350373 & Class 350, LN 10.46 London Euston-Crewe (1U31, 2L) & Class 350s, LN 10.13 Crewe-London Euston (1U26, 2L), Roade cutting
With the West Coast Mainline shut for several days over
the Christmas period contractors were brought into Roade cutting to undertake some much-needed vegetation clearance. With this new view now opened up following the clearance a pair of London Northwestern Desiros pass on the up and down fast lines. 350373 leads a classmate north on the 10.46 Euston to Crewe service whilst an unidentified pair head south with the 10.13 Crewe to Euston service. This view has revealed the buttresses that are built into the side walls of the cutting providing extra support for the vast brick retaining walls.