Blackpool Train Maintenance Depot

Depot sidings after electrification (2018)
Location
Location	Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Coordinates	53°49′39″N 3°02′37″W / 53.8276°N 3.0435°W / 53.8276; -3.0435
OS grid	SD313373
Characteristics
Owner	Network Rail
Operator	Northern Trains
Depot code	BP
Type	DMU, EMU

Blackpool Train Maintenance Depot is a traction maintenance depot located in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Blackpool TMD's TOPS code is BP and it is operated by Northern Trains.

Blackpool TMD is located north-east of Blackpool North Railway Station, and is situated on the Blackpool branch line from Preston.^[1]

The depot consists of sidings for the maintenance of electric trains, including a carriage wash machine and automatic sanding system.^[2]

Stabling and light maintenance is provided for Class 150/1, 150/2 and Class 156 Sprinters, Class 158 Express Sprinters and Class 319 EMUs.^{[citation needed]}

In 1987, the depot had no allocation but was used for stabling DMUs and Classes 08 and 47 locomotives.^[1]

In 2018, as part of the Great North Rail Project, the Blackpool branch line between Blackpool and Preston was electrified.^[3] The depot was completely remodelled, allowing it to cater for both electric and diesel trains. During this period the depot was relocated to a temporary site in Leyland.^[4]

• Webster, Neil; Greengrass, Robert; Greaves, Simon (1987). British Rail Depot Directory. Metro Enterprises Ltd. ISBN 9780947773076. OCLC 20420397.