Trains at: Stratford (Regional), GEML, 27/07/24 Feat. C2C Diverts

An hours session spent at Stratford Regional on the Great Eastern Mainline where we see plenty of services from Greater Anglia, C2C and Transport for London.
Stratford station was opened by the Eastern Counties Railway in 1839. A year later a large engine shed was constructed along with a large works which is now the sight of the impressive shopping centre.
When the line was opened it was used running track which was 5ft, this was done on the basis that the wear and tear on the trains wouldn't be as high, although because of this it meant that other railway companies had to adopt the same size if they wanted to share the line. It wasn't until 1844 that standard gauge was seen as the more easier and common gauge to go with. Which is 4ft 8 1/2
From when the station was opened to when the Great Eastern Railway made an appearance in 1862 - 1923 the station went through hundreds of changes. Lines were being added from all over the capital to give better ease of access to commuters trying to get in and out of the city. Platforms were built and more trains were coming throuh on a daily basis.
In 1877 several changes took place and include: a fourth line going from Bow Junction to Stratford, Western Junction was moved further south, New goods lines were added to ease on congestion with passenger traffic and a new signal box was built.
And in 1891 to 1893 the following took place: two more lines were added taking the total to so because of the growing number in traffic and the signal boxes at Western, Central and Eastern Junctions were all replaced with more modern structures.
There really is so much to try and tell about this station but I simply haven't got the time to go through absolutely everything. I could probably do a 10 part documentary about the station!!!
I'm gonna skip right up until the modern era. A full history can be found on Wikipedia about the station and how it helped the local area.
All of the station facilities are actually located underneath the station with ticket barriers just outside the shopping centre.
The station had to be redesigned when the central line was added to go through the station. Along with trains having to serve the North London Line.
My next film will be from Carlisle on the West Coast Mainline.
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[@robertlamb2783]

The reason why the Central line trains are pulling slowly into Stratford station is because of a speed restriction in the tunnel between Leyton and Stratford which has been in place for several months now, due to the Track Recording Train malfunctioning and not able to do its usual safety inspections on the track. What with that and the problems with the traction motors on the 1992 Tube Stock, it's been a rough year for the Central line! Also, at 12:06, that's the whistle from the Central line train that you can hear! Tube trains don't have horns, but have whistles instead.

[@camotech1314]

Aren't they going to be next to get new stock after Piccadilly line?

[@robertlamb2783]

@@camotech1314 no, the Central line won't be getting new trains because of the CLIP project, which has only just begun and is seeing the 1992 stock being refurbished with new motors, seats, lighting, PA systems and the addition of CCTV. TfL have said that this new project should make the 1992 stock last until about 2040.

[@Tornado922]

@@robertlamb2783 Thanks very much for all of the info! Proves how long it's been since I was last in London as I didn't even know about half of the projects taking place!

[@CarolDoxsey]

Another fantastic video from Stratford Regional, just a pity there were no freight to break things up. But still loved it😊😊

[@Tornado922]

Thanks very much, it would have been nice to have caught some freight here but sadly I came to this station at the wrong time

[@Desiro360]

Excellent video at Stratford. Nice one. 😀

[@Tornado922]

Thanks very much!

[@paulhill8224]

Great video

[@Tornado922]

Thanks very much!

[@nottinghamtransportenthusi2784]

Are rush hour/mid-evening videos from Stratford Regional to be no more on your channel since the class 90 and DVT Intercity fleet, the 321s and the 360s all got withdrawn?

[@Tornado922]

I would very much doubt that I'll give this station any rush hour coverage

[@nottinghamtransportenthusi2784]

@Tornado922 Unless there's anything special to see of course!

[@robertstrainsnsw1596]

Good film at Stratford

[@Tornado922]

Thanks very much!

[@christopherlaycock5993]

Those 357’s are so wierd. It’s just a 170 with a pantograph

[@Tornado922]

thats basically what they are

[@nottinghamtransportenthusi2784]

I see you didn't opt to do Stratford International after Stratford Regional. Did you hear any Eurostars come through from where you were though?

[@Tornado922]

You can't actually here any of the international stuff whilst you're up at the regional station, I may give international a look sometime this year

[@jordanbarker5521]

Try doing a trains at Worcester Shrub Hill

[@Tornado922]

Done :)

[@alextrainspotterhd6444]

That’s a very good mix I have to admit shame there was no freight tho

[@Tornado922]

The GEML can be a gold mine if you time it right, sadly today wasn't that day

[@leegrant6840]

i been at that station

[@Tornado922]

Many people have

[@Williamadlam1]

hello tornado922 hello mate thank you

[@Tornado922]

Hello

[@louisthetravelspotter]

go to stratford international on the hs1

[@Tornado922]

I'll get that covered this year

[@owenwardgtfc]

Go to Grimsby town

[@Tornado922]

I'll see