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Compendium of Signal Box Opening Times OFFICIAL# Network Rail The Quadrant: MK Elder Gate Milton Keynes MK9 1EN HELP on using this Compendium of SignalBox Opening Times The following pages, split to the 10 Network Rail Routes, list all the signal boxes, crossing boxes and signalling centres and their respective opening times (i.e. times they are manned) The signalbox lists are split into two. The first section lists those signalboxes which are not manned continuously throughout the week. These are shown by Timetable Planning Rules section, with the rule split if the opening hours are different sections of the route. They are also shown in signalbox order if there are five or more boxes on the route. The second section lists all the locations that are open continuously and are listed in alphabetical order within each Route. In some circumstances the route could be open for longer than the signalbox hours show, as the boxes can be switched out and boxes either end are open continuously, an example of this Carnforth to Barrow in Furness. If a location is open continuously (either 24/7 or over a number of days the word 'continuous' is shown until a relevant closing time is displayed. The 'Comments' box at the end shows relevant comments for each location (where appropriate) including whether it can be switched out or if the opening is funded, in part, by any Operators. When using this Compendium the user must ensure they also refer to the relevant Section 2.2 (Route Opening Hours) of the Route Timetable Planning Rules For clarity:- The Route Opening Hours are the Contractual hours for which any specified line of route between two points is available for the operation of trains. The Signal Box Opening Times are the times at which any specified Signal Box (all types) is manned, usually reflective of the Working Timetable requirements. If any changes are required to the times shown please notify us by emailing the mailbox: [email protected] All changes to the document are noted on the revisions page. OFFICIAL# Route Revision Date Scotland Banavie retb opening hours changed to continuous from closes Sun 00:00 Opens Monday 06:00 05/04/2013 Barrhill Mon-Sat Opening time changed from 07:10 to 07:00 Cathcart closing date added Craigo confirmed as closing in April 2013 date TBC Dunragit opening time changed from 06:59 Mon, 07:01 Tue-Fri, 06:59 Sat to 06:51 Mon - Sat Glenwhilly opening time changed from 07:01 Mon-Sat to 06:51 Mon-Sat Lugton opening hours changed from opens Sunday 08:15 closes following Sunday 01:00 to opens 01:00 Monday closes 01:00 Sunday (closed all day Sunday) Millerhill & Polmont removed box closed Tay bridge south opening times changed from closed Sat 16:00 opens Mon to open continuous Thornhill changed from open continuous to closed Sat 16:00 opens 00:00 Mon Scotland Barrhead : Sunday closing time 13/10/2020 Lugton : Monday-Friday time & Sunday Open, Close times Scotland Can be switched out comment removed from Carmuirs, Longannet, & Tay Bridge South 17/04/2013 Can be switched out comment added to Dunblane, Lugton, Mauchline, Stranraer & Thornhill Hurlford box added, shown as permanently switched out Cathcart & Paisley sc removed as they are now closed Stranraer shown as switched out unless required, noted added to show open every 4th Monday 07:30 to 14:00 for maintenance OFFICIAL# Scotland Cathcart removed as it has closed 13/05/2013 Craigo opening hours changed to "As Required" OFFICIAL# OFFICIAL# Scotland Inverness SC TCB has been amended to open continuously all days. The previous times shown are correct for the hours the panel is staffed specifically, outside these hours the RETB signaller also works the panel 25/05/2014 Scotland Clachnaharry remarks amended from can be switched out to Only required to be open for boat traffic, no effect on train running when shut 25/05/2014 OFFICIAL# Scotland Update to the Opening Hours to Lugton and Girvan 24/06/2014 OFFICIAL# OFFICIAL# OFFICIAL# Scotland Cowlairs SC now part of Edinburgh IECC 29/02/2016 Scotland Elgin - closing October 2017 13/03/2017 OFFICIAL# Scotland Elgin - closed November 2017 01/11/2017 Scotland Carmuirs East - closed 27 December 2017 Scotland Cowlairs open continuously Scotland Updates to Fouldubs, Craigo, Longforgan,Errol, Pitlochry,Aviemore,Dyce,Inverurie 10/03/2021 Scotland Updates to Insch, Kennethmont,Huntly,Keith 07/07/2021 OFFICIAL# MON - FRI ANGLIA SAT SUN Limitations or effect on network operations / capabilities when (24hrs) Signal Box* the box is Closed Line of Route Section Box order OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE Acton Canal Wharf to Willesden No 7 (Route Acton Canal Wharf Continuous Continuous Continuous 07:00 (Sun) 19:00 Continuous EA 1360 dudding hill junction to Acton wells junction MD 170) EA 1360 dudding hill junction to Acton wells junction Dudding Hill Junction to Acton Wells Junction Dudding Hill Continuous Continuous Continuous 07:00 (Sun) 22:00 Continuous Can be switched out - When SB is closed the route Neasden 05:00 21:00 05:00 13:00 Closed Closed between Neasden Junction and Neasden South EA 1360 dudding hill junction to Acton wells junction Dudding Hill Junction to Acton Wells Junction Junction is closed Box only controls the swing bridge and when shut the Oulton Broad Swing Bridge 06:00 (Mon) Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous 22:00 only effect is the river is closed to river traffic. This is EA 1430 EAST SUFFOLK JUNCTION TO OULTON BROAD NORTH not a block post and so trains must not be timed here Acle Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Acton Wells Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Brundall Crossing GB Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Brundall Junction Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Bury St Edmund's Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Cambridge PB Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Cantley Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Chippenham Jn Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Clacton Signal Box Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Colchester PSB Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Crown Point Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Downham Market Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Dullingham Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous East London Line Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Foxton GB Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Great Yarmouth Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Ingatestone GB Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Kings Dyke Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Kings Lynn Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Lingwood Chapel Road GB Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Lingwood Station Road GB Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Littleport Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Liverpool St IECC Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Lowestoft Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Magdalen Road Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Manea Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous March East Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous March South Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Oulton Broad North Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Parkeston Signal Box Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Reedham Junction Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Reedham Swing Bridge Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Richmond Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Saxmundham Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Somerleyton Swing Bridge Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous South Tottenham Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Stonea Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Stowmarket Gate Box Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Strumpshaw Crossing GB Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Three Horse Shoes Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Trowse Swing Bridge Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Upminster IECC Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Upper Holloway Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Whittlesea GB Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Whittlesea SB Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous OFFICIAL# MON - FRI (24hrs) SAT SUN EAST MIDS Limitations or effect on network operations / Signal Box* capabilities when the box is Closed OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE Line of Route Section Box order Allington West Jn to LN185 ALLINGTON WEST JUNCTION TO SKEGNESS 1 Ancaster 06:25 22:33 06:25 22:33 12:10 22:00 Boston 05:55 22:55 06:15 23:15 09:20 22:05 Summer Timetable 2021 Allington West Jn to LN185 ALLINGTON WEST JUNCTION TO SKEGNESS 2 Rauceby 06:25 22:33
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