Wigan Springs Branch TMD

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Wigan Springs Branch TMD
Location
LocationInce in Makerfield, Greater Manchester
Coordinates53°31′44″N 2°36′55″W / 53.5289°N 2.6154°W / 53.5289; -2.6154Coordinates: 53°31′44″N 2°36′55″W / 53.5289°N 2.6154°W / 53.5289; -2.6154
OS gridSD593037
Characteristics
Owner(s)Network Rail
Depot code(s)SP (1973–)[1]
TypeDMU and EMU
Rolling stockCurrent:
Class 158
Class 195
Class 319
Class 769
History
Former depot code(s)8F (1958–73)

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]

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[]

  1. ^ "The all-time guide to UK Shed and Depot Codes" (PDF). TheRailwayCentre.com. 5 May 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  2. ^ Webster, Greengrass & Greaves 1987, p. 75
  3. ^ a b "New multi-million pound train depot opens in Wigan". Northern Trains. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Locomotive Depots: Wigan Springs Branch (Allocation)". BRDatabase. Retrieved 12 January 2017.

Sources[]

  • Webster, Neil; Greengrass, Robert; Greaves, Simon (1987). British Rail Depot Directory. Metro Enterprises Ltd. ISBN 9780947773076. OCLC 20420397.
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