Penistone Line

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The Penistone Line runs between Sheffield and Huddersfield via Barnsley and Penistone, after where it gets its name. This simulation includes the section between just North of Meadowhall Interchange, and just South of Huddersfield.

Penistone Line
DescriptionThe Penistone line between Sheffield and Huddersfield via Barnsley
Country United Kingdom
Time period2020
Train Operating CompanyNorthern,
Simulation difficulty3/10 stars
AuthorDaniel Gill
WebsitePenistone Line
Route map

Huddersfield
Lockwood
Berry Brow
Honley
Brockholes
Stocksmoor
Shepley
Denby Dale
Penistone
Silkstone Common
Dodworth
Leeds
Barnsley Siding
Barnsley
Wombwell
Elsecar
Chapeltown
Sheffield

Two versions of the route are available - one with a few aspects of the route upgraded.

This route is designed to be a continuation of other simulations: The “To Sheffield” continuation links with another continuation on Daniel Gill’s Sheffield route. The “To Leeds” continuation will link with the Wakefield route.

Timetable

There are two included timetables: “PenistoneLine.ttb” was designed for the previous version of this route, as such, the timings may be a little bit out. “PenistoneLineThu0700.ttb” is the newest timetable, it includes four hours of services, including a freight service at the beginning. It is based on real operations from Thursday 5th of October 2020.

Penistone Line Services
Train Operating Company Origin Destination Frequency (tph)
Northern Sheffield Huddersfield 1
Leeds 1
Nottingham 2

Operational Tips

- The Sheffield to Huddersfield trains are designed to pass at Stocksmoor and Shepley. - Take extra care on the single line section towards Huddersfield, it is advisable to make sure that the point is set at Stocksmoor is set in good time.