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Route L: Wales SRS L.01 Border (near Pilning) – 03 SRS L.02/03 Gloucester – Severn Tunnel Junction 07 SRS L.04/05 Newport – Crewe 10 SRS L.06/07 Llanelli – Craven Arms, 14 SRS L.08/09 – /, (Cambrian Main Line and Cambrian Coast lines) 17 SRS L.10 – 12 Shrewsbury – Chester 21 SRS L.13/14 Chester – 25 SRS L.15/16 Wrexham – Bidston 29 SRS L.17 Newport – Ebbw Vale 33 SRS L.18 South Wales Valleys 37 SRS L.19 Bridgend – Maesteg 42 SRS L.20 – 22 Swansea – Milford Haven// Harbour 46 SRS L.23 Llandudno – Blaenau Ffestiniog 51 SRS L.99 Other Freight Lines 54 Glossary 59

Interface with other routes (refer to separate Strategic Route Specifications documents) North Western: SRS M 20 and Shrewsbury SRS L.01 Border (near March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 03 Pilning) – Swansea

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Strategic Route Section The Welsh part of the Great Western Main Line includes the Severn Maesteg branch and is used on occasions when Maesteg to Cardiff L.01 Tunnel and is four tracked between Severn Tunnel Junction and through stopping trains cannot be operated between Bridgend and Cardiff reflecting the mix of higher speed passenger trains which Cardiff. use the main lines, and lower-speed freight trains which use the Immediately west of station, the grade-separated relief lines, and which serve the freight complexes at Llanwern,

Skewen junction at Court Sart leads on the freight line to Llandeilo Junction, Llansamlet Neath Newport, Wentloog and Cardiff Tidal. The busiest section for Briton Ferry and one of the daily passenger trains between Cardiff and Swansea Baglan passenger traffic is between Newport and Cardiff where long Talbot Parkway Newport Fishguard Harbour uses this route, avoiding the need to go into Severn Tunnel Junction distance trains from and Manchester share the main Swansea to reverse. To the west of Llansamlet station, on the Llanharan Pencoed lines with London and Bristol trains, plus local trains from Ebbw Vale Pyle Pontyclun approach to Swansea at Landore, a short chord diverges off the Bridgend to Cardiff, and trains from the Midlands and Cheltenham to Cardiff. Ninian Park Cardiff Central main line around Landore depot, which also permits through Bristol Temple Meads The double track section west of Cardiff carries fewer passenger movements to to avoid Swansea station. The triangle at trains but these together with freight to and from the Port Talbot Landore is used in conjunction with the important Landore depot Legend Coastline area and west Wales make for high capacity utilisation between operated by the Great Western franchisee. It’s used in the event of Strategic Route Section L.01 Strategic Route L Rail Network Cardiff and Margam. sets needing reversal, and sustains the long distance Swansea – Station Major / Key Station London service. The completion of Newport Area Signalling renewal (in early 2011), Newport station reconstruction, and the earlier Severn Tunnel Control Period 5 will see the electrification of the Great Western Junction enhancements, now mean that the four tracked section Main Line from London Paddington to Swansea. Intercity Express (i.e. to the east of Cardiff) has two stations with four platforms (in Programme (IEP) services will be introduced between Swansea, place of three previously) at each to accommodate traffic at greater Cardiff and London, using 9-car electric trains and 5-car bi-mode levels of performance, as well as handling recent growth in main line trains. Journey times from Swansea and Cardiff to London will be 15 passenger volumes. On the two tracked section (to the west of minutes quicker, and IEP will also provide additional capacity for Cardiff) capacity is shared between long distance high speed passengers due to increased seating accommodation. (LDHS) passenger services to Swansea (calling only at Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway and Neath) and regional and local services which serve a considerable number of local stations, in two groups, as well as freight. Services from Cardiff to Maesteg call at Pontyclun, Llanharan and Pencoed, between Cardiff and Bridgend. The minor stations west of Bridgend (Pyle, Baglan, Briton Ferry, Skewen and Llansamlet) are served by two-hourly stopping trains from Cardiff to Swansea, known as Swanline services. The Manchester to Carmarthen/Milford Haven regional services normally only call at the principal stations between Cardiff and Swansea. With the exception of Bridgend all intermediate stations west of Cardiff have two platforms. At Bridgend, the bay platform at the east end of the station is provided specifically to handle turnround of the South Wales Valleys services, independently of the main line. The bay at the west end of Bridgend station is connected to the SRS L.01 Border (near Pilning) – Swansea March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 04

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW900: Pilning to Fishguard Harbour description GW9001: Landore Junction to Swansea Section start Border (near Pilning) Section end Swansea Route availability RA7,8 RA7,8 RA7,8 Gauge W6, W8 W10 W10 Signals Track Circuit Block Track Circuit Block ERTMS Speed Predominant linespeed 90mph As current. Raise linespeed where possible in line with See Sectional Appendix (Main Lines) and 40mph (Relief infrastructure characteristics and capability of for detailed speed Lines). rolling stock. profiles Electrification None All four lines to Cardiff Central and two lines to 25kV OLE Swansea electrified as part of GWML electrification.

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Pilning to Swansea (FGW LDHS service): 1 hour 30 Reduce journey times to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in minutes rolling stock. No. of trains per hour 9 Trains per hour (east of Cardiff): As current with an additional regional urban service Possible changes to service frequency, each hour between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale in line with industry aspirations and 2 Long distance high speed to London Town. franchise requirements.

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2 Regional urban SRS L.01 Border (near Pilning) – Swansea March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 05

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Route section Severn Tunnel Junction to Cardiff Central Daily paths in 50 paths per day one direction (as As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route Table 4.0 Type Current No. of level crossings 2019 No. of level crossings 2043 No. of level crossings

Supervised: 7 As determined by Level Crossing Policy Automatic: 1 User: 22 * Figures include both private and public crossings. SRS L.01 Border (near Pilning) – Swansea March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 06

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019)* Table 5.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Cardiff Area Signalling Signalling renewal SWM2 2011-2016 Signalling HLOS In delivery Renewal Windsor Road Overbridge Structures renewal SWM2 2015 Renewed asset HLOS In delivery

WSIP Improved facilities at Port Talbot SWM2 2014/15 Improved passenger WG In development station facilities Track Renewals Renewal of life expired track between SWM2 2014-2016 Renewed asset HLOS In development Pilning and Swansea Access for All Improved access at Severn Tunnel SWM2 2015 Improved access DfT In delivery Junction station GWML Electrification Structural modifications BSW, 2014 - 2017 Modification of structural HLOS In development SWM2 assets to accommodate electrification GWML Electrification Electrification from Pilning to BSW, 2017 Introduction of electric HLOS In development Swansea SWM2 trains replacing diesel Severn Tunnel Structures renewal SWM2 2015-17 Renewed asset HLOS In development Port Talbot West Signalling renewal and recontrol to SWM2 2017 Signalling HLOS In development Resignalling - Phase 1 the Wales ROC

NSIP Passenger facility improvement at SWM2 2017-19 Improved passenger DfT & WG In development Cardiff Central facilities * In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table includes other Network Rail funded schemes, renewals and third party schemes where applicable. ** The precise timing and scope of renewals will remain subject to review to enable us to meet our overall obligations as efficiently as possible, consistent with the reasonable requirements of operators and other stakeholders. SRS L.02/03 Gloucester – March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 07 Severn Tunnel Junction

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Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW700: Gloucester Barnwood Junction to Severn Tunnel Junction description Section start Gloucester Section end Severn Tunnel Junction Route availability 8 8 10 Gauge W8 W8 W10/12 (electrification) Signals Track Circuit Block Track Circuit Block ERTMS Speed Predominant linespeed between Raise linespeed where possible in line with Raise linespeed where possible in line with See Sectional Appendix 70mph and 90mph infrastructure characteristics and capability of infrastructure characteristics and capability of for detailed speed rolling stock. rolling stock. profiles Electrification None None See Network RUS: Electrification

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Gloucester to Severn Tunnel Junction (ATW local Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in suburban service): 40 minutes rolling stock No. of trains per hour 1 Regional Urban service between Cheltenham 1 Regional Urban service between Cheltenham and Possible changes to service frequency and Cardiff Cardiff in line with industry aspirations and franchise requirements 1 Regional Urban service between Cheltenham 1 Regional Urban service between Cheltenham and and Maesteg Maesteg SRS L.02/03 Gloucester – Severn Tunnel March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 09 Junction

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Route section Gloucester to Severn Tunnel Junction Daily paths in 14 paths per day one direction (as As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

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Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 - 2019) No schemes currently planned for Control Period 5. SRS L.04/05 Newport – March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 10 Crewe

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Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW730: Shrewsbury Sutton Bridge Junction to Newport Maindee West Junction description GW735: Shrewsbury Crewe Junction to Nantwich NW1007: Nantwich to Crewe South Junction Section start Maindee West Junction Section end Crewe South Junction Route availability 8 8 10 Gauge W8 W8 W8 Signals TCB, AB TCB, AB ERTMS Speed Predominant linespeed between Improve linespeed to 90mph. Raise linespeed where possible in line with See Sectional Appendix 70mph and 90mph infrastructure characteristics and capability of for detailed speed rolling stock. profiles Electrification None (apart from all lines from None (apart from all lines from SYC 1m 41ch to See Network RUS: Electrification SYC 1m 41ch to Crewe South Crewe South Junction, as part of WCML) Junction, as part of WCML)

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Newport to Crewe (ATW long distance service): Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in 2 hours 10 minutes rolling stock No. of trains per hour - 1 interurban between Cardiff and Manchester - 1 interurban between Cardiff and Manchester Possible changes to service frequency every hour every hour in line with industry aspirations and - 1 interurban between Cardiff and Holyhead - 1 interurban between Cardiff and Holyhead every franchise requirements every two hours two hours - 1 regional urban between Shrewsbury and - 1 regional urban between Shrewsbury and Crewe every two hours Crewe every two hours - 4 trains a day between Craven Arms and - 4 trains a day between Craven Arms and Shrewsbury (services from the Heart of Wales Shrewsbury (services from the Heart of Wales Line) Line) - 1 additional service from the Heart of Wales Line from May 2015 for a trial period of 3 years SRS L.04/05 Newport – Crewe March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 12

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Route section Maindee East Junction to Crewe South Junction Daily paths in 10 paths per day one direction (as As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route Table 4.0 Type Current No. of level crossings 2019 No. of level crossings 2043 No. of level crossings

Supervised: 11 As determined by level crossing policy Automatic: 5 User: 168 * Figures include both private and public crossings. SRS L.04/05 Newport – Crewe March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 13

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019)* Table 5.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Hereford station Provision of bi-directional signalling at SHL 2015-16 Improved operational HLOS In development bidirectional platforms Hereford Station. flexibility and ability for more rapid turnback of Worcester line services River Teme Underbridge Structures renewal SHL 2014-2015 Renewed asset HLOS In development

Newport to Shrewsbury Signalling renewal including level SHL 2017-18 Renewed asset HLOS In development resignalling crossing renewals. * In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table includes other Network Rail funded schemes, renewals and third party schemes where applicable. ** The precise timing and scope of renewals will remain subject to review to enable us to meet our overall obligations as efficiently as possible, consistent with the reasonable requirements of operators and other stakeholders. SRS L.06/07 Llanelli – March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 14 Craven Arms, Heart of Wales line

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Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW910: Craven Arms to Llandeilo Junction description Section start Craven Arms Junction Section end Llandeilo Junction Route availability 5, 8 5, 8 5, 8 Gauge W6, W8 W6, W8 W6, W8 Signals No Signaller Token with Remote Replace No Signaller Token and TCB in modern ERTMS Crossing Loops, TCB equivalent form Speed Predominant linespeed between Predominant linespeed between 45mph and Regularise linespeed where possible in line with See Sectional Appendix 45mph and 60mph 60mph infrastructure characteristics and capability of for detailed speed rolling stock. profiles Electrification None None None

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Llanelli to Craven Arms: 3 hrs 5 mins Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock No. of trains per hour 4 local trains per day in each direction 4 or 5 local trains per day in each direction Possible changes to service frequency 1 additional train in the peak hours serving either in line with industry aspirations and end of the line for a trial period of 3 years from franchise requirements May 2015. SRS L.06/07 Llanelli – Craven Arms, Heart of March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 16 Wales line

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Route section Llandeilo Junction to Morlais Junction Daily paths in None one direction (as As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

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Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019)* No schemes currently planned for Control Period 5. SRS L.08/09 Shrewsbury – March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 17 Aberystwyth/Pwllheli, Cambrian line (Cambrian Main Line and Cambrian Coast lines)

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6%$ The passing loop at (between Caersws and Machynlleth) / + 6 is regularly used to permit the base two-hourly services to cross one another. When hourly services commence the additional capability at Welshpool (on the newly-extended crossing loop) and at Dyfi /HJHQG 6WUDWHJLF5RXWH6HFWLRQ/ Junction (on the new crossing loop on the Aberystwyth side of the 6WUDWHJLF5RXWH/ 5DLO1HWZRUN * 0DMRU.H\6WDWLRQV station) will be utilised. The new depot at Machynlleth houses the * 6WDWLRQV &RDVW whole of the current Wales & Borders franchisee’s fleet fitted with ERTMS cab signalling equipment utilised on the Cambrian lines. Rolling stock is also outstabled overnight at Pwllheli. A secondary facility at Shrewsbury (adjacent to Sutton Bridge Junction, at the beginning of the Cambrian line) houses the pilot locomotives which are provided to enable non-ERTMS fitted special trains to SRS L.08/09 Shrewsbury – Aberystwyth March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 18 Pwllheli, Cambrian line (Cambrian Main Line and Cambrian Coast lines) Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW733: Sutton Bridge Junction to Aberystwyth description GW734: Dovey Junction to Pwllheli Section start Sutton Bridge Junction Section end Aberystwyth/Pwllheli Route availability 5, 7 5, 7 5, 7 Gauge W6 W6 W6 Signals ERTMS ERTMS ERTMS Speed Predominant linespeed between Predominant linespeed between Raise linespeed where possible in line with See Sectional Appendix 50mph and 75mph 50mph and 75mph infrastructure characteristics and capability of for detailed speed rolling stock. profiles Electrification None None None

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth: 1 hour 58 minutes Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in Machynlleth to Pwllheli: 2 hours 10 minutes rolling stock No. of trains per hour 1 interurban every two hours from 1 interurban every two hours from Possible changes to service frequency Birmingham International to Aberystwyth Birmingham International to Aberystwyth in line with industry aspirations and franchise requirements 1 local service every two hours from Machynlleth Enhanced frequency regional urban service to Pwllheli between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury (Welsh Government priority in National Transport Plan) 4 additional trains a day to operate from May 2015 during the peak 1 local service every two hours from Machynlleth to Pwllheli SRS L.08/09 Shrewsbury – Aberystwyth/ March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 19 Pwllheli, Cambrian line (Cambrian Main Line and Cambrian Coast lines)

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Route section Sutton Bridge Junction to Aberystwyth/Pwllheli Daily paths in None None None one direction (as per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

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Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019)* Table 5.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Viaduct Structures renewal DJP 2013/14 Renewed asset HLOS In delivery

Access for all Improved access at Machynlleth SBA 2015 Improved passenger DfT & WG In delivery station access Barmouth Viaduct Renewal of metallic and timber bridge DJP 2015 - 2019 Refurbished asset HLOS In development refurbishment spans Cambrian level crossing Level crossing renewals SBA 2016/2017 Some crossings to HLOS In development renewals DJP become fully interactive with ERTMS and have an integrated speed control system. WSIP Improved facilities at Aberystwyth SBA 2015 Improved passenger WG In delivery station facilities Track Renewals Renewal of life expired track between SBA 2014-16 Renewed asset HLOS In development Newtown and Talerddig * In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table includes other Network Rail funded schemes, renewals and third party schemes where applicable. ** The precise timing and scope of renewals will remain subject to review to enable us to meet our overall obligations as efficiently as possible, consistent with the reasonable requirements of operators and other stakeholders. SRS L.10 – 12 Shrewsbury – Chester March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 21

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Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW731: Abbey Foregate to Ruabon description NW3005: Gobowen to Saltney Junction Section start Abbey Foregate Junction Section end Saltney Junction Route availability 8 8 10 Gauge W6 W6 W6 Signals Track Circuit Block, Absolute Block Track Circuit Block ERTMS Speed Predominant linespeed between Raise linespeed to 75-90mph over certain sections Raise linespeed where possible in line with See Sectional Appendix 60mph and 70mph infrastructure characteristics and capability of for detailed speed rolling stock profiles Electrification None None None

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Shrewsbury to Chester: 55 minutes Shrewsbury to Chester: 45 – 50 minutes Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock No. of trains per hour 1 interurban per hour Possible changes to service frequency in line with Possible changes to service frequency franchise requirements in line with industry aspirations and franchise requirements SRS L.10 – 12 Shrewsbury – Chester March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 23

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Route section Shrewsbury to Chester Daily paths in one direction (as 2 paths per day As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

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Supervised: 2 As determined by level crossing policy Automatic: 5 User: 44 * Figures include both private and public crossings. SRS L.10 – 12 Shrewsbury – Chester March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 24

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019)* Table 5.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Access for all Improved access at Chirk WSJ2 2015 Improved passenger DfT & WG In delivery access North - South Wales Journey Enhancements WSJ2 2014 Signalling, increased Welsh In development time improvements capacity between Government Wrexham and Saltney Junction through double track reinstatement and linespeed raising., also between Shrewsbury and Gobowen. Severn viaduct Structures renewal WSJ2 2014/15 Renewed asset HLOS In development

* In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table includes other Network Rail funded schemes, renewals and third party schemes where applicable. ** The precise timing and scope of renewals will remain subject to review to enable us to meet our overall obligations as efficiently as possible, consistent with the reasonable requirements of operators and other stakeholders. SRS L.13/14 Chester – Holyhead March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 25

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Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route NW3001: Crewe North Junction to Holyhead description Section start Chester Section end Holyhead Route availability 8 8 8 Gauge W7 W7 W10 (with electrification) Signals Track Circuit Block, Absolute Block Track Circuit Block ERTMS Speed Predominant linespeed between Raise linespeed up to 100mph between Chester Raise linespeed up to 100mph where practical in See Sectional Appendix 75mph and 90mph and Llandudno Junction where practical in parallel parallel with phase 2 of the resignalling scheme. for detailed speed with phase 1 of the resignalling scheme. profiles Electrification None None Development work taking place in CP5 to explore potential electrification of the route.

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Chester to Holyhead: 1 hour 50 minutes Reduce journey time where possible Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock No. of trains per hour 2 interurban 2 interurban Possible changes to service frequency 1 long distance (5-6 trains per day) 1 long distance (5-6 trains per day) in line with industry aspirations and franchise requirements SRS L.13/14 Chester – Holyhead March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 27

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Route section Chester to Holyhead Daily paths in 7 paths per day As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study one direction (as per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

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Supervised: 3 As determined by level crossing policy Automatic: 0 User: 50 * Figures include both private and public crossings. SRS L.13/14 Chester – Holyhead March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 28

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019)* Table 5.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Track Renewals Renewal of life expired track between CNH3 2016/17 Renewed asset HLOS In development Chester and Holyhead North Wales Coast Signalling renewal CNH3 Phase 1 (Flint to Signalling HLOS In development conversion to modular Llandudno) - 2017 signalling (Phase 2 (Llandudno to Holyhead) - 2021) CP5 development work North Wales Coast modernisation CNH3 2014-2019 Development of potential DfT One of a number of routes being examined for In development electrification of the electrification in CP6 North Wales Coast in CP6 Access for all Improved access at Flint and Shotton CNH3 2015/16 Improved passenger DfT & WG In development stations access WSIP Improved facilities at Rhyl station CNH3 2015 Improved passenger WG In delivery facilities * In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table includes other Network Rail funded schemes, renewals and third party schemes where applicable. ** The precise timing and scope of renewals will remain subject to review to enable us to meet our overall obligations as efficiently as possible, consistent with the reasonable requirements of operators and other stakeholders. SRS L.15/16 Wrexham – Bidston March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 29

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Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route NW3007: Wrexham Central to Bidston West Junction description Section start Wrexham Central Section end Bidston West Junction Route availability 5, 7, 8 5, 7, 8 10 Gauge W6, W8 W6, W8 W6, W8 Signals One Train Working, Absolute One Train Working, Absolute Block, Track Circuit ERTMS Block, Track Circuit Block Block Speed Predominant linespeed between Improve linespeeds where practical and value for Improve linespeeds up to 75mph where practical See Sectional Appendix 40mph and 50mph money and value for money for detailed speed profiles Electrification None None None

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Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Wrexham Central to Bidston: 1 hour Wrexham Central to Bidston: 1 hour Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock No. of trains per hour 1 local train in each direction 1 local train in each direction Possible changes to service frequency in line with industry aspirations and franchise requirements SRS L.15/16 Wrexham – Bidston March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 31

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Route section Wrexham General to Dee Marsh Daily paths in 7 paths per day one direction (as As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route Table 4.0 Type Current No. of level crossings 2019 No. of level crossings 2043 No. of level crossings

Supervised: 0 As determined by level crossing policy Automatic: 0 User: 22 * Figures include both private and public crossings. SRS L.15/16 Wrexham – Bidston March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 32

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019)* Table 5.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Access for all Improved access at Shotton station WDB2 2015/16 Improved passenger DfT & WG In development CNH3 access Hawarden viaduct Structures renewal WDB2 2013-2015 Renewed structure HLOS In development

* In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table includes other Network Rail funded schemes, renewals and third party schemes where applicable. ** The precise timing and scope of renewals will remain subject to review to enable us to meet our overall obligations as efficiently as possible, consistent with the reasonable requirements of operators and other stakeholders. SRS L.17 Newport – Ebbw Vale March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 33

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6WUDWHJLF5RXWH6HFWLRQ/ %-5 6WUDWHJLF5RXWH/ :9 6:0 / / 5DLO1HW&$0ZRUN ( 1: The branch line is controlled from the signal box at Park Junction, at *$ 1: * 0DMRU.H\6WDWLRQV 1 1/ * 6WDWLRQV &$ / (8 % 5 the southern end of the valley. As well as the Cardiff Curve, which is &RDVW double track and joins the GWML at Ebbw Junction, and is used by the regular Cardiff to Ebbw Vale passenger services, another curve links Park Junction with Gaer Junction (closer to Newport station) and is currently used by freight from east of Newport destined for Machen, at the end of another (freight-only) branch leading off from Park Junction through Bassaleg. Following Newport Area Signalling Renewal (NASR) the curve between Park Junction and Gaer Junction has been upgraded to passenger train status, in anticipation of future additional train services to link Ebbw Vale directly with Newport. Welsh Government is funding enhancement of this route to provide additional network capacity which will enable a higher frequency of service to operate between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town. During CP5 this enhanced network capability will also provide the ability to operate services between Ebbw Vale Town and Newport. SRS L.17 Newport – Ebbw Vale March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 34

Route capability overview 3Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW770: Ebbw Vale Parkway to Gaer Junction description Section start Ebbw Vale Parkway Section end Gaer Junction Route availability 5, 8 5, 8 7 Gauge W9 W10 (VLE) W10 (VLE) Signals One Train Working, Track Circuit Track Circuit Block ERTMS Block Speed Predominant linespeed between Improve linespeeds where practical and value for Improve linespeeds where practical and value for See Sectional Appendix 30mph and 50mph money money for detailed speed profiles Electrification None 25kV OHL before December 2019 25kV OHL

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Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Parkway: 57 minutes Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Parkway: 57 minutes Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock No. of trains per hour 1 local service between Cardiff and Ebbw Vale - 1 local service between Cardiff and Ebbw Vale Possible changes to service frequency in line with Parkway Town industry aspirations and franchise requirements (Terminus will be Ebbw Vale Town when it opens later in 2015) - 1 local service between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town SRS L.17 Newport – Ebbw Vale March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 35

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Route section Park Junction to Gaer Junction Daily paths in 1 path per day one direction (as As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route Table 4.0 Type Current No. of level crossings 2019 No. of level crossings 2043 No. of level crossings

Supervised: 1 As determined by level crossing policy Automatic: 0 User: 5 * Figures include both private and public crossings. SRS L.17 Newport – Ebbw Vale March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 36

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019)* Table 5.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status date Ebbw Vale Town extension Extension of branch line northwards WVL 2015 Track and additional Welsh In development beyond present terminus station Government Branch capacity upgrade Line capacity increases including WVL 2016/17 Track, capability to Welsh In development doubling track from Crosskeys to accept doubled branch Government Aberbeeg, with second platforms at frequencies Llanhilleth and Newbridge. Valley Lines Electrification Electrification of the route enabling WVL Before December Introduction of electric Welsh In development running of electric train services 2019 trains replacing diesel Government Valley Lines Electrification Structural modifications WVL Before December Modification of structural Welsh In development 2019 assets to accommodate Government electrification Recontrol to the Wales ROC Signalling recontrol to the Wales ROC WVL 2016/2017 Signalling recontrol HLOS In development

* In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table includes other Network Rail funded schemes, renewals and third party schemes where applicable. ** The precise timing and scope of renewals will remain subject to review to enable us to meet our overall obligations as efficiently as possible, consistent with the reasonable requirements of operators and other stakeholders. SRS L.18 South Wales Valleys March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 37

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, 37 3RQW\SULGG * $ ' :9 0 7UHIIRUHVW %-5 / in South East Wales , in 2005, adding to the established routes and Cardiff Queen Street during the peak. : $EHU * &DHUSKLOO\ ( *$ $ 29 * * * 1 ( 7UHIIRUHVW(VWDWH / 8 ( / % south of Cardiff to Barry Island, to Penarth and Cardiff Bay. As well : 1/ *$ The principal category of freight traffic on the South Wales Valleys 3 7\*ODV 5 32 %$ %LUFKJURYH * 5 * /LVYDQHDQG7KRUQKLOO as the widening of the reach of this network, where all trains cross / 7DIIV:HOO /7 5KLZELQD < :KLWFKXUFK * /ODQLVKHQ 0 route is opencast coal destined for Aberthaw Power Station, (/ &RU\WRQ 6: *** ** the city centre of Cardiff and serve both Cardiff Central and Cardiff * * +HDWK+LJK/HYHO * 5DG\U +HDWK/RZ/HYHO situated on the west of Barry. Some of this /ODQGDI * %ULGJHQG &$5 )2 * &$ Queen Street, it has received considerable further investment to 5 'DQHVFRXUW & * 0 )DLUZDWHU 52 originates at opencast sites connected to the South Wales Valleys * &DWKD\V * 5$' * &DUGLII4XHHQ6WUHHW increase capability such that most of the major towns served enjoy :DXQJURQ3DUN * * 1LQLDQ3DUN &DUGLII&HQWUDO route by two freight only lines, one beyond Aberdare to Hirwaun/ * *&DUGLII%D\ *UDQJHWRZQ $ two trains per hour, rising to four in the inner area. 52 Tower Colliery, the other from Ystrad Mynach (in the Rhymney (DVWEURRN * &RJDQ 'LQDV3RZ\V * * 'LQJOH5RDG /HJHQG * * 3HQDUWK Commuter traffic to Cardiff continues to grow steadily and many Valley) to Cwmbargoed. A connection at Cadoxton to the Barry 6WUDWHJLF5RXWH6HFWLRQ/ < &DGR[WRQ %5 6WUDWHJLF5RXWH/ * %DUU\'RFNV * 5DLO1HWZRUN stations have had six-car platform length enhancement in Docks complex handles intermodal movements and chemicals /ODQWZLW0DMRU 92* %DUU\ * $3 * 0DMRU.H\6WDWLRQV * 6 * * * 6WDWLRQV %DUU\,VODQG anticipation of continued growth. This capability applies over the traffic. At the western end of the Vale of Glamorgan section a &RDVW 5KRRVH &DUGLII,QWHUQDWLRQDO$LUSRUW section of route between Rhymney and Penarth, and on the Taff further connection diverges to the major Ford factory complex at Vale main line between Cardiff and Treherbert. Elsewhere stations Bridgend (Fords Junction) for automotive traffic. have four car capability, except at the City Line stations (Waungron Park, Fairwater and Danescourt) and Ty Glas on the Coryton branch, where two-car capability applies. Very short platforms exist at Gilfach Fargoed where special arrangements apply. Although around two-thirds of the South Wales Valleys route is double track, its operation is characterised by the end of each line being single track, with a passing loop (at Ystrad Rhondda, between Porth and Treherbert in the Rhondda valley, at Mountain Ash between Abercynon and Aberdare in the Cynon valley, and at Merthyr Vale between Abercynon and Merthyr Tydfil in the Taff Vale), which permit half hourly service frequencies. To the south of Cardiff, the branches to Cardiff Bay (from Cardiff Queen Street South Junction), to Penarth (from Cogan Junction) and from Barry to Barry Island, are all single track. The longer single track section between Bargoed and Rhymney currently restricts frequencies to hourly, however a passing loop will be built at Tir Phil during Control Period 5 to enable half hourly frequency to Rhymney. In addition the new station at Energlyn and SRS L.18 South Wales Valleys March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 38

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW810: Rhymney to Queen Street North Junction description GW828: Coryton to Heath Junction GW830: Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island (via Cardiff Queen Street) GW834: Hirwaun to Abercynon GW835: Treherbert to Pontypridd Junction GW839: Queen Street South Junction to Cardiff Bay GW840: Radyr Junction to Cardiff Radyr Branch Junction (via City Lines) GW860: Penarth Curve North to South GW864: Cogan Junction to Penarth GW870: Barry to Bridgend Barry Junction (Vale of Glamorgan Line) Section start See above Section end See above Route availability All RA6, except RA8 between All RA6, except RA8 between Radyr and Barry/ All RA6, except RA8 between Radyr and Barry/ Radyr and Barry/Bridgend via the Bridgend via the City Line Bridgend via the City Line City Line Gauge W6, W8 W10 (VLE) W10 (VLE) Signals No Signaller Token, Track Circuit Track Circuit Block ERTMS Block, One Train Working, Absolute Block Speed Predominant linespeed 45mph Predominant linespeed 45mph Improve linespeeds where practical and value for See Sectional Appendix to 75mph to 75mph money for detailed speed profiles Electrification None 25kV OLE 25kV OLE SRS L.18 South Wales Valleys March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 39

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Queen Street typically 54 minutes (outer) Improve journey times where practical and value for money Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock Barry Town to Cardiff Central 13 minutes (inner) No. of trains per hour 4 tph to Bargoed (1 extended to Rhymney) As current plus additional services: Possible changes to service frequency in line with industry 2 tph to Aberdare aspirations and franchise requirements 2 tph to Merthyr Tydfil 1 tph to Rhymney (extension of existing Bargoed service) 2 tph to Treherbert 2 tph to Caerphilly 4 tph to Penarth 1 tph to Barry Island 3 tph to Barry Island 1 tph to Bridgend (via VOG) 1 tph to Bridgend (via VOG) 2 tph to Pontypridd (via City Line) 2 tph to Coryton 2 tph to Pontypridd (via Cathays) 2 tph to Radyr (via City Line)

This provides for 12 tph between Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen This provides for 16 tph between Cardiff Central and Cardiff Street in each direction Queen Street in each direction in the peak. SRS L.18 South Wales Valleys March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 40

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Route section Passing through Cardiff Queen Street ortraversing the City Line Daily paths in 12 paths per day one direction (as As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route Table 4.0 Type Current No. of level crossings 2019 No. of level crossings 2043 No. of level crossings

Supervised: 1 As determined by level crossing policy Automatic: 0 User: 32 * Figures include both private and public crossings. SRS L.18 South Wales Valleys March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 41

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019)* Table 5.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date WSIP Improved facilities at Pontypridd, Ystrad Mynach CAM 2014/15 Improved passenger facilities WG In development CAR Access for all Improved access at Ystrad Mynach, Radyr, CAM, CAR, BRY 2014/15 Improved passenger access DfT & RCTs In delivery Llandaff

Taffs Well, Trefforest, Barry, Cathays 2015-2017 DfT & WG In development Renewal of Barry Island Structures renewal BRY 2015/16 Asset renewal HLOS In development Viaduct CASR Resignalling CAR, CEJ, BRY, 2011 – 2016 Signalbox closures and HLOS In delivery phase PTH, RAD, VOG consolidation into Cardiff Signalling Centre CASR enhancements •Fourth through platform, plus dedicated bay CEJ, RAD, CAR, 2011 – 2016 Additional capacity HLOS In delivery phase platform at Cardiff Queen Street BRY, CAM, CAR • Extra through platform at Cardiff Central • Redouble Trefforest Curve (City Line), and improved headways • Extra bay platform at Caerphilly • Extra bay platform at Barry • Extra bay platform at Pontypridd • Tir Phil passing loop to enable 2 tph between Bargoed and Rhymney Renewal of CEJ Ramp Structures renewal CEJ 2016/17 Asset renewal HLOS In development between Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street Signalling recontrol Signalling recontrol to the Wales ROC CAM 2017/18 Recontrol of Abercynon and Radyr HLOS In development Signalling to the Wales ROC WSIP Passenger facility improvement at Cardiff SWM2 2017-19 Improved passenger facilities DfT & WG In development Central VLE Structural modifications CAR, CAM, THT By December 2019 Modification of structural assets to WG In development ABD, CEJ, BRY accommodate PTH, VOG, RAD electrification BSW, SWM2 VLE Electrification of Valley Lines See above By December 2019 Introduction of electric trains WG In development replacing diesel Access for All Improved access at Cadoxton and Pengam TBC Improved passenger access WG In development

* In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table includes other Network Rail funded schemes, renewals and third party schemes where applicable. ** The precise timing and scope of renewals will remain subject to review to enable us to meet our overall obligations as efficiently as possible, consistent with the reasonable requirements of operators and other stakeholders. SRS L.19 Bridgend – Maesteg March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 42

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: 2* *$ 05 0 * - 7RQGX and each station has a single platform face. The first two at Wildmill

1/3 29 ( 325 and Sarn are located on the lower section of the branch below * 6DUQ

%$ Tondu, where the freight line from Margam (and ultimately Port / Talbot Docks) joins. After Tondu station the remaining three 6:0

/HJHQG stations are in the upper part of the Lynfi valley, at Garth, Maesteg * :LOGPLOO 6WUDWHJLF5RXWH6HFWLRQ/ 6WUDWHJLF5RXWH/ (Ewenny Road), and Maesteg. 5DLO1HWZRUN * 0DMRU.H\6WDWLRQV * 6WDWLRQV * %ULGJHQG 92 &RDVW * The valley is populated relatively densely and train loadings have been such as to warrant platform lengthening on the branch to permit future four-car operations when two-car sets are insufficient, in a similar manner to the core South Wales Valleys network radiating from Cardiff Queen Street. The length of the branch and the number of stops, give high capacity utilisation as there is no intermediate passenger train passing place for the hourly service. There is no regular freight traffic on this section of route but (together with the freight-only line between Tondu and Margam) diversions between Margam and Bridgend (i.e. via Tondu) are possible should the GWML (i.e. via Stormy) ever need to be completely shut between those two points. A goods loop retained at Tondu facilitates train reversal when this pattern of operation is in place. In Control Period 5 a new passing loop will be provided near Tondu, funded by the Welsh Government to enable a half hourly service. In addition to this the route will be electrified as part of Valley Lines Electrification. SRS L.19 Bridgend – Maesteg March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 43

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW874: Bridgend (Llynfi Junction) to Maesteg description Section start Llynfi Junction Section end Maesteg Route availability 6 6 6 Gauge W6, W8 W10 (VLE) W10 (VLE) Signals No Signaller Token, Track Circuit Track Circuit Block ERTMS Block Speed Predominant linespeed 50mph Predominant linespeed 50mph Improve linespeeds where practical and value for See Sectional Appendix money for detailed speed profiles Electrification None 25kv OLE by December 2019 25kv OLE

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Bridgend to Maesteg: 25 minutes Bridgend to Maesteg: 25 minutes Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock No. of trains per hour 1 regional urban between Cardiff and 1 regional urban between Cardiff and Maesteg Possible changes to service frequency Maesteg in line with industry aspirations and 1 regional urban between Bridgend and Maesteg - franchise requirements Welsh Government commitment in National Transport Plan SRS L.19 Bridgend – Maesteg March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 44

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Route section Bridgend to Maesteg Daily paths in None one direction (as (This is a diversionary route not with any As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study per WTT) permanent timetabled services) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route Table 4.0 Type Current No. of level crossings 2019 No. of level crossings 2043 No. of level crossings

Supervised: 0 As determined by level crossing policy Automatic: 0 User: 9 * Figures include both private and public crossings. SRS L.19 Bridgend – Maesteg March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 45

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019)* Table 5.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Maesteg branch capacity New passing loop near Tondu BAL 2017 Enable 2tph (passenger) WG In development upgrade between Bridgend and Maesteg Bridgend to Maesteg Signalling renewal BAL 2017 Renewed signalling and HLOS This will be carried out as part of the Port Talbot In development resignalling signalling of passing loop West Resignalling scheme package VLE Structural modifications BSW, SWM2 2014-2019 Modification of structural WG In development assets to accommodate electrification VLE Electrification of Valley Lines BAL Before December Introduction of electric WG In development 2019 trains replacing diesel * In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table includes other Network Rail funded schemes, renewals and third party schemes where applicable. ** The precise timing and scope of renewals will remain subject to review to enable us to meet our overall obligations as efficiently as possible, consistent with the reasonable requirements of operators and other stakeholders. SRS L.20 – 22 Swansea – Milford March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 46 Haven/Pembroke Dock/Fishguard Harbour Geographic Maps Route specification description route sub-sections remain cleared for operation by IC125 long

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) 13 Swansea) are scheduled to connect. In 2010, a new passenger service to Fishguard was introduced with five return journeys per day to Carmarthen and further east. &5/ In 2011, the station at Fishguard & was reopened with support from the Welsh Government and the South West Wales Integrated Transport Consortium (SWWITCH). All of these three

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Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW900: Pilning to Fishguard Harbour description GW906: Swansea Loop East Junction to Swansea Loop West Junction GW930: Carmarthen Junction to Carmarthen Station GW940: Carmarthen Station to Carmarthen Bridge Junction GW950: Whitland to Pembroke Dock GW960: Clarbeston Road to Milford Haven Section start Landore Junction/Swansea Loop East Junction Section end Milford Haven/Pembroke Dock/Fishguard Harbour Route availability 6, 7, 8 6, 7, 8 6, 7, 8 Gauge W6, W7, W8 W6, W7, W8 W6, W7, W8 Signals Absolute Block, Track Circuit Block, Absolute Block, Track Circuit Block, No Signaller ERTMS No Signaller Token, No Signaller Token, No Signaller Token with Remote Crossing Token with Remote Crossing Loops Loops Speed Predominant linespeed between Predominant linespeed between 50mph and Improve linespeeds where practical and value for See Sectional Appendix 50mph and 75mph 75mph money for detailed speed profiles Electrification None None None SRS L.20 – 22 Swansea – Milford Haven/ March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 48 Pembroke Dock/Fishguard Harbour

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Swansea to Fishguard Harbour: 1 hour 44 mins Swansea to Fishguard Harbour: 1 hour 44 mins Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed Swansea to Pembroke Dock: 2 hours 19 mins Swansea to Pembroke Dock: 2 hours 19 mins improvements and changes in rolling stock Swansea to Milford Haven: 1 hour 53 mins Swansea to Milford Haven: 1 hour 53 mins No. of trains per hour 2 local services a day from Swansea to Fishguard Harbour 2 local services a day from Swansea to Fishguard Harbour Possible changes to service frequency in line with industry 5 local services a day from Carmarthen to Fishguard 5 local services a day from Carmarthen to Fishguard aspirations and franchise requirements 1 regional urban service every two hours between Swansea and 1 regional urban service every two hours between Swansea and Pembroke Dock Pembroke Dock

1 hourly regional urban service between Swansea and 1 hourly regional urban service between Swansea and Carmarthen (every two hours extended to Milford Haven) Carmarthen (every two hours extended to Milford Haven)

4 trains a day from the Heart of Wales Line, with additional peak 4 trains a day from the Heart of Wales Line. services being introduced to enable commuting into Swansea, on a trial period of 3 years from May 2015. SRS L.20 – 22 Swansea – Milford Haven/ March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 49 Pembroke Dock/Fishguard Harbour

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Route section Swansea Loop West Junction to Gulf Oil Branch Junction Daily paths in 1 path per day one direction (as As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route Table 4.0 Type Current No. of level crossings 2019 No. of level crossings 2043 No. of level crossings

Supervised: 6 As determined by level crossing policy Automatic: 8 User: 84 * Figures include both private and public crossings. SRS L.20 – 22 Swansea – Milford Haven/ March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 50 Pembroke Dock/Fishguard Harbour

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019)* Table 5.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Access for all Improved access at Llanelli station SWM2 2016/17 Improved passenger DfT & WG In development access * In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table includes other Network Rail funded schemes, renewals and third party schemes where applicable. ** The precise timing and scope of renewals will remain subject to review to enable us to meet our overall obligations as efficiently as possible, consistent with the reasonable requirements of operators and other stakeholders. SRS L.23 Llandudno – Blaenau March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 51 Ffestiniog

Geographic Map Route specification description Traffic volumes fluctuate and reflect much higher summer seasonal carryings on account of the popularity of the region 6WUDWHJLF5RXWH6HFWLRQ * The route between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog is / /ODQGXGQR generally. There are no freight terminal facilities on either section of

'HJDQZ\ * effectively comprised of two distinct sections. That from * the route currently in use although there is access to a strategic 'DWH -XQH 0DS3URGXFHG%\ $VVHW,QIRUPDWLRQ 0DSSLQJ7H DP (0DLO $VVHW,QIRUPDWLRQ 0DSSLQJ7HDP#1HWZRUN5DLOFRXN /ODQGXGQR-XQFWLRQ Llandudno to Llandudno Junction is double track with relatively * *ODQ&RQZ\ freight site off the branch at Llandudno Junction. 26,QIRUPDWLRQUHSURGXFHGIURPWKH2UGQDQFH6XUYH\0DS ZLWKSHUPLVVLRQRIWKHFRQWUROOHURI+HU0DMHVW\¶V6WDWLRQHU\2IILFH &URZQ&RS\ULJKW/LFHQFH1R frequent train services, either from Manchester Piccadilly, Although operationally disconnected at Blaenau Ffestiniog station, 7DO\&DIQ * Warrington Bank Quay and Chester, or shuttle services between Llandudno and Llandudno Junction to connect with the long the track continues beyond there for a further six miles where it terminates at a siding near Road, adjacent to the * 'ROJDUURJ distance regional and high speed services. There is one intermediate station at Deganwy. There are three platforms at Trawsfynydd nuclear power station, and which is strategically

1RUWK/ODQUZVW * Llandudno such that excursion or special trains can be handled retained for possible future rail traffic in connection with the * /ODQUZVW and stabled, in addition to regular services. A bay platform at decommissioning of the power station. Llandudno Junction usually handles the shuttle journeys from * %HWZV\&RHG Llandudno. 3RQW\3DQW * 'ROZ\GGHODQ 5RPDQ%ULGJH * * The single track section southwards from Llandudno Junction /HJHQG 6WUDWHJLF5RXWH6HFWLRQ/ through North Llanwrst (which has a passing loop) to Blaenau 6WUDWHJLF5RXWH/ 5DLO1HWZRUN * 0DMRU.H\6WDWLRQV Ffestiniog is rural in character and for much of its length on the * 6WDWLRQV * %ODHQDX)IHVWLQLRJ &RDVW northernmost section is extremely vulnerable to flooding from the adjacent River Conwy. The six trains per day service utilises one train, without necessitating the use of the loop at North Llanwrst, but this confers on the branch the ability to accept loco-hauled excursion and charter trains to Blaenau Ffestiniog, at which a run round loop is provided. On the southernmost section the terrain becomes mountainous, with a very long tunnel, and the station at Blaenau Ffestiniog is integrated with an island platform provided for the narrow gauge heritage services of the with which connections (practically year-round) to Porthmadog on the Cambrian Coast line are possible. Most train services between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog run through from Llandudno. SRS L.23 Llandudno – Blaenau Ffestiniog March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 52

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route NW3015: Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog description NW3017: Llandudno Junction to Llandudno Section start Llandudno Section end Blaenau Ffestiniog Route availability 7 7 7 Gauge W6 W6 W6 Signals Electric Token Block, No Signaller Electric Token Block, No Signaller Token, Absolute ERTMS Token, Absolute Block Block Speed Predominant linespeed between Predominant linespeed between 30mph and Improve linespeeds where practical and value for See Sectional Appendix 30mph and 50mph 50mph money for detailed speed profiles Electrification None None None

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junction: 1 hour Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junction: 1 hour 2 Reduce journey time to lowest possible 2 minutes minutes in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock No. of trains per hour 6 local trains per day between Blaenau Ffestiniog 6 local trains per day between Blaenau Ffestiniog Possible changes to service frequency and Llandudno Junction: and Llandudno Junction: in line with industry aspirations and franchise requirements 1 Inter urban and 1 Regional Urban train per hour 1 Inter urban and 1 Regional Urban train per hour between Llandudno and Llandudno Junction between Llandudno and Llandudno Junction SRS L.23 Llandudno – Blaenau Ffestiniog March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 53

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Route section Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Daily paths in None None None one direction (as per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route Table 4.0 Type Current No. of level crossings 2019 No. of level crossings 2043 No. of level crossings

Supervised: 0 As determined by level crossing policy Automatic: 1 User: 33 * Figures include both private and public crossings.

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019)* No schemes currently planned for Control Period 5. SRS L.99 Other Freight Lines March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 54

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* * +HUHIRUG Western Main Line, to the east of Newport, and substantial flows of passenger trains (such as those from Cardiff Central to Maesteg), in )LVKJXDUG+DUERXU steel move in and out of either end of the three mile long site . conjunction with the Trefforest Curve (south of Cardiff Canton) as an alternative to the GWML (which passes to the north of Cardiff Uskmouth to East Usk Junction Canton). The primary freight customer at Uskmouth is the Fifoots power 3DQW\II\QQRQ * * 5K\PQH\ -RKQVWRQ 3RQWORWW\Q 3RQWDUGGXODLV 0HUWK\U7\GILO * station, which receives coal in trainload movements, from a number Tondu to Port Talbot Docks (Ogmore Vale Extension) * * * /ODQJHQQHFK * 0LOIRUG+DYHQ $EHUGDUH * * 6NHZHQ of sources, all of which pass through the small East Usk sidings The principal purpose of the section between Tondu and Margam 0RXQWDLQ$VK * /ODQVDPOHW * * * 1HDWK * +HQJRHG * * &URVVNH\V * %ULWRQ)HUU\ 3HQUKLZFHLEHU * 5LVFD 3RQW\PLVWHU complex along the three-mile long branch. Approximately midway was to provide access to the opencast site at Parc Slip, however this 6ZDQVHD

Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen to Pantyffynnon Herbrandston Junction to Robeston Amoco Sidings This five mile long section serves the Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen colliery This two mile long branch gives access from near Johnston (to the site and links it to the Heart of Wales line. south of Haverfordwest on the Milford Haven line) to the refinery at Robeston . Gulf Oil Branch Junction to Waterston Gulf Oil Refinery This two mile long branch gives access from near Johnston (to the south of Haverfordwest on the Milford Haven line) to the refinery at Waterston . Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW720: Uskmouth to East Usk Junction description Route availability 8 8 8 Gauge W7 W7 W7 Increase gauge as appropriate Signals One Train Working with Staff One Train Working with Staff ERTMS Speed 15mph 15mph 15mph Raise line speed as appropriate See Sectional Appendix for detailed speed profiles Electrification None None None

Current Freight Trains (trains per day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Daily paths in 6 paths per day one direction (as As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route There are no level crossings in this route section. SRS L.99 Other Freight Lines March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 56 Cwmbargoed to Ystrad Mynach South Junction

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW820: Cwmbargoed to Ystrad Mynach South Junction description Route availability 8 8 8 Gauge W6 W6 W6 Increase gauge as appropriate Signals Train Staff and Ticket Train Staff and Ticket ERTMS Speed 20mph 20mph 20mph Raise line speed as appropriate See Sectional Appendix for detailed speed profiles Electrification None None None

Current Freight Trains (trains per day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Daily paths in 6 paths per day one direction (as As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route Table 4.0 Type Current No. of level crossings 2019 No. of level crossings 2043 No. of level crossings

Supervised: 0 As determined by level crossing policy Automatic: 0 User: 2 * Figures include both private and public crossings. SRS L.99 Other Freight Lines March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 57 Tondu to Port Talbot Docks (Ogmore Vale Extension)

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW877: Tondu to Port Talbot Docks (Ogmore Vale Extension) description Route availability 6 6 6 Gauge W8 W8 W8 Increase gauge as appropriate Signals No Signaller Token, Track Circuit No Signaller Token, Track Circuit Block, C2 (Line ERTMS Block, C2 (Line worked under the worked under the control of a Person in Charge) control of a Person in Charge) Speed 20mph 20mph 20mph Raise line speed as appropriate See Sectional Appendix for detailed speed profiles Electrification None None None

Current Freight Trains (trains per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Daily paths in None one direction (as (This is a diversionary route with no As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study per WTT) permanent timetabled services) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route Table 4.0 Type Current No. of level crossings 2019 No. of level crossings 2043 No. of level crossings

Supervised: 0 As determined by level crossing policy Automatic: 1 User: 9 SRS L.99 Other Freight Lines March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 58 Court Sart Junction/Up Flying Loop Junction to Morlais Junction

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW890: Court Sart Junction/Up Flying Loop Junction to Morlais Junction description Route availability 8 8 8 Gauge W6, W8 W6, W8 W6, W8 Increase gauge as appropriate Signals Track Circuit Block Track Circuit Block ERTMS Speed 50mph 50mph 50mph Raise line speed as appropriate See Sectional Appendix for detailed speed profiles Electrification None None None

Current Freight Trains (trains per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Daily paths in 4 paths per day As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study one direction (as per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route There are no level crossings in this route section. Glossary March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 59

Term Meaning ASC Area Signalling Centre ATW Arriva Trains Wales CASR Cardiff Area Signalling Renewal Control Period 4 (CP4) Control Period 4 (2009-2014) Control Period 5 (CP5) The 2014 – 2019 period Control Period 6 (CP6) The 2019 – 2024 period DfT Department for Transport Down line Usually the line away from London ECML East Coast Main Line EK2 East Kent Resignalling phase 2 ELL East London Line ELR Engineers Line Reference, three letter code designating the line of route ERTMS European Rail Traffic Management System Fast line Predominantly used by trains with limited stops on the line FOC Freight Operating Company GRIP Governance for Railway Investment Projects HLOS High Level Output Specification HS1 High Speed 1 – the high speed link between St Pancras International and the channel tunnel HS2 Proposed high speed link between London and Birmingham beyond to Leeds and Manchester IECC Integrated Electronic Control Centre Jn Junction LNW London North Western LTPP Long Term Planning Process Glossary March 2016 Network Rail – Route Specifications: Wales 60

Term Meaning MPH Miles Per Hour NR Network Rail NRDF Network Rail Discretionary Fund NSIP National Stations Improvement Fund ORR Office of Rail Regulation (the regulator for the rail industry in Great Britain) RA Route Availability RCT Rhondda Cynon Taff ROC Rail Operations Centre RUS Route Utilisation Strategy Slow line Predominantly used by trains serving stations on the line SRS Strategic Route Section SWWITCH South West Wales Integrated Transport Consortium TfL Transport for London TPD Trains Per Day TPH Trains Per Hour TOC Train Operating Company TPH Trains Per Hour Up line Usually the line towards London VLE Valley Lines Electrification VT Virgin Trains WCML West Coast Main Line WG Welsh Government WTT Working Timetable Network Rail Limited 1 Eversholt Street London NW1 2DN Tel: 020 7557 8000 www.networkrail.co.uk