Next possible tram track replacement? (Read 16,088 times)

[andyrad]

Has anyone noticed the tram lines at the back of the station? saw this last night.....note the subsidense.



I cant imagine thats very nice to travel on? not been on that line for a while..

[lysander]

I travel on that section regularly and it is a bit bouncy... probably made to look all the worse by the camera. Its been that way for years.

[atlantean]

That section, and indeed the rest of the reserved track is not likely to be replaced until it is 20-25 years old.

The next work will more likely be on-street track where flange wear occurs, a few possibilities could be Beighton curve, Manor Top curve, Middlewood terminus (curve, points, diamond crossing).

[swfcforever]

Its Manor Top next on 29/30 may-Spring Bank thread.

[foxydebs]

May 13, 2011 18:43:10 GMT swfcforever said:

Its Manor Top next on 29/30 may-Spring Bank thread.

I was just about to say you had already started a thread about this.

[02southeranc]

Has track replacement occurred along the Don Valley section between Attercliffe and Meadowhall? Seem to call some work of some description happening in that area a number of years ago. Of course, it may not have been such heavy maintenance as complete track replacement.

[andyrad]

I thought the delta section also had more balast added aswell as replacing the track as it had sunk slightly? maybe thats happening here too? Its not just the camera as you can see it with the naked eye too

Reason for Editing: Spelling!

[atlantean]

May 14, 2011 7:17:35 GMT 02southeranc said:

Has track replacement occurred along the Don Valley section between Attercliffe and Meadowhall? Seem to call some work of some description happening in that area a number of years ago. Of course, it may not have been such heavy maintenance as complete track replacement.

There is a short section between Arena and Carbrook which has a 30mph TSR in place due to the trackbed shifting. Attempts have been made in the past to remedy the situation.

[swfcforever]

I have been told by a passenger today that the Curve at Spring Lane to town, between the Tram Stop and Bus Stop will be replaced over 2 weekends the first 2 weeks in August. I didnt notice if there has been any markings on the road. Was the passenger anyone on here?

[alexander]

I understand the next work is around Spring Ln but I would think it!s more likley at August Bank Holiday .

[swfcforever]

Isnt August Bank Holiday-White Lane? Seems to be a lot of work though.

[foxydebs]

I thought august bank holiday was white lane too.

[swfcforever]

Track Replacement on the following dates:- 13/14 August, 21 August and 28/29 August. I think these are Spring Lane and Gleadless Town-End

[vectra1800]

Jul 26, 2011 14:37:01 GMT swfcforever said:

Track Replacement on the following dates:- 13/14 August, 21 August and 28/29 August. I think these are Spring Lane and Gleadless Town-End

Suspecting the bus replacement services will be Spring Lane - Herdings Park via Gleadless Townend?

[swfcforever]

Yep, the next one is from 18:30 on 13th August and allday on 14th August and from 18:30 on 20th August and allday 21st August at Spring Lane. There will be usual Replacement buses between Fitzalan Square and Gleadless Town End and Gleadless Town End and Herdings Park. I noticed a timetable on Malin Bridge tram stop this afternoon.

For future information I think White Lane is inbound (to town) and is across the junction of Ridgeway Road/Norton Avenue-i think outside Dexters Carpets, just before the holding area.