.jpg) Alstom Traincare Centre, Chester | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Chester, England |
| Coordinates | 53°11′57″N 2°53′04″W / 53.1992°N 2.8845°W / 53.1992; -2.8845 |
| OS grid | SJ409673 |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner | Transport for Wales Rail |
| Operator | CAF |
| Depot code | CH (1973-) |
| Type | DMU |
| History | |
| BR region | London Midland Region |
| Former depot code | 6A (1948-1973) |
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. The depot is currently used as CAF's Chester Traincare Centre, having transferred from Alstom in June 2022.
History
In 1987 the depot had an allocation of Class 08s and DMUs, and was a stabling point for Class 31s and Class 47s. The DMUs allocated included Classes 100, 101, 108, 116 and 120.
Allocation
As of 2023, the depot's allocation consists of Transport for Wales Class 175s and Class 197s.
References
- ^ "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.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - "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
- 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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