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Strongly rumoured.......
We'll see soon enough.
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« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2012, 21:59:01 » |
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Well, the rumours (from very well placed people) were wrong.
What next......
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« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2012, 22:15:47 » |
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Probably very close, Richard ... though with this being the peak of the holiday season, and with the Olympics coming up over the next couple of weeks, I expect that the DfT» are stretched. If this were a train alteration, we might see a delay explained by This is due to unusual passenger flow. - but this is more This is due to unusual civil servant flow.
Let's see what the next couple of days bring ...
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« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2012, 23:42:39 » |
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We can, I'd surmise, expect the announcement very shortly.
DfT» are busy juggling lots of balls at the moment. Greater Western, InterCity West Coast, InterCity East Coast, electrification, IEP▸ , Thameslink, CrossRail, and so on.
All these positive noises for existing rail flows, with their promises of investment, make me think that Her Majesty's Government are laying the groundwork for pushing HS2▸ into the long grass.
It's interesting to note that noises from Govt. regarding HS2 have recently gone decidedly quiet. The cynic in me sees the Govt. saying, 'look what we're doing for the existing rail network'.
No mention whatsoever for HS2 in Network Rail's next Control Period......
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« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2012, 10:18:39 » |
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Moderator note:Further discussion in this thread focused on the Intercity Express Programme ( IEP▸ ) rather than the Greater Western Franchise Invitation to Tender ( ITT▸ ). In the interests of clarity and continuity those posts have been split off and merged with existing topics on IEP: http://www.firstgreatwestern.info/coffeeshop/index.php?topic=10150.msg114937#msg114937bignosemac
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« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2012, 12:16:19 » |
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« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2012, 12:46:01 » |
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Many thanks, Richard ... please do post a link to that ITT when it comes online ... you seem to be the one breaking the news! Let's hope it's not being released today because "It's a good day to bury bad news!" Or - "we really must get this out before we get involved in watching the Olympics" ... |
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« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2012, 13:00:05 » |
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« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2012, 16:02:12 » |
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Oh dear. No change for the minimum service requirement for Swindon-Westbury. Still 2 trains each direction per week day.
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It seems there isn't a requirement to provide direct services to Great Malvern/Hereford and Paignton, only to provide a minimum number of connections through to these destinations each day. This could l be met by running direct services but does not have to be. Weston-super-Mare also only seems to have a requirement for direct services at weekends.
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« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2012, 16:18:12 » |
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Oh dear. No change for the minimum service requirement for Swindon-Westbury. Still 2 trains each direction per week day.
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« Reply #12 on: July 27, 2012, 16:43:57 » |
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Pad - Penzance - it seems the rumours last week were right, requirement is 6 trains per day plus sleeper
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« Reply #13 on: July 27, 2012, 17:14:05 » |
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But see section 4.11.5.1 of the main ITT▸ document.
Ahh, that's a bit more positve. I'm still reading through the full ITT. Thanks for the heads up. http://assets.dft.gov.uk/publications/rail-passenger-franchise-great-western/invitation-to-tender.pdf#page=1144.11.5.1 Option GW1 -TransWilts Rail (Phase 1)Wiltshire County Council have been working to develop rail connectivity across the county, with a particular focus on providing an improved level of service for the town of Melksham. This scheme seeks to introduce additional weekday rail services, and reinstate Sunday services between Westbury and Swindon via Melksham. This Priced Option requires the provision of the following specification: - Monday-Friday: six additional trains in each direction, one train approximately every two hours between 08:00 and 19:30 with at least one arrival into Swindon (Northbound) and Westbury (Southbound) before 08:50; and at least one departure from Westbury after 19:15 and one departure from Swindon after 18:00;
- Saturday: six additional trains in each direction, as per Monday-Friday with the addition that one late service must depart Swindon after 19:00; and
- Sunday: four additional trains year round, with at least one arriving into and one departing from Swindon by 12:00, and at least one service departing from Westbury after 18:00, and one departing Swindon after 18:00. Additional seasonal extension from Swindon to connect with a Westbury-Weymouth service at Westbury, before 11:00, and one Wesbury-Swindon service to connect with a Weymouth-Westbury service departing Weymouth after 16.59.
Assumed start date: December 2013 subject to rolling stock availability. If rolling stock is a constraint, Bidders should indicate this in the submission and start the service from the earliest achievable timetable change date. Weighting: 100% Further information can be found at www.transwiltsrail.org.uk and from Wiltshire County Council. Because this scheme is at an advanced stage of development and has secured 3rd party funding, it may be the case that the current Franchisee and promoter are able to mobilise and introduce the service before the end of the current franchise. In this case a revised assumed start date will be advised to Bidders. |
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« Reply #14 on: July 27, 2012, 17:38:44 » |
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Pad - Penzance - it seems the rumours last week were right, requirement is 6 trains per day plus sleeper
Again, there is a priced option asking the bidders to quote for continuing with nine. There's also another priced option for a half-hourly service between Plymouth and Penzance from December 17. It appears that Cornish resignalling could be much, much nearer than most of us thought (helped along by Cornwall and EU» investment). Follow mac's link above to the priced options. |
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