Felixstowe Branch Capacity Enhancement Project Overview Rail Conference October 2016

/ Why improve the Branch Line?

Felixstowe Port is the largest container port in the UK, the branch line is a key artery that allows these goods to travel around the country.

Every additional train takes circa 60 lorries from the A14

Enhanced reliability and robustness

76% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to road freight per tonne

/ Further Context

 Capacity and Performance Issues

 High demand for additional traffic

 Wider Felixstowe to Nuneaton concept

 Funded by the

 Strategic Freight Network

/ What has changed since 2008…

 Project to be delivered by

 Smaller length of double track

 Additional alterations

 Including a new bridleway bridge

 Diversion of rights of way

 Additional land and consents and required

/ Brief History (how we got to where we are)

The original Network Rail proposal of three loops (doubling and Loop at Westerfield Jn, Orwell Loop, Trimley Loop) was found to deliver the 48 ftpd required.

FEL Line joining the ESK Line at Westerfield Junction (facing Westerfield Station) Estimated at £98.63m (GRIP3)

Reduced scope options explored and capacity analysis undertaken.

Showing Proposed double tracking over Keepers Lane Crossing

/ Reduced Scope Option

45ftpd on branch

Greater Operational Flexibility

Compliant Timetable

Improved Safety

/ Programme

2016 2017 2018 2019

Design GRIP 3 GRIP 4 GRIP 5

Surveys

HPUK TWAO

Level Crossing TWAO

Mobilisation

Construction

Entry into Service

/ Project milestones

Milestone Forecast

GRIP 3 (option selection) design Complete November 2016

AFC Estimate Complete April 2017

GRIP 4 (single option selection) Complete August 2017

GRIP 5 (detailed design) Complete March 18

GRIP 6 (Construction, commissioning) March 19 Complete GRIP 7 (hand back) Complete November 19

/ Your chance to engage

 We will be holding a public information event on Thursday 3rd November at Trimley Sports and Social Club, High Road, Trimley St Martin, Felixstowe IP11 0RJ

 Private briefing for stakeholders with the project team from 1300

 Open to the public for 1400 – 1900

You will be able to:

► See detailed information on our plans

► Provide feedback on our plans.

/ The help the project needs…

You’re continued engagement, views and local intelligence

Formal support for the proposals and scheme

Practical solutions to issues

/ Thank you for listening

Please feel free to ask any questions…

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