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Minutes Document for Devon and Exeter Rail Project Working Party, 15/07/2016 14:00
1 CABINET DEVON AND EXETER RAIL PROJECT WORKING PARTY- 15/07/16 DEVON AND EXETER RAIL PROJECT WORKING PARTY 15 July 2016 Present:- Devon County Council: Councillors Ball, Biederman, Bowden, Eastman, Julian, Mathews, Sellis, Way, Westlake and Younger-Ross Exeter City Council Councillors Sutton, Wardle and Leadbetter East Devon District Council Councillors Bailey and Longhurst Mid Devon District Council Councillor Snow Teignbridge District Councill Councillors Goodey and Prowse Torbay Councill Councillors Doggett and Manning Members attending in accordance with Standing Order 25: Councillor Greenslade Apologies: Councillors Hughes, Squires, Flynn, Deed and Luggar 9 Minutes RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 19 February 2016 be signed as a correct record. 10 Update from Great Western Railway (Councillor Greenslade attended in accordance with Standing Order 25(2) and spoke to this item). Mr L Ward, Regional Development Planning and Programme Manager, gave a presentation which covered: passenger growth performance fleet update speed to the West stations investment depot investment community rail Matters discussed by Members with Mr Ward included: the Tarka line - Barnstaple growth; the need for early train to Exeter St David’s; and increased passenger capacity to be resolved by expansion; 2 CABINET DEVON AND EXETER RAIL PROJECT WORKING PARTY- 15/07/16 the use of Class 143s on the Exeter – Okehampton Sunday Rover service when available; new developments leading to population growth at Exminster and Bideford; lack of -
Solent to the Midlands Multimodal Freight Strategy – Phase 1
OFFICIAL SOLENT TO THE MIDLANDS MULTIMODAL FREIGHT STRATEGY – PHASE 1 JUNE 2021 OFFICIAL TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY .......................................................................................................................................................... 9 2. STRATEGIC AND POLICY CONTEXT ................................................................................................................................................... 11 3. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SOLENT TO THE MIDLANDS ROUTE ........................................................................................................ 28 4. THE ROAD ROUTE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 35 5. THE RAIL ROUTE ............................................................................................................................................................................... 40 6. KEY SECTORS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 50 7. FREIGHT BETWEEN THE SOLENT AND THE MIDLANDS .................................................................................................................... -
Land Off Brook Hill Lane, Dunford Bridge, Barnsley, Sheffield
2019/1013 Applicant: National Grid Description: Planning application for National Grid's Visual Impact Provision (VIP) project involving the following works:1) Construction of a new sealing end compound, including permanent access; 2) Construction of a temporary haul road from Brook Hill Lane including widened bellmouth; 3) Construction of a temporary Trans Pennine Trail Diversion to be used for approximately 12 - 18 months; following construction approximately 410m of said diversion surface would be retained permanently; and 4) Erection of two bridges (one temporary and one permanent) along the Trans Pennine Trail diversion Site Address: Land off Brook Hill Lane, Dunford Bridge, Barnsley, Sheffield Site Description The site stretches from Dunford Bridge in the Peak District National Park to Wogden Foot LWS approximately 1.8km to the east. With the exception of the sealing end compounds at either end, the site is linear and broadly follows the route of the Trans Pennine Trail (TPT). At Dunford Bridge the site extends to the former rail tunnel entrance and includes the existing sealing end compound located behind properties on Don View. Beyond this is the TPT car park and the TPT itself which is a former rail line running from Dunford Bridge to Penistone; now utilised as a bridleway. The site takes in land adjacent the TPT along which a temporary diverted bridleway route is proposed. In addition, Wogden Foot, a Local Wildlife Site (LWS) located 1.8km to the east is included (in part) as the proposed location of a new sealing end compound; construction access to this from Windle Edge also forms part for the application. -
Greening the East Lancashire Line How the Railway Is Greening East Lancashire
Greening the East Lancashire Line How the railway is greening East Lancashire Greening the East Lancashire Line How the railway is greening East Lancashire Greening the East Lancashire Line How the railway is greening East Lancashire Contents Acknowledgements A lot of people have contributed to the production of this DVD. The East Lancashire Line Community Rail Partnership would particularly like to thank 3 Introduction Northern Rail for allowing filming to take place from the train; SBS Architects for the animations and illustrations; Simon Clarke, Brian Haworth, Roy Halliday, 5 Greening the East Lancashire Line – DVD Script H Tootle, LCC, the L&Y Railway Society for the use of their photographs; Nigel Kirby for designing the East Lancashire rail map; Apple Video for the 18 Glossary – those difficult bits explained production of the DVD which once again exceeded expectations and Source Creative for these fantastic pages. We are of course especially indebted to 23 Those questions answered Padiham Green School for allowing their pupils to take part in the DVD and for providing an excellent venue for its Grand Premier. Finally we would like to 24 Resource Centre – Books thank Brian the Bull and promise to look out for him as we travel along the line. Web Links Lastly all good things require funding and this project gratefully acknowledges the financial support received from theCommunity Rail Development Fund 25 Line map – the East Lancashire Rail Network provided by Network Rail, DfT and ACoRP and the SusStations (Sustainable Stations) project which is funded by the European Union’s Interreg IVB programme. 2 Greening the East Lancashire Line How the railway is greening East Lancashire introduction Welcome to our second rail related DVD pack called The key themes covered in the DVD include: ‘Greening the East Lancashire Line’ which introduces the new Accrington Eco Station and features once again Brian science: The DVD covers a number of themes such as materials and how they the Bull. -
Solent Connectivity May 2020
Solent Connectivity May 2020 Continuous Modular Strategic Planning Page | 1 Page | 2 Table of Contents 1.0 Executive Summary .......................................................................................................................................... 6 2.0 The Solent CMSP Study ................................................................................................................................... 10 2.1 Scope and Geography....................................................................................................................... 10 2.2 Fit with wider rail industry strategy ................................................................................................. 11 2.3 Governance and process .................................................................................................................. 12 3.0 Context and Strategic Questions ............................................................................................................ 15 3.1 Strategic Questions .......................................................................................................................... 15 3.2 Economic context ............................................................................................................................. 16 3.3 Travel patterns and changes over time ............................................................................................ 18 3.4 Dual-city region aspirations and city to city connectivity ................................................................ -
Community Rail 2017 2 3
1 Great Western Railway Community Rail 2017 2 3 Contents Foreword Foreword 3 It’s been another great year for our TransWilts Community Rail Partnership 4 Community Rail Partnerships, which The Heart of Wessex Rail Partnership 6 make a vital contribution to the local economy, promoting tourism as well Severnside Community Rail Partnership 8 as being a lifeline for residents, helping Three Rivers Rail Partnership 10 to overcome the very real problems North Downs Line Community Rail Partnership 12 associated with rural isolation. Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership 14 GWR Community Rail Conference 2017 17 Apart from the obvious travel benefits The innovation and investment you all borne out by increasing passenger put into running your partnerships is very Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF) 18 numbers, the partnerships also strengthen humbling and sets an example for us all. ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2017 20 local communities as many different I’m delighted to see the Community Involving Diverse Groups 21 organisations, and individuals of all ages, come together to promote their Rail Partnerships growing in stature and Involving Children and Young People 22 partnerships and keep stations along the recognition, so thank you all once again lines in ‘tip top’ condition. for your hard work. I wish all of you the Best Marketing or Communications Campaign 24 best for the coming year. Most Enhanced Station Buildings and Surroundings 26 In recent years we’ve seen significant passenger growth on our community Innovation in Community Rail 29 rail lines and I’m sure the work we have Small Projects Award – Under £500 30 focused on together has helped us to achieve this. -
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Michaël Tanchum FOKUS | 8/2020 Morocco‘s Africa-to-Europe Commercial Corridor: Gatekeeper of an emerging trans-regional strategic architecture Morocco’s West-Africa-to-Western-Europe framework of this emerging trans-regional emerging West-Africa-to-Western-Europe commercial transportation corridor is commercial architecture for years to come. commercial corridor. The November 15, redefining the geopolitical parameters of 2018 inauguration of the first segment of the global scramble for Africa and, with Morocco’s Construction of an Africa-to- the landmark high-speed line was presi- it, the strategic architecture of the Medi- Europe Corridor ded over by King Mohammed VI himself, in terranean basin. By massively expanding conjunction with French President Emma- the port capacity on its Mediterranean Situated in the northwest corner of Africa, nuel Macron.2 Seven years in construction, coast, Morocco has surpassed Spain and is fronting the Atlantic Ocean on its western the $2.3 billion line was built as a joint poised to become the dominant maritime coast and the Mediterranean Sea on its venture between France’s national railway hub in the western Mediterranean. Having northern coast, the Kingdom of Morocco company Société Nationale des Chemins constructed Africa’s first high-speed rail line, historically has been a geographical pivot de Fer Français (SNCF) and its Moroccan Morocco’s extension of the line to the Mau- for interchange between Europe, Africa, state counterpart Office National des Che- ritanian border, will transform Morocco into and the Middle East. In recent years, the mins de Fer (ONCF). Outfitted with Avelia the preeminent connectivity node in the semi-constitutional monarchy has adroitly Euroduplex high-speed trains produced nexus of commercial routes that connect combined the soft power resources of by French manufacturer Alstom, the initial West Africa to Europe and the Middle East. -
Members and Parish/Neighbourhood Councils RAIL UPDATE
ITEM 1 TRANSPORT COMMITTEE NEWS 07 MARCH 2000 This report may be of interest to: All Members and Parish/Neighbourhood Councils RAIL UPDATE Accountable Officer: John Inman Author: Stephen Mortimer 1. Purpose 1.1 To advise the Committee of developments relating to Milton Keynes’ rail services. 2. Summary 2.1 West Coast Main Line Modernisation and Upgrade is now in the active planning stage. It will result in faster and more frequent train services between Milton Keynes Central and London, and between Milton Keynes Central and points north. Bletchley and Wolverton will also have improved services to London. 2.2 Funding for East-West Rail is now being sought from the Shadow Strategic Rail Authority (SSRA) for the western end of the line (Oxford-Bedford). Though the SSRA have permitted a bid only for a 60 m.p.h. single-track railway, excluding the Aylesbury branch and upgrade of the Marston Vale (Bedford-Bletchley) line, other Railtrack investment and possible developer contributions (yet to be investigated) may allow these elements to be included, as well as perhaps a 90 m.p.h. double- track railway. As this part of East-West Rail already exists, no form of planning permission is required; however, Transport and Works Act procedures are to be started to build the missing parts of the eastern end of the line. 2.3 New trains were introduced on the Marston Vale line, Autumn 1999. A study of the passenger accessibility of Marston Vale stations identified various desirable improvements, for which a contribution of £10,000 is required from this Council. -
GENERAL INFORMATION This Timetable Shows The
GENERAL INFORMATION NOTES AND SYMBOLS This timetable shows the full service between Exeter and Exmouth — The Bold Denotes a through service x Service stops on Avocet Line — and the full service between Exeter St Davids and Exeter Central. Light Denotes a connecting service request. Passengers Pink Operates on certain days only wishing to alight must TH E E LIN Printed information correct at time of going to press (March 2013). Rail GW Service operated by First Great Western inform the conductor. AVOCET Improvement work may affect the services shown in this timetable and train T Interchange with the London Underground Passengers wishing to services are also often amended on Bank Holidays. To check travel details and t Minimum connection time where board must give an appropriate hand for the most up-to-date timetable information visit different from the standard 5 minutes signal to the driver www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/printtimetable or use our smart phone app. a Arrival time y 6 minutes later until 19 October c Applies from 8 July until 30 August aa 5 minutes later until 7 September National Rail Conditions of Carriage d Departure time ab Runs from 26 May until 15 September For further information on tickets and travelling on the national rail network e 16 minutes earlier from 2 September ac Fridays Only please refer to the National Rail Conditions of Carriage, a copy of which is f 9 minutes earlier on Fridays A Runs from 26 May until 15 September available on our website at www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk or at staffed stations. -
DEFENDING OUR LINES - Safeguarding Railways for Reopening
DEFENDING OUR LINES - safeguarding railways for reopening A report by Smart Growth UK April 2020 http://www.smartgrowthuk.org 1 Contents __________________________________________________________________________________ Foreword by Paul Tetlaw 4 Executive summary 6 1. Introduction 8 2. Rail closures 9 3. Reopening and reinstatement 12 4. Obstacles to reinstatement of closed lines 16 5. Safeguarding alignments 19 6. Reopening and the planning system 21 7. Reopening of freight-only or mothballed lines 24 8. Reinstatement of demolished lines 29 9. New railways 38 10. Conclusions 39 Appendix 1 41 2 Smart Growth UK __________________________________________________________________________ Smart Growth UK is an informal coalition of organisations and individuals who want to promote the Smart Growth approach to planning, transportation and communities. Smart Growth is an international movement dedicated to more sustainable approaches to these issues. In the UK it is based around a set of principles agreed by the organisations that support the Smart Growth UK coalition in 2013:- Urban areas work best when they are compact, with densities appropriate to local circumstances but generally significantly higher than low-density suburbia and avoiding high-rise. In addition to higher density, layouts are needed that prioritize walking, cycling and public transport so that they become the norm. We need to reduce our dependence on private motor vehicles by improving public transport, rail-based where possible, and concentrating development in urban areas. We should protect the countryside, farmland, natural beauty, open space, soil and biodiversity, avoiding urban sprawl and out-of-town development. We should protect and promote local distinctiveness and character and our heritage, respecting and making best use of historic buildings, street forms and settlement patterns. -
Agenda Item 7C
Agenda Item 7c Case Number 19/00054/FUL Application Type Full Planning Application Proposal Erection of 430 dwellings with associated infrastructure including means of access, all-purpose bridge, drainage, open space and landscaping works Location Land East Of The River Don And To The South West Of Station Road Deepcar Sheffield S36 2SQ Date Received 02/01/2019 Team West and North Applicant/Agent Bloor Homes LTD Recommendation Grant Conditionally Subject to Legal Agreement Time limit for Commencement of Development 1. The development shall be begun not later than the expiration of three years from the date of this decision. Reason: In order to comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Act. Approved/Refused Plan(s) 2. The development must be carried out in complete accordance with the following approved documents: TO BE PROVIDED IN SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT Reason: In order to define the permission. Pre Commencement Condition(s) – (‘true conditions precedent’ – see notes for definition) 3. No development shall commence until supplementary intrusive site investigations and risk assessment in respect of contaminant impact to groundwater on the access land (west of the river) and surface waters has been carried out and a Page 33 Phase II be the subject of a Phase II Intrusive Site Investigation Report has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Report shall be prepared in accordance with Contaminated Land Report CLR 11 (Environment Agency 2004). Reason: In order to ensure that any contamination of the land is properly dealt with and the site is safe for the development to proceed, it is essential that this condition is complied with before the development is commenced. -
Agenda Item 8: West Coast Main Line Released Capacity
East West Rail Consortium 13th March 2019 Agenda Item 8: West Coast Main Line Released Capacity Recommendation: It is recommended that the meeting: a) Note the update on the West Coast Main Line Released Capacity study b) Endorse the strategic issues identified in paragraph 2.6 that have been identified by England’s Economic Heartland as needing to be considered by the study c) Note that England’s Economic Heartland has established a working group of representative interests, working on a ‘task and finish’ basis to support the EEH Business Unit d) Note the update on the Old Oak Common: Future Chiltern Capacity 1. Context 1.1. The East West Rail Consortium has previously identified the strategic importance of developing rail services along the Northampton – Milton Keynes – Aylesbury – High Wycombe – Old Oak Common axis. 1.2. The opportunity to realise this occurs through a combination of the opening of East West Rail and the opening of the first stage of HS2. 1.3. The Chiltern and East West Rail Route Strategy was published by Network Rail in 2017 and identified the potential and need to develop this north- south axis, partly in response to limitations elsewhere on the network and partly in response to the potential for further passenger growth as a result of planned growth set out in locally. 1.4. Realising the potential to develop services on this north-south axis has been a long-standing strategic priority for England’s Economic Heartland and was included within the submission to the 2018 Budget. 1.5. Over and above the on-going work being taken forward by the East West Rail Company to deliver East West Rail, there are two pieces of work underway that are pertinent to realising the opportunity to deliver services on the north-south axis: London North West South CMSP – Released Capacity WCML South Old Oak Common Station: Future Chiltern Capacity 2.