Blackpool North Carriage Maintenance Depot
Blackpool North Light Maintenance Depot is a traction maintenance depot located in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. The depot is situated on the northern side of the Blackpool branch line from Preston and is to the east of Blackpool North station.[2] The depot code is BP.[1] The depot was electrified in 2018 following the Preston to Blackpool North electrification project.[3]
.jpg.webp) Depot sidings after electrification (2018) | |
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| Location | |
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| Location | Blackpool, Lancashire, England |
| Coordinates | 53.8276°N 3.0435°W |
| OS grid | SD313373 |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner(s) | Network Rail |
| Depot code(s) | BP (1983-)[1] |
| Type | DMU, EMU |
History
In 1987, the depot had no allocation but was used for stabling DMUs and Classes 08 and 47 locomotives.[2]
Present
Stabling and light maintenance is provided for Class 150/1, 150/2 and Class 156 Sprinters, Class 158 Express Sprinters and Class 319 EMUs.
References
- "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 16 September 2016.
- Webster, Greengrass & Greaves 1987, p. 10
- "Network Rail - Blackpool". Network Rail. 4 October 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
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