Liverpool Lime Street to get an overhaul

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RE: Liverpool Lime Street to get an Overhall

(03/04/2015 21:57)wirralbus Wrote:  SL64 JDZ , i think that they wouldnt want another train coming in and blocking a train in to that platform , it would be an operational headache , lengthening that particular platform 2 they must have something in mind .

Whilst I understand your point I'm not saying keep it as a fully operational platform. I stated previously that it could be kept partially active for emergency platform closures and extra services by 2/3-car length units only - not in its current usage where it's a fully operational platform. Platform 1 could even be retained as a siding for overnight storage - especially considering that the sidings between Platforms 3/4 and 5/6 will both be lost due to platform widening. The Platform 6A siding will also be lost as that track is due to be lifted

I understand that Platforms 2/3 are not to be HST platforms so presumably they will be to allow six and eight car formations on Northern franchise services