterprises Ltd. ISBN 9780947773076. OCLC 20420397.