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« Reply #30 on: March 31, 2014, 13:49:56 » |
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Anywhere that gives the breakdown of what exactly has been approved? All I can find is www.betterrailway.co.uk |
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« Reply #31 on: March 31, 2014, 14:02:36 » |
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I'm a little too busy to go looking for the nuts and bolts of the latest announcement from Network Rail. From a quick skim read of their press release, much of it is about existing projects such as Reading, Birmingham New Street, GWML▸ electrification, Northern Hub etc. Hard to decipher what's actually new in relation to the Bristol area in specific detail. Meanwhile though, may I extend a warm welcome to the forum Aasimuk.  |
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« Reply #34 on: April 01, 2014, 15:59:40 » |
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 So they've confirmed the work in the required timescales I explained in post #11 after all; whatever next! Paul Yes Paul, you are entitled to credit for telling us exactly what, where, and when. I wish I had your faith! |
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« Reply #35 on: April 01, 2014, 17:27:43 » |
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Yes Paul, you are entitled to credit for telling us exactly what, where, and when. I wish I had your faith!
I just remember a similar series of discussions leading up to the CP4▸ announcement 5 years ago, all the decision and confirmation dates are set down in the 2005 Railways Act. It's a bit like the old 'watched pot never boils'... Paul |
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« Reply #36 on: April 01, 2014, 18:55:06 » |
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I just remember a similar series of discussions leading up to the CP4▸ announcement 5 years ago, all the decision and confirmation dates are set down in the 2005 Railways Act. It's a bit like the old 'watched pot never boils'...
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Makes you wonder why the "Oh yes it is! / Oh no it isn't!" sort of politics applies to transport and throws out half-truths and mixed messages when a clear direction would help plan improvements. |
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« Reply #37 on: April 01, 2014, 19:05:49 » |
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...It's a bit like the old 'watched pot never boils'...
I think you could forgive us if we've allowed ourselves to get slightly over-excited by all this... speaking for myself, these are the first really significant positive changes I've seen to the rail infrastructure of this region in my entire lifetime... and I am pretty ancient for a squirrel! |
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« Reply #38 on: April 27, 2014, 12:46:50 » |
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Structural soil survey people were hard at work under the derelict bridge at SRD.
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« Reply #39 on: May 01, 2014, 16:05:22 » |
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The planning portal on Bristol City Council's website* has this
14/01549/SCR | Request for a screening opinion as to whether an environmental impact assessment is require for Filton bank capacity improvement project : railway line between temple meads and filton abbey wood stations.(railway Track Redoubling Project). | Railway Between Temple Meads And Abbey Wood Stations Bristol
Some good plans to pore over there. As far as I can tell the conclusion is that an EIA is not required. All good, and signs of progress. * go to http://planningonline.bristol.gov.uk/online-applications/search.do?action=simple&searchType=Application and enter the reference 14/01549/SCR |
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« Reply #41 on: October 30, 2014, 16:11:27 » |
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Also announced by Assistant Mayor Mark Bradshaw via the BBC» :Bristol Temple Meads and Parkway get extra tracks
Two new tracks between Bristol's main railway stations will provide the capacity to "grow" local rail services, the city's assistant mayor has said.
Network Rail said this would double the capacity between Temple Meads and Parkway stations, would allow more trains to run and cut journey times.
Councillor Mark Bradshaw said it would make it easier to open the Henbury loop and cross Bristol routes which campaigners have long called for.
The work is due to start in December.
"It's consistent with the [under construction] fast electric services into London and south Wales and that very important CrossCountry link to the Midlands and HS2▸ ," Mr Bradshaw said.
Freight increase
Network Rail said the ^33m investment would help with the demand for rail transport into and out of the city which it says is set to rise by 50% within a decade.
"To help meet this demand, the number of lines between Temple Meads and Parkway stations will be increased from two to four through Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill [stations]," a Network Rail spokesman said.
"The extra lines will also enable an increase in freight services."
The Henbury loop, which closed nearly 50 years ago, connects Avonmouth, Shirehampton, Sea Mills, Lawrence Weston and north Bristol
Campaigners hope the circular route around the city, and re-opening the Portishead to Temple Meads line to passengers, would help provide a viable Bristol rail metro.
The only real addition to the sum of knowledge is that work is due to start in December. As much of the design work has been done, I would think this means work in the more physical sense, and shall keep an eye out. |
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« Reply #42 on: October 31, 2014, 12:09:31 » |
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Once complete will FTN be changing his username to 'Four Tracked Then'? Seriously though, this is good news. Filton bank is a very crowded portion of track and this is long overdue. Also looking forward to extra platform at Bristol Parkway
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« Reply #43 on: October 31, 2014, 15:58:10 » |
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No it will be to Six Track Now (STN) to cater for the 5 minute metro service on the Henbury llop.
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« Reply #44 on: October 31, 2014, 16:19:02 » |
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The only real addition to the sum of knowledge is that work is due to start in December. As much of the design work has been done, I would think this means work in the more physical sense, and shall keep an eye out.
The last CP5▸ enhancement plan had work on the ground not starting until May 2015, (with completion Aug 2017) so this could be a six month advance if they really do start... Paul |
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