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Topic: Proposal To Double - Track Cotwolds Line (Read 2577 times)
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Plans to turn single track rail lines into double tracks on the Cotswolds Line are being considered (link below.) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hereford/worcs/6240449.stmNetwork Rail said plans were at the "very early stages". The company said it is mostly a single-track route between Worcester and Oxford and it is assessing the cost and implications of improving the line. A spokesman added that any work would probably not start before 2009. Mid Worcestershire MP Peter Luff has appealed to passengers to put pressure on the company "to redouble as much of the line as possible". |
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However , punctuality and reliability of the train service between Oxford , Worcester and Hereford appears to have plummeted to new low levels since the introduction of the new weekday timetable on 11th December 2006 (link below.) http://www.rmtbristol.org.uk/2007/01/train_service_reliability_plum.html#moreUsers are invited to send details of their journeys , good or bad, to trainmonitoring@clpg.co.uk so that more statistics can be gathered. They need details of the date , the train involved and the actual time at particular stations , with the reason for delays or cancellations , if known. In the event of train cancellations , information concerning alternative arrangements made for passengers would be appreciated. |
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The feasibility study will cost £150,000 and is expected to report in autumn this year , according to Transport Briefing (link below.) http://www.rmtbristol.org.uk/2007/02/network_rail_funds_cotswold_li.html#moreQuote : "The feasibility study will also consider the implication for stations - for example requirements for new platforms, footbridges and compliance with accessibility legislation – signalling improvements necessary to support the redoubling options and the capability of the route to handle rail freight." |
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