Trains at Manchester Piccadilly Non Stop Railway Action! 65 Minutes of Trains ππ₯
Recorded on 27th May 2026 between 08:30 and 16:00, this 65-minute feature showcases one of the busiest and most diverse railway stations in the UK.
Throughout the day I captured an incredible variety of passenger, freight and locomotive-hauled services including Avanti West Coast Pendolinos, Trans Pennine Express Nova fleets, CrossCountry Voyagers, Northern units, Transport for Wales services, Freightliner traffic, DB Cargo workings and much
One of the biggest surprises was just how quickly things happened. Freight trains appeared between passenger services, locomotive-hauled workings emerged unexpectedly and there was barely a moment where something wasn't moving somewhere around the station.
Manchester Piccadilly once again proved why it remains one of the UK's premier railway locations for enthusiasts, offering a remarkable mix of traction, operators and services throughout the day.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro - CrossCountry Super Voyager 221137
00:41 Northern Class 158770 & 158866
01:30 Avanti West Coast 390123
02:45 Northern Class 323236 & 323203
03:37 CrossCountry Voyagers 220028 & 220033
04:21 TransPennine Express Class 185113
04:52 Transport for Wales Class 197018 & 197108
05:16 Northern Class 195102
06:16 TransPennine Express Class 185124 & 185122
06:41 Transport for Wales Class 197010 & 197050
07:26 TransPennine Express Nova 3 No. 397001
08:06 DB Cargo Class 66100
09:13 Northern Class 323209
09:25 Avanti West Coast 390153
10:22 CrossCountry Voyagers 220028 & 220033
11:01 Avanti West Coast 390153
11:06 Northern Class 331111
11:54 Northern Class 158858 & 158812
12:00 DB Cargo Class 66126
13:33 Northern Class 195133
14:06 TransPennine Express Nova 1 No. 802213
14:51 Avanti West Coast 390128
15:37 TransPennine Express Class 185145
16:19 TransPennine Express Class 185117
16:34 CrossCountry Super Voyager 221134
17:11 DVT No. 82226 & Class 67 No. 67025
18:26 Freightliner Class 66596
19:13 Northern Class 150125 & 150271
20:26 TransPennine Express Class 185117
20:58 TransPennine Express Nova 3 No. 397012
21:55 Freightliner Class 90s 90010 & 90005
23:12 Class 67 No. 67025 & DVT No. 82226
24:15 Northern Class 323210
25:01 Transport for Wales Class 197112
25:21 CrossCountry Class 170419 & 170206
26:09 Northern Class 323239 & 323227
27:09 Northern Class 150136
27:39 Northern Class 331103
27:55 Transport for Wales Class 197121
28:37 Northern Class 195020
29:18 Avanti West Coast Pride Pendolino 390119
30:39 TransPennine Express Nova 3 No. 397012
31:13 Northern Class 323232
31:45 TransPennine Express Nova 1 No. 802218
32:52 Northern Class 150140 & 150128
33:08 Avanti West Coast 390011
34:27 Northern Class 331111
35:06 TransPennine Express Class 185150 & 185111
35:45 East Midlands Railway Class 156427
36:30 Freightliner Class 66593
36:48 Northern Class 150142
37:27 Northern Class 331111
38:34 TransPennine Express Nova 1 No. 802218
39:08 TransPennine Express Nova 3 No. 397009
39:56 Avanti West Coast 390118
40:37 Avanti West Coast 390002
42:09 Northern Class 323206
42:14 CrossCountry Super Voyager 221137
43:00 Northern Class 150135
43:40 Avanti West Coast 390002
44:16 DRS Class 88 No. 88006
44:46 Northern Class 150142
45:25 TransPennine Express Class 185128
45:36 Avanti West Coast 390118
46:41 TransPennine Express Nova 3 No. 397009
47:18 Northern Class 331107
47:24 DB Cargo Class 66100
49:17 TransPennine Express Class 185129 & 185106
49:52 Northern Class 331107
51:10 Northern Class 331104
51:27 Northern Class 323232
52:33 Avanti West Coast 390122
52:38 DVT No. 82200 & Class 67 No. 67015
54:46 TransPennine Express Nova 3 No. 397008
55:25 Northern Class 150136
56:03 Northern Class 323210
56:38 TransPennine Express Nova 3 No. 397003
57:17 Transport for Wales Class 197103 & 197049
58:10 Northern Class 323235
58:37 Freightliner Class 66567
59:16 Northern Class 323209
59:50 Avanti West Coast 390151
1:00:47 East Midlands Railway Class 156427 & Northern Class 150125
1:01:38 Avanti West Coast 390136
1:03:06 TransPennine Express Nova 3 No. 397003
1:04:01 Avanti West Coast 390046
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This video captures a dynamic day at Manchester Piccadilly, showcasing a variety of passenger and freight services. The footage includes trains operated by Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern, Freightliner, and others, with a range of locomotive-hauled and modern rolling stock visible. Multiple locations around the station are featured, including Blackpool North, Bournemouth, and Trafford Park. Headcodes such as 1A17, 1B76, and 1M81 appear in the data, indicating various services passing through or departing from the area. The content highlights the stationβs role as a major transport hub with continuous movement of trains throughout the day.
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