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OFFICIAL Enhancements Delivery Plan England and Wales Entry Into Service (EIS) schedule March 2021
Network Rail’s obligation The Enhancements Delivery Plan for England and Wales sets out the enhancements commitments that Network Rail has made to the Department for Transport and to other funders. Its purpose is to provide transparency about the status of these schemes and to provide visibility of our plans to customers, stakeholders and the public. Network Rail’s obligation is to publish Entry Into Service (EIS) milestones which represent the completion of our works to change the capability of the railway infrastructure. It will be for passenger and freight operators to decide how and when to begin to use enhanced infrastructure. In Control Period 6 we will agree enhancements with our funders through the Investment Decision Framework (IDF) and the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Rail Network Enhancement Pipeline (RNEP) process. These have been developed following the Memorandum of Understanding which was developed and agreed between Network Rail and the DfT in 2016.1 Network Rail and funders will only commit to the delivery of an enhancement once we have developed the programme sufficiently to have a good understanding of its outputs, cost and scope. This will allow us to make a Final Investment Decision (FID) to deliver these works. As such, EIS milestones will only be published in this plan once a scheme has passed a FID. It is only at this point that there is sufficient certainty of outputs that NR can reasonably be held to account for the delivery of the programmes. For all programmes that are yet to reach the point of taking a FID, DfT publish these in their RNEP document, which is updated annually: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rail- network-enhancements-pipeline-autumn-2019-update A separate Enhancements Delivery Plan is published to describe our Enhancements obligations in Scotland: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/who-we-are/publications-and-resources/ Contacting Network Rail One of the reasons that Network Rail publishes an Enhancements Delivery Plan is to provide visibility of funded enhancements to potential third-party investors and to other railway undertakings to assist them in planning their businesses. Enquiries related to specific schemes for these purposes should be addressed to the Principal Programme Sponsor, or other listed contact, responsible for each programme. They are named in the document against each programme and their contact details are listed below. General enquiries should be addressed to Network Rail using the contact details provided on our website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/communities/contact-us/ Crossrail – Colin Prime, Principal Programme Sponsor – colin.prime@networkrail.co.uk Thameslink – Paul Cumbers, Programme Manager – paul.cumbers@networkrail.co.uk North of England Programme – Phase 5 – Andy Morgan, Principal Programme Sponsor – andrew.morgan@networkrail.co.uk West Anglia Main Line Capacity, Kings Lynn to Cambridge 8 car, and Felixstowe Branch Capacity Enhancement – Sarah Jane Crawford, Principal Programme Sponsor – sarahjane.crawford@networkrail.co.uk East Coast Main Line Enhancements Programme – Ed Akers, Principal Programme Sponsor – edward.akers@networkrail.co.uk Midland Main Line Programme, Market Harborough LSI – Gavin Crook, Principal Programme Sponsor – gavin.crook@networkrail.co.uk New Cross Grid & Ashford to Ramsgate journey time improvement – Mark Ellerby, Senior Commercial Scheme Sponsor – mark.ellerby@networkrail.co.uk Transpennine Route Upgrade (Intermediate Interventions only - Leeds Station Capacity improvements) – Kieran Dunkin, Principal Programme Sponsor – kieran.dunkin@networkrail.co.uk Great Western Electrification and Capacity – Charles Varey, Principal Programme Sponsor – charles.varey@networkrail.co.uk Thames Valley EMU Capability Works – Mike Foss, Principal Programme Sponsor – mike.foss@networkrail.co.uk West of England DMU Capability, and Bristol East Junction Remodelling – Michelle Scogings, Principal Programme Sponsor – michelle.scogings@networkrail.co.uk Reading, Ascot to Waterloo train lengthening programme and Denmark Hill Station – Kate Warner, Director of Sponsorship – kate.warner@networkrail.co.uk Peak Forest to London freight – Thomas Drury, Sponsor – tom.drury@networkrail.co.uk Doncaster to Immingham W12 gauge clearance & Northern Ports and Transpennine Capacity – Richard Iggulden, Senior Development Manager – richard.iggulden@networkrail.co.uk 1 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/509545/mou-dft-network-rail-rail-enhancements.pdf
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Northern Train Lengthening – Lawrence Cheung, Senior Sponsor – lawrence.cheung@networkrail.co.uk
Gatwick Airport station – Stephen Diplock, Senior Commercial Scheme Sponsor – stephen.Diplock@networkrail.co.uk
South West Rail Resilience Programme – Julie Gregory, Senior Commercial Scheme Sponsor – julie.Gregory@networkrail.co.uk
Southampton Freight Train Lengthening – Lucy Phipps, Commercial Scheme Sponsor – lucy.phipps@networkrail.co.uk
London Euston Congestion Measures (platform 8-11 ramp) – Nick de Bellaigue, Programme Director – nick.Debellaigue@networkrail.co.uk
St Albans City Station Passenger Capacity Project (Second Footbridge) – Nicholas Wilton, Sponsor – Nicholas.Wilton@networkrail.co.uk
University Station (Birmingham) – Simon Clifford, Senior Sponsor – Simon.Clifford2@networkrail.co.uk
East West Rail Phase 2 – Peter Hume, Principal Programme Sponsor – peter.hume@networkrail.co.uk
Reading Independent Feeder – Jill Poyton, Senior Sponsor – Jill.Poyton@networkrail.co.uk
Hope Valley Capacity – Scott Meadley, Senior Sponsor – scott.meadley@networkrail.co.uk
Dartmoor Line-Exeter to Okehampton – Kevin Miller, Senior Sponsor – Kevin.Miller@networkrail.co.uk
Activities and Milestones
Ref. Programme Project Network Narrative Output Activity/ Original Updated Status
Code Rail Milestone Agreed Date(s)
Contact Date
CR001 Crossrail - Colin Prime The Crossrail project will deliver a The Crossrail project benefits are as Key Output 6a May-20* n/a *Subject
new integrated railway route follows: - Full to change
through central London from • New Crossrail train services will Infrastructure control
Reading and Heathrow in the west provide direct links from Reading Capability to
to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in and Heathrow to Paddington in the support Stage
the east. The joint sponsors of the west to Shenfield and Abbey Wood 4 operations
Crossrail project, the DfT and TfL, in the east. With up to 24 Crossrail with sufficient
have set-up a company called trains an hour running through the time for testing
Crossrail Limited (CRL) to act as central section in each direction (at Key Output 6b Dec-20* n/a *Subject
the delivery agent. Network Rail is peak times) a total of 10% will be - Full to change
one of CRL’s delivery partners. added to London’s rail-based Infrastructure control
The responsibility for the design transport capacity; and Capability to
and construction of the works • 28 existing surface stations will be support Stage
outside of the central tunnel upgraded with many of these 5 operations
section - known as the ‘On stations also receiving platform (including
Network Works’ (ONW) - was extensions. Ilford, Romford
transferred to Network Rail when Stations) with
Royal Assent was granted to the sufficient time
Crossrail project in July 2008. for testing
CR004 Thameslink - Elena The DfT Thameslink Programme High capacity infrastructure to EIS Dec-18 n/a – Complete
Stebbings aims to provide a step change in support 24 train paths per hour Infrastructure project is
capacity on an extended between St Pancras and Blackfriars Authorised complete
Thameslink network thus providing stations. KO2 final
new journey opportunities, milestone
congestion relief and capacity for
future passenger demand.
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Ref. Programme Project Network Narrative Output Activity/ Original Updated Status
Code Rail Milestone Agreed Date(s)
Contact Date
CR005 North of Phase 5 – Andy 25kV AC overhead electrification The North of England Programme EIS Mar-19 Jul-19 Revised &
England Manchester Morgan between Manchester Victoria and (NoEP) delivers conditional outputs Infrastructure Complete
Programme Victoria to the Bromley Street (Manchester) which provide additional capacity for Authorised
Stalybridge area, new grid supply point at more services, improvements to line
Stalybridge, associated power speeds to reduce journey times and
cable from Stalybridge to Ordsall electrify specific routes in the region.
Lane for Phases 4 and 5 NWEP
and infrastructure improvements to
give journey time savings.
A003 West Anglia - Sarah Jane The project will relieve Infrastructure to allow for an EIS May-19 n/a – Complete
Mainline Crawford overcrowding on the West Anglia additional two trains per hour to Infrastructure project is
Capacity Main Line. This scheme is operate from Tottenham Hale to Authorised complete
Increase intended to address the medium- Stratford compared to the December
term demand arising from 2014 Timetable in which two trains
industrial and residential per hour currently operate. Network
developments in the vicinity of Rail will also deliver infrastructure to
Tottenham Hale, Northumberland allow these services to be extended
Park and the new Meridian Water beyond Tottenham Hale to a new
development. station at Meridian Water (funded by
external stakeholders)
A006 Kings Lynn to - Sarah Jane The project is to deliver the These services will relieve current EIS Jul-20 11th Dec- Revised &
Cambridge 8 Crawford infrastructure required to enable 8- peak hour overcrowding and meet Infrastructure 20 Complete
car project car Govia Thameslink Railway CP6 passenger demand forecasts. Authorised
(GTR) services to run on the Currently the service is operated by
King's Lynn to Cambridge route, 4-car units.
during the peak hours.
EC001 East Coast Werrington Ed Akers The Programme is driven by a DfT have agreed that the ECML EIS Apr-21 Nov-21 Revised &
Main Line Grade strategic priority to increase Enhancements Programme should Infrastructure On target
Enhancements Separation capacity, improve passenger provide infrastructure which enables Authorised
Programme Power supply experience and accelerate journey these outputs: EIS Mar-24 n/a – On target
upgrade phase times between key cities. The • An increase in capacity from 6 to 8 Infrastructure project is
2 outputs include implementation of Long-Distance High-Speed services Authorised on target
the InterCity Express Programme (LDHS) between London King’s
Kings Cross EIS Mar-21 Jun-21 Revised &
on the East Coast Main Line, Cross and Doncaster and from 5 to
remodelling Infrastructure On target
power supply upgrades and an 6 LDHS paths between Doncaster
Authorised
improved track layout to the north and Newcastle per hour
Stevenage EIS May-20 Aug-20 Revised &
of Peterborough. • Maintaining 2 freight tph, using
Turnback Infrastructure Complete
diversionary routes as far as
Authorised
DfT have noted that the outputs practicable
listed here are to be treated as • A reduction in journey times for the
conditional as trade-offs may still fastest LDHS services to 4 hours
be needed to be made as further from London to/from Edinburgh and
work is completed by NR to 2 hours to/from London to Leeds.
develop the timetable.
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Ref. Programme Project Network Narrative Output Activity/ Original Updated Status
Code Rail Milestone Agreed Date(s)
Contact Date
EM001 Midland Main London to Gavin Crook This Enhancements Programme is Key Output 1 for Entry into Service EIS May-20 Aug-20 Revised &
Line Corby part of a rail industry programme Infrastructure Authorised: Infrastructure Complete
Programme - Electrification that aims to transform travel to and • Provision of 25kv electrification Authorised -
and Capacity from London on the Midland from the existing limits at Bedford to Platform
Key Output 1
Kettering and Corby; providing
Upgrade Mainline during CP5 and CP6 and Lengthening
traction power for 2 electric
improve the links between the core
passenger train services. EIS May-20 Jan-21 Revised &
centres of population and • Enabling of improved journey times Infrastructure Complete
economic activity in the East through the delivery of key Authorised -
Midlands and South Yorkshire. infrastructure schemes Kettering
• Additional capacity for a 6th Long- Stabling
Distance High-Speed service to Facility
serve between St Pancras and
Kettering / Corby; and 3 freight paths EIS May-20 Jan-21 & Missed &
per hour between Bedford and Infrastructure Apr-21 Complete
Kettering
Authorised -
• The capability of the network will
Prioritised
be enhanced through the extension
of platforms at key stations south of electrified
Leicester route
• New stabling facilities will also be EIS Aug-20 Jan-21 & Missed &
provided at Kettering. Infrastructure Apr-21 Complete
Authorised -
Full electrified
route
ES003k Market - Gavin Crook The driver for the project is to The project will provide infrastructure GRIP 6 Jun-19 n/a – Complete
Harborough increase the line speed through to increase the line speed between Infrastructure project is
LSI Market Harborough in Kettering and Wigston South Authorised complete
order to support a journey time Junction timing points in order to
improvement between London and enable a reduction in Sectional
Sheffield. Running Time (SRT).
K004 New Cross - Mark Ellerby The project will provide increased The project is a strategic upgrade GRIP 6 Mar-20 n/a – Complete
Grid traction power supply capacity for and is part renewal funded in its completion project is
DC electric services in South replacement of existing obsolete and EIS complete
London, North Kent and Sussex. It 66kV equipment and connections.
is required to provide additional To provide base traction power
base capacity in the area for future supply capacity for increased DC
train service increases. electric train services into London in
line with predicted future growth.
LNE001b Transpennine Leeds Station Kieran Additional capacity at Leeds Leeds Station Capacity Phase 1 EIS Dec-19 n/a – Complete
Route Capacity Dunkin Station to support the operation of Enhancements - Additional capacity project is
Upgrade – improvements longer trains and additional at Leeds Station to support the complete
services on several routes. Leeds operation of longer trains and Complete
Intermediate Phase 2 EIS Dec-20 n/a –
Station Capacity Enhancements additional services on a
Interventions project is
will also support the delivery of the number of routes. The project will be
DfT’s infrastructure assumptions delivered in the following phased complete
within the Northern and strategy: Phase 3 EIS Dec-21 n/a – On target
Transpennine franchise • Phase 1 - Recontrol of the project is
commitments. signalling control system to the York on target
Rail Operating Centre (ROC)
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Ref. Programme Project Network Narrative Output Activity/ Original Updated Status
Code Rail Milestone Agreed Date(s)
Contact Date
Note that further outputs for the • Phase 2 - The relocking of 8No.
Transpennine Route Upgrade are existing signalling interlockings to
being developed by Network Rail provide additional signalling capacity
and will be published in this EDP • Phase 3 - A new 8-car platform
as a separate programme (platform 0) and longer train
(Transpennine Route Upgrade) standages on platforms 6. Track
once they have completed a Final remodelling and associated
Investment Decision. resignalling to the West end of the
station to provide greater operational
flexibility.
W001a Great Western Bristol Charles The electrification of the GWML Extension of the electrification of the EIS Nov-19 6th Jan- Missed &
Electrification Parkway to Varey facilitates the introduction of Great Western Main Line (GWML) Infrastructure 20 Complete
Cardiff (excl. electric train operation delivering from Maidenhead (the furthest Authorised
electric significant journey time extent of the Crossrail infrastructure
works) to Cardiff, including power
operation in improvements on key intercity
distribution works and clearance
the Severn routes and high seating capacity
works.
Tunnel) trains on suburban services
Wootton including into London Paddington. EIS CP6 Apr-19 Complete
Bassett Infrastructure
Junction to Authorised
Chippenham
East
Severn Tunnel Commission the fixed Enables Class 387 EMU’s and other EIS 6th Jan- 31st May Complete
(electric conductor beam in the electric stock to operate between Infrastructure 20 -20
operation) Severn Tunnel Bristol Parkway and Cardiff. Authorised
W002b Great Western IEP: Specific Michelle The project provides infrastructure Infrastructure capacity Bristol Dec-19 n/a – Complete
Capacity GWML Scogings capacity enhancements to enable enhancements as outlined in the Parkway 4th project is
Enhancement Capacity the delivery of the Intercity client (DfT) remit “Infrastructure platform - EIS complete
Programme schemes Express Programme. Output Specification” (IOS5) to - Infrastructure
enable the operation of an enhanced Authorised
passenger timetable from December
2019. At Bristol Parkway station, an
additional platform face, signalling
and track works.
WX003 Reading, Feltham Kate Warner The project supports the delivery The project will provide infrastructure EIS Dec-19 n/a – Complete
Ascot to Platform of the 2012 HLOS capacity metric to enable the operation of 10 car Infrastructure project is
Waterloo train Extensions for London Waterloo which services on the Reading to London Authorised complete
lengthening and Level indicates that it is necessary to Waterloo and Aldershot via Ascot to
programme Crossing provide capacity to accommodate London Waterloo routes. This will
Closure an additional demand of 9,700 relieve overcrowding, particularly
passengers in the three-hour between Virginia Waterloo and
morning peak. London Waterloo in the morning
peak.
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Ref. Programme Project Network Narrative Output Activity/ Original Updated Status
Code Rail Milestone Agreed Date(s)
Contact Date
F006a Felixstowe - Sarah Jane To relieve capacity constraints at The scope of works includes EIS Dec-19 n/a – Complete
Branch Crawford the port of Felixstowe such that provision of a new 1.4km passing Infrastructure project is
Capacity freight demand from Felixstowe in loop at Trimley, crossing upgrades, Authorised complete
Enhancement CP6 and CP7 can be met. crossing closures, a new bridleway
The project will provide bridge, new S&C units, provision of
infrastructure to enable operation diversionary route for FTN and
of up to 47 freight train paths per signalling enhancements for the new
day in each direction on the layout.
branch line to and from the Port of
Felixstowe.
F006b Doncaster – - Richard W12 gauge enhancement from Gauge clearance for W12 container EIS Jun-19 n/a – Complete
Immingham Iggulden Doncaster, (both Hexthorpe Jnc traffic on the branch line between Infrastructure project is
W12 gauge and Marshgate Jnc) to Immingham Immingham and the East Coast Authorised complete
clearance and Killingholme. There are 29 Main Line, connecting the port with
foul structures that need to be the network of ‘high gauge’ container
cleared to achieve W12 clearance. routes.
F006c Northern Ports - Richard Priority interventions to increase Entails double tracking a 400m EIS Dec-19 Dec-20 & Revised &
and Iggulden freight capacity between the Port stretch at the port boundary and Infrastructure Sept-21 On target
Transpennine of Liverpool and the WCML and installing flashing yellow aspects at Authorised
capacity Transpennine routes. An increase Earlestown to ease approach
from 1 to 2 freight train paths control.
between the Port of Liverpool and
Earlestown.
F006d Peak Forest to - Thomas Provision of an extended run Infrastructure to allow longer trains EIS May-19 n/a – Complete
London Drury round facility at Buxton to enable with a gross trailing weight of 2600 – Infrastructure project is
Freight freight trains to be routed to/from 3000 tonnes between Peak Forest Authorised complete
(Buxton, the routes to Hindlow and Great and the Midland Mainline and
Hindlow/ Rocks. ultimately destinations in London
Dowlow) and the South East.
LNE001c Northern train - Lawrence Programme of works across LNW The work, which consists of EIS Apr-20 n/a – Complete
LNW008 lengthening Cheung and LNE routes, with deliverables extending c.120 platforms at 60 Infrastructure project is
required for each timetable change stations, will enable longer rolling Authorised complete
from December 2017 to May 2020. stock to be operated by Arriva Rail
North (ARN) to provide increased
capacity for passengers.
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Ref. Programme Project Network Narrative Output Activity/ Original Updated Status
Code Rail Milestone Agreed Date(s)
Contact Date
IFDfT008 Gatwick - Stephen The project will provide a new By improving pedestrian journeys EIS Nov-22 n/a – On target
Airport station Diplock station concourse above the within the station, the scheme will Infrastructure project is
existing station platforms with contribute to Network Rail’s Authorised on target
increased space for passengers objectives to deliver a safe, efficient
and an improved connection to and reliable rail service. The scheme
Gatwick Airport South Terminal via will help to meet Network Rail’s
the NR footbridge. It will also commitment to put improved
include additional platform work, accessibility at the heart of its station
refurbishment of the existing re-designs. The scheme will also
station concourse and help to meet the Department for
overbridges. The project will Transport’s objectives for improving
enable improved passenger journeys and providing safe, secure
access via new stairs and lifts, and sustainable transport. The
while it also aims to provide scheme was recommended by the
increased circulation space and a Interim Report of the Airports
modern open plan ticket retailing Commission in 2013.
hub.
W016 South West Phase 1 Julie The South West Rail Resilience The output of this programme is to Resilience Jul-20 n/a – Complete
Rail Resilience (Marine Gregory Programme aims to provide a deliver a robust level of resilience for delivered project is
Programme Parade, resilient railway for the south-west the next 100 years, considering complete
Dawlish) of England. The only railway line climate change including sea level
Phase 2 connecting much of Devon and all rise. The level of resilience to be Resilience Aug-22 n/a – On target
(Colonnade to of Cornwall to the rest of the UK delivered equates to reducing the delivered project is
Coastguard’s rail network runs along the probability of the railway being on target
Ramp, vulnerable coastal section closed for more than a week to one
Dawlish) between Dawlish Warren and in 100 years; the probability of a
Phase 3 Teignmouth. This stretch of closure between 2 days and a week Resilience Sep-23 n/a – On target
(Parson’s railway is subject to the twin to no more than once every 20 years delivered project is
Tunnel North threats of coastal and geotechnical on average and all other smaller on target
Portal) encroachment. In 2014 the railway disruption events to be reduced
here was closed for 6 weeks compared to current levels.
following the breaching of the sea
wall at Dawlish and a subsequent
landslip of cliffs near Teignmouth.
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Ref. Programme Project Network Narrative Output Activity/ Original Updated Status
Code Rail Milestone Agreed Date(s)
Contact Date
W015 Bristol East - Michelle Remodelling of the Bristol East The outputs of the programme are: EIS Sept-21 n/a – On target
Junction Scogings Junction has been identified as - Additional capacity to support Infrastructure project is
Remodelling playing an important role in the service enhancements, including Authorised on target
future strategic development of the MetroWest, and thus, support future
rail network in the Greater Bristol demand growth.
area and Western Region. - Resilience performance: de-
Network Rail’s Western Route confliction of moves at the station
study identified that additional area and the removal of the
services into Bristol Temple bottleneck at Filton Bank, delivering
Meads were required to better performance and a more
accommodate future rail demand. reliable service for passengers.
The remodelled layout of Bristol - Reduction of asset maintenance
East Junction will provide times.
additional capacity to support - An average two-minute journey
efficient running of future service time saving on some London
enhancements such as MetroWest Paddington to Bristol services.
and optimise the capacity works
already delivered in the route.
F604 Southampton - Lucy Phipps Enhance the network, enabling it Most works are planned for delivery EIS Feb-21 n/a – Complete
Freight Train to operate freight trains of up to during January and February 2021, Infrastructure project is
Lengthening 775 metres in length from the port in three stages; Authorised complete
of Southampton through to the Stage 1 is the introduction of a
West Midlands along the West temporary buffer stop and putting
Coast Main Line, thereby out-of-use some Freight-only used
increasing capacity of existing lines. Stage 2 is the introduction of
freight trains by circa 20%, the Redbridge Goods Line and
and supporting environmental bringing the remodelled Maritime
targets by enabling larger volumes West to Redbridge into operational
of goods to be transported across use. Stage 3 is the introduction of all
the country in a much more remaining altered infrastructure into
sustainable manner by freight operational use and the raising of
operators utilising the rail network. line speeds.
S605 Denmark Hill - Kate Warner After significant growth in The central aim of this project is to EIS Jul-21 n/a – On target
Station passenger numbers in recent eliminate passenger crowding issues Infrastructure project is
years, Denmark Hill’s current at the station entrances and within Authorised on target
station layout severely constrains the station by the provision of a
pedestrian flow creating chronic second northern station
congestion. This is as a result of entrance/exit on Windsor Walk.
growing employment in the area There will also be changes to
(including two major hospitals platforms including the provision of
adjacent), a resulting increase in new canopies, that will encourage
the number of services that call at the use of the new entrance.
the station, including the relatively Secondary aims are to reduce
recent introduction of London concerns over safety and dwell time
Overground services that now performance on the platforms, by
operate through the station. encouraging passengers to use the
eastern end of the platforms more.
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Ref. Programme Project Network Narrative Output Activity/ Original Updated Status
Code Rail Milestone Agreed Date(s)
Contact Date
S636 Ashford to - Mark Ellerby Support economic development in Increase the current linespeed from EIS May-23 n/a – On target
Ramsgate East Kent by increasing the 40 mph to 55 mph through track Infrastructure project is
journey time existing linespeed to reduce enhancements and level crossing Authorised on target
improvement journey times. works.
(Phase 2)
LNWS602b London Platforms 8- Nick de The ramp, used by >40% of the Demolition of three retail units and EIS May-21 Revised &
Euston 11 ramp Bellaigue station’s passengers, is the most relocation of a platform level ticket Infrastructure Sep-21 On target
Congestion widening significant pinch-point at Euston office to increase the useable ramp Authorised
Measures and has been identified as the width from 3.9 metres to the
highest priority measure required maximum achievable width of 9.0
to address station congestion and metres.
safety.
EM601 St Albans City - Nicholas Significant passenger growth Installing a second footbridge at St EIS Jan-22 n/a – On target
Station Wilton meant St Albans City station was Albans City Station will improve Infrastructure project is
Passenger identified as needing congestion passenger comfort and journey Authorised on target
Capacity relief in CP6. experience, including improving
Measures have been put in place journey times through the station. It
to alleviate as far as practicable in will also mitigate the potential
the short-term. A second significant safety risk from
footbridge is the optimum solution overcrowding, especially at times of
for the station going forward, perturbation, which would otherwise
particularly during times of require operational interventions.
perturbation and by easing the Additionally, it will improve
issues of the use of Platform 2 for operational flexibility in timetabling
evening peak services. trains in the evening peak.
LNWS610 University - Simon The project involves enlargement The project will deliver a new station EIS Aug-22 n/a – On target
Station Clifford of University Station (Birmingham) building with enhanced passenger Infrastructure project is
(Birmingham) to address current issues of facilities; a second wider footbridge; Authorised on target
crowding, congestion, safety and a link footage to the University
performance at the station and to campus and wider platforms.
accommodate projected growth in
passenger numbers over the next
25 years.
CR003a East West Rail - Peter Hume East West Rail (EWR) will EWR Phase 2 will reinstate and Infrastructure Dec-24 n/a – On target
Phase 2 contribute to the Government’s upgrade the route between Bicester EIS to enable project is
vision to unlock economic growth Village and Bletchley, with introduction of on target
and new housing and employment construction of a new station at services
opportunities in the Oxford- Winslow, and new ‘high level’ (expected
Cambridge Arc through the platforms at Bletchley. This will allow between Dec-
provision of improved rail two trains per hour to operate 24 and Sept-
connectivity. EWR has a staged between Oxford and Milton Keynes 25)
output with three Connection Central, and will provide capacity for
Stages, the first of these - a freight path every two hours in
Connection Stage 1 (Oxford to each direction.
Milton Keynes) is supported by
Network Rail’s EWR Phase 2
project works.
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Ref. Programme Project Network Narrative Output Activity/ Original Updated Status
Code Rail Milestone Agreed Date(s)
Contact Date
W001c Reading - Jill Poyton Reading Independent Feeder This project will improve reliability of EIS Apr-23 n/a – On target
Independent (RIF) will provide an additional passenger services and support the Infrastructure project is
Feeder high-voltage power supply from electric timetable, as well as Authorised on target
the National Grid to the Great providing greater flexibility for
Western Main Line (GWML). maintenance regimes.
CR005 Hope Valley - Scott The scheme addresses poor This scheme delivers upgraded rail EIS Dec-23 n/a – On target
Capacity Meadley connectivity and passenger infrastructure across the route Infrastructure project is
capacity in the Hope Valley between Manchester and Sheffield Authorised on target
corridor. The scheme will allow to increase capacity and improve
more frequent passenger services reliability, but also supports
to operate on the route while economic growth and “levelling up”
maintaining access for freight opportunities.
services.
W616 Dartmoor Line- - Kevin Miller This project will enable the Upgrade of the infrastructure Infrastructure Target: n/a – On target
Exeter to restoration of regular year-round between Okehampton and Coleford EIS to enable Autumn project is
Okehampton passenger services between Junction will enable the Operator to introduction of 2021 on target
(Restoring Exeter and Okehampton. introduce an initial two hourly Passenger
Backstop:
Your Railway) passenger service, followed by an Operations (2
12 Dec
hourly service between Okehampton hourly)
2021
and Exeter St David’s, with some
Infrastructure 31 n/a – On target
services also serving Exeter Central. October -
EIS to enable project is
introduction of 2022 on target
Passenger
Operations
(Hourly)
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