TransPennine train passing Holgate sidings
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TransPennine train passing Holgate sidings
Image: © Stephen Craven Taken: 20 Aug 2020
The sidings south of York station, originally constructed for race day specials in the 19th century Image, are now used for holding freight trains (or storing freight wagons) and by charter trains for changing to/from steam haulage. The main line train here is a TransPennine service (08.35 from Manchester Airport) approaching York, where it was due to depart at 10.39 for Redcar. It was formed of two three-car class 185 diesel units: normally it would only be one, but because of Covid-19 social distancing requirements, the company was running double-length trains where possible to maximise capacity.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.950941
Longitude
-1.103544