Wigan Springs Branch TMD

Wigan Springs Branch TMD is a traction maintenance depot located in Ince in Makerfield, Greater Manchester, England. The depot is situated on the West Coast Main Line and is about 2 km (1.2 mi) south of Wigan North Western station.[2] Springs Branch depot is due to be rebuilt and reopened by December 2019.[3]

Wigan Springs Branch TMD

Springs Branch depot in February 1981
Location
Location	Ince in Makerfield, Greater Manchester
Coordinates	53.5289°N 2.6154°W
OS grid	SD593037
Characteristics
Owner(s)	Network Rail
Depot code(s)	SP (1973–)[1]
Type	DMU and EMU
Rolling stock	TBC
History
Former depot code(s)	8F (1958–73)

The depot code is SP. From March 1958 until the introduction of TOPS in May 1973, it was 8F.

History

From 1957 to 1996, Class 03, 04, 05, 08 shunters, Class 11, 20, 25 and 40 locomotives could be seen at the depot.[4] As of 2018, the depot is used for wagon repairs and the maintenance of Multi Purpose Vehicles.

Users

Northern

Springs Branch TMD is due to be rebuilt and electrified at a cost of £46 million, with preparation work starting on 9 April 2018.[5] When it is completed, the depot will provide maintenance, refuelling and train washing facilities for rolling stock operated by Northern, with capacity for up to 24 electric multiple units and eight diesel multiple units.[6] The rebuilt depot is expected to become operational in December 2019.

References

1. "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 19 August 2016.
2. Webster, Greengrass & Greaves 1987, p. 75
3. "New home for trains provides jobs boost for Greater Manchester". Network Rail. Network Rail. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
4. "Locomotive Depots: Wigan Springs Branch (Allocation)". BRDatabase. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
5. "New home for trains provides jobs boost for Greater Manchester". Network Rail. Network Rail. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
6. Greer, Stuart. "New £46m train depot in Wigan will create 20 new jobs". Manchester Evening News. Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 11 July 2018.

Sources

• Webster, Neil; Greengrass, Robert; Greaves, Simon (1987). British Rail Depot Directory. Metro Enterprises Ltd. ISBN 9780947773076. OCLC 20420397.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)