GWML electrification?

lj3

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GWML electrification?

« on: February 17, 2008, 23:05:21 »

I found the following sentance on the wiki article on the Intercity Express Programme http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercity_Express_Programme :

"In late 2007, Network Rail suggested that the DfT^» should abandon the diesel version of the Intercity Express for cost reasons; they argue that because of new emissions regulations and the minimal demand for diesel-powered high-speed trains abroad, it would be cheaper to electrify the remaining lines than to buy new diesel trains.[5]"

Its implied that the first series ICE trains will be rolled out on the ECML^▸ from 2012, presuming that the Intercity 125 fleet would be replaced not long after, dosn't this whole thing imply a timetable for electrification of the GWML^▸ ?

Of course, no gaurentees that FGW^▸ will still hold the franchise by then, no gaurentees that ICE will actually happen either but its an interesting speculation.


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John R

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Re: GWML electrification?

« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2008, 23:35:29 »

It does beggar belief that the country can consider replacing most of its intercity stock and not electrify the remaining diesel services. Fortunately, there is a growing groundswell of opinion that this opportunity should not be lost. Even if the government isn't yet doing a U-turn, it does seem to have pulled in to the side of the road and be considering doing a 3 point turn on its 2007 stated policy of dismissing electrification.


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Lee

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Re: GWML electrification?

« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2008, 23:38:04 »


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