Chester TMD
.jpg) Alstom Traincare Centre, Chester | |
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| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Chester, England |
| Coordinates | 53°11′57″N 2°53′04″W / 53.1992°N 2.8845°W |
| OS grid | SJ409673 |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner | Transport for Wales Rail |
| Operator | CAF |
| Depot code | CH (1973-)[1] |
| Type | DMU |
| History | |
| BR region | London Midland Region |
| Former depot code | 6A (1948-1973)[1] |
Chester TMD is a traction maintenance depot located in Chester, Cheshire, England. The depot is situated to the north of Chester railway station, and is located adjacent to the Wirral Line.[2] The depot is currently used as CAF's Chester Traincare Centre, having transferred from Alstom in June 2022.[3]
History
[edit]In 1987 the depot had an allocation of Class 08s and DMUs, and was a stabling point for Class 31s and Class 47s.[4] The DMUs allocated included Classes 100, 101, 108, 116 and 120.[5]
Allocation
[edit]As of 2023, the depot's allocation consists of Transport for Wales Class 175s and Class 197s.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "The all-time guide to UK Shed and Depot Codes" (PDF). TheRailwayCentre.com. 5 May 2006. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ "Chester Traincare Centre" (PDF). Merseystem. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ "TfW Rail scales back Class 175 DMU operation following 'thermal events'". Rail Business UK. Sutton: DVV Media International. 3 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ Webster, Greengrass & Greaves 1987, p. 21
- ^ Marsden 1987, p. 38
Sources
[edit]- Marsden, Colin J. (1987). BR Depots. Motive power recognition. Vol. 6. Ian Allan Ltd. ISBN 9780711017191. OCLC 18685680.
- Webster, Neil; Greengrass, Robert; Greaves, Simon (1987). British Rail Depot Directory. Metro Enterprises Ltd. ISBN 9780947773076. OCLC 20420397.
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