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Enhancements Delivery Plan 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 has made to the 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 : 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/ – Colin Prime, Principal Programme Sponsor – [email protected] – Paul Cumbers, Programme Manager – [email protected] North of England Programme – Phase 5 – Andy Morgan, Principal Programme Sponsor – [email protected] Capacity, Kings Lynn to 8 car, and Felixstowe Branch Capacity Enhancement – Sarah Jane Crawford, Principal Programme Sponsor – [email protected] Enhancements Programme – Ed Akers, Principal Programme Sponsor – [email protected] Programme, Market Harborough LSI – Gavin Crook, Principal Programme Sponsor – [email protected] New Cross Grid & Ashford to Ramsgate journey time improvement – Mark Ellerby, Senior Commercial Scheme Sponsor – [email protected] Transpennine Route Upgrade (Intermediate Interventions only - Leeds Station Capacity improvements) – Kieran Dunkin, Principal Programme Sponsor – [email protected] Great Western Electrification and Capacity – Charles Varey, Principal Programme Sponsor – [email protected] Thames Valley EMU Capability Works – Mike Foss, Principal Programme Sponsor – [email protected] West of England DMU Capability, and Bristol East Junction Remodelling – Michelle Scogings, Principal Programme Sponsor – [email protected] Reading, Ascot to Waterloo train lengthening programme and Denmark Hill Station – Kate Warner, Director of Sponsorship – [email protected] Peak Forest to freight – Thomas Drury, Sponsor – [email protected] Doncaster to Immingham W12 gauge clearance & Northern Ports and Transpennine Capacity – Richard Iggulden, Senior Development Manager – [email protected]

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Northern Train Lengthening – Lawrence Cheung, Senior Sponsor – [email protected] station – Stephen Diplock, Senior Commercial Scheme Sponsor – [email protected] South West Rail Resilience Programme – Julie Gregory, Senior Commercial Scheme Sponsor – [email protected] Southampton Freight Train Lengthening – Lucy Phipps, Commercial Scheme Sponsor – [email protected] London Euston Congestion Measures (platform 8-11 ramp) – Nick de Bellaigue, Programme Director – [email protected] St Albans City Station Passenger Capacity Project (Second Footbridge) – Nicholas Wilton, Sponsor – [email protected] University Station () – Simon Clifford, Senior Sponsor – [email protected] Phase 2 – Peter Hume, Principal Programme Sponsor – [email protected] Reading Independent Feeder – Jill Poyton, Senior Sponsor – [email protected] Hope Valley Capacity – Scott Meadley, Senior Sponsor – [email protected] Dartmoor Line- to Okehampton – Kevin Miller, Senior Sponsor – [email protected]

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 from • New Crossrail train services will Infrastructure control Reading and Heathrow in the west provide direct links from Reading Capability to to and in and Heathrow to 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. , 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 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 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 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 , Northumberland allow these services to be extended Park and the new 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 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 . • 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 - Key Output 1 and Capacity from London on the Midland from the existing limits at Bedford to Platform 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 . 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 Intermediate services on several routes. Leeds operation of longer trains and Phase 2 EIS Dec-20 n/a – Complete Station Capacity Enhancements additional services on a project is Interventions 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 on target (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 (GWML) Infrastructure 20 Complete Cardiff (excl. electric train operation delivering from (the furthest Authorised electric significant journey time extent of the Crossrail infrastructure works) to Cardiff, including power operation in improvements on key 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 East 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 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 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 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 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 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: passenger service, followed by an Operations (2 Your Railway) 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. EIS to enable October - project is introduction of 2022 on target Passenger Operations (Hourly)

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