Wigan to Bolton Railway Electrification progress June 2024
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- Опубліковано 20 чер 2024
- Progress on the project between Wigan & Bolton.
Full Route from Wigan to Lostock, filmed June 2024.
The pylons for the electrics are roughly half installed I reckon. Starting at Wigan, showing the pylons. Demolition work at Ince Station, the progress at Hindley, Westhoughton & the new bridge is nearly complete at Chulsey Gate.
Filmed with a DJI Mini 2 SE drone. - Спорт
Thanks for the video! Good progress this year nice to see. Bridge deck at Ince station ready to go...
@@stevetony6876 No problem. I’m planning on documenting the progress at least monthly weather permitting so keep an eye on the channel.
At last, I've been searching for videos to see the progress of this project. I have one question about this project, is the OHLE being installed through to Wigan Wallgate station for bi mode trains to have an easier and convenient change over from deisel to electric from the Kirby and Southport lines?
@@jth385 I’m not sure if it’s going past Wigan Wallgate towards Gathurst etc.
I will have a look that way as, weather permitting, I’m looking to film the progress at least monthly so keep an eye on the channel.
@@simonrobertrhodes I certainly will, next question is will they wire up Salford Crescent to Hindly line too...
@@jth385 it would be nice but it took a decade of campaigning to get a lift at Daisy Hill
Bloody eye so i cant se why they can't put a electric rail on ground instead of over head
Direct current third rail is an inefficient outdated method of traction power supply. Power capability, acceleration and speed are all limited and it is more dangerous for track workers and trespassers, plus copes very poorly in ice and snow conditions. 25kV AC OLE is superior in almost every aspect and makes perfect sense when both ends of this route are already electrified using this method. It wouldn't make any sense to install a very small island of non-standard outdated equipment which would need bespoke dual-voltage trains.
@@jamesthompson28 ah right i see was just them train lines have been fenced off properly for year's just thout it would save the bridges and eye so thank you for video