68007 Passes Springs Branch - 21st August 2025
The 68 was working the usual afternoon Daventry to Coatbridge Tesco container train filled with a huge variety of produce.
Cable theft the previous morning between Wigan and Golborne caused chaos and delays. Network Rail looked to be at Bamfurlong junction working hard. The train was held for Avanti services to pass
The official working today 68007
4S44 1213 Daventry Int Rft Recep Fl to Coatbridge (Drs)
Passed 1502
Running 19 late
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Filmed at Springs Branch
Filmed Thursday 21st August 2025
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A Direct Rail Services Class 68 locomotive, numbered 68007, is shown heading north along the West Coast Main Line and through Springs Branch. The train was operating a regular afternoon freight service from Daventry to Coatbridge carrying produce. The video mentions delays caused by cable theft near Wigan and Golborne, with Network Rail working at Bamfurlong junction. The train's headcode was 4S44, and it ran 19 minutes late. No specific locations beyond Springs Branch are mentioned in the metadata.
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