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SRS K.03: Plymouth – 73 SRS K.04: Salisbury – Bathampton / Thingley 77 SRS K.06: Exeter – Junction 82 SRS K.07: Line 85 SRS K.08: Barnstaple Branch 89 SRS K.09: St Ives Branch 92 SRS K.10: Branch 95 SRS K.11: Exmouth Branch 98 SRS K.12: Branch 101 SRS K.13: Line 103 SRS K.14: Gunnislake Branch 107 SRS K.15: (via Bath Spa) – Bristol Temple Meads 111 SRS K.16: Bristol – Birmingham Line 116 SRS K.17: Weston-super-Mare Loop 120 SRS K.18: Severn Beach Branch 124 SRS K.98: Freight Trunk Routes 128 SRS K.99: Other Freight Lines 133 SRS K.01 September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 64 Bristol Temple Meads– Exeter St Davids Route specification description The single line of the ‘Barnstaple branch’ to Barnstaple and Meldon Geographic Map Quarry is accessed from the main line at Cowley Bridge Junction Bristol Temple Meads station is the south west’s gateway for the and is covered by a separate SRS, detailed under K.08. , Gloucester, Cheltenham and the Cotswolds, the Midlands and the North. Exeter St Davids station has two main through lines which divide into six main line platforms (Platforms 3, 3a, 4, 5, 6 and 6a), with the Bristol Temple Meads station has 14 platforms, 13 of which are in Stapleton Road Down main leading into the Up and Down relief lines at the station. use with Platform 2 (a west-facing bay platform) currently not Lawrence Hill BATH The Up relief is home to Platforms 3, 3a and 4 which are the centre SPA operational. Several of the platforms can be shared by trains due to island platforms with their other platform face on the Down main. BRISTOL TEMPLE MEADS their length. Platforms 13 and 15 are mainly used by long-distance, Bedminster The Down relief feeds Platforms 1, 1a and 2. Both relief lines Parson Street high-speed services to/from Paddington, Platforms 5 and 6 continue via Exeter Central to Pinhoe, becoming the Up and Down Dock are used by other long-distance services, and the remainder of the Waterloo lines from Exeter St Davids Junction and providing the platforms are used by local suburban services. route to London Waterloo via and Axminster. Yatton The expansive station area is accessed via a five approach There is a train care depot at Bristol St Philips Marsh to the west of Worle which brings together the main line route from the east, and the Bristol Temple Meads, connecting from the main line at Bristol West Weston Milton north from Bristol Parkway, at Bristol East Junction. The approach Junction and North Junction. This depot is used by Great WESTON-SUPER-MARE widens to eight lines through the station area as far as the Bristol Western Railway (GWR) for their diesel High Speed Trains, with West Gantry, where the lines form a four track section to Marsh Junction Depot for their local Diesel Multiple Units (DMU). Bedminster, and then a three track section, with the Up relief line continuing into the Bristol South Liberty Lane freight terminal. The stabling of trains as Exeter is handled at two locations. The From this point the route consists of two main line tracks (Up and site to the west of the station is predominately used by GWR to Highbridge & Burnham Down main lines) to Cowley Bridge Junction, on the approach to the maintain their fleet of trains for the and Services. station area at Exeter St Davids. The exception to this is the four The depot is currently being upgraded to accommodate the track section at Taunton East Junction where Up and Down relief cascaded rolling stock from the Bristol area. It will include fuelling, light maintenance, carriage washing and new driver Bridgwater lines exist through Taunton station area, serving the six platforms available, and the Up and Down passenger loops at Tiverton. accommodation. To the east of the station are stabling facilities Further loops are located at Yatton (Up and Down passenger loops) used predominately by South Western Railway to lay over and Highbridge and Burnham (a bi-directional goods loop). between services, there are no servicing facilities at this location , with this being done at Salisbury. Weston-super-Mare is accessed from the main line junction at To Barnstaple TAUNTON Worle by the single line ‘Weston’ loop serving Weston-super-Mare A freight terminal at Portbu ry Dock connects by a branch line to the Tiverton Parkway and Weston Milton, and reconnecting back into the main line at route section just west of Bristol, joining the main line railway at Uphill Junction – this is covered by a separate Strategic Route Parson Street Junction. Other freight yards include Exeter Riverside EXETER ST DAVIDS Section (SRS), detailed under K.17. which joins the main line at Cowley Bridge Junction, the freight sidings at Bridgwater, and Taunton Fairwater Yard which is a base To London Waterloo The Up and Down Bristol lines converge at Cogload Junction with for the High Output Ballast Cleaner. the double track Athelney lines from Castle Cary. Norton Fitzwarren Junction leads from the main line onto the private, single track line of the , which is used for heritage services. SRS K.01 Bristol Temple Meads – Exeter St Davids September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 65

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW105: Uffington to Fordgate via Box description GW108: Fordgate to Penzance. Section start Bristol Temple Meads station. Section end Exeter St Davids station. Route availability RA8 RA8 RA8 Gauge W8 W8 W8 Signals TCB TCB ERTMS Speed Predominant linespeed from 80mph to Predominant linespeed from 80mph to Incremental linespeed improvements where See Sectional Appendix 110mph. 110mph. possible in line with infrastructure for detailed speed characteristics and capability of rolling profiles stock. Electrification None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification. Review connections to freight terminals. For longer term strategy - see Electrification RUS.

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day)

Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Bristol Temple Meads – Exeter St Davids. Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line The optimal journey time between Plymouth and Bristol is with linespeed improvements and changes in with linespeed improvements and changes in under 2 hours. LDHS services between 55 minutes and 1 hour rolling stock. rolling stock. 11 minutes depending on calling pattern. Journey time reduction in line with the Western Local stopping service between 1 hour 27 route Journey Time Improvement Programme minutes and 1 hour 44 minutes depending on and proposed scheme for linespeed calling pattern. improvements between Bristol and Bridgwater. No. of trains per hour 3 tph: 3tph: 3tph: Note as part of the summer timetable, irregular Manchester to Bristol Temple Meads services are extended to Paignton / • 1 LDHS (or occasionally 2 tph interurban) • 1 LDHS (or occasionally 2 tph interurban • 1 LDHS (or occasionally 2 tph interurban Newquay for holiday traffic. bi-mode) bi-mode) • 1 LDHS (off-peak) The 2043 scenario is based on the indicative train service 1 LDHS (off-peak) 1 LDHS • 1 Local stopping service . • • specification interpreted for the Western Route Study (August • 1 Local stopping service . • 1 Local stopping service. 2015). SRS K.01 Bristol Temple Meads – Exeter St Davids September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 66

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Route section Bristol West Junction. Daily paths in 23* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013). 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: 5 As determined by policy. Automatic: 3 User: 10 SRS K.01 Bristol Temple Meads – Exeter St Davids September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 67

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019) *

Table 5.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output Change Funder Notes Status Date Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock MLN1 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, journey DfT HLOS (2012) In delivery times and passenger experience Infrastructure interventions where applicable Bristol Temple Meads station Station reconfiguration to improve MLN1 2018 Improved capacity for DfT HLOS (2012) In development capacity improvements passenger flow – additional gatelines passengers and trains

Structures renewals** Phase two of structures renewals at MLN1 2016 - 2018 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Whiteball Tunnel renewals Geo-environmental resilience Resilience interventions at Cowley MLN1 2015 – 2018 Improved resilience DfT Part of the Western Route Flood Resilience Programme In delivery Bridge Junction, Hele & Bradninch and Flax Bourton Exeter Depot Expansion of existing train maintenance MLN1 2017 – 2019 Increased rolling stock Third Party Forms part of GWR’s Depot and Stabling Strategy In delivery depot or creation of a new depot, to stabling allow for rolling stock cascade to be suitably stabled and maintained * 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 K.01 Bristol Temple Meads – Exeter St Davids September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 68

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 6 (2019 – 2024) * Table 4.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date MetroWest Phases 1 Route upgrade for passenger services POD 2020 -2022 Improved connectivity for Third Party Subject to Third Party funding. In development and 2 with additional stations Line cross-Bristol services

Bristol Temple Meads A new interchange facility is identified MLN1 TBC New station facility, Third Party Subject to funding Masterplan study completed which In development Gateway in addition to an eastern entrance to improved passenger provides aspirational vision of the area link with the proposed Arena site and experience and interchange former Post Office,

Bristol Temple Meads station Re-instatement of platforms in the MLN1 TBC Improved capacity for DfT HLOS (2012) In development and platform capacity Midland Shed and associated station passengers and trains capacity requirements

GWML electrification Electrification of GWML to Bristol and MLN1 TBC Introduction of electric DfT HLOS (2012) On hold station area trains replacing diesel Bristol Suburban platform Extension of platforms at Bedminster, MLN1 CP6 Improved capacity, DfT In development extensions Parson Street and Worle to allow for 5 journey times and car DMU operation following the passenger experience cascade

Taunton station masterplan Masterplan study reviewing potential MLN1 2019 - 2023 Improved passenger Third Party Subject to funding In development development of Taunton station area experience and interchange GWR leading development and wider surrounds

Earthworks renewals** Embankment regrade works at MLN1 2019-2020 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Bridgwater renewals

Building renewals** Refurbishment of the Barrel Roof at MLN1 2019 - 2022 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Temple Meads renewals

Track renewals** High output reballasting at Bridgwater MLN1 2019-2020 Renewed asset Network Rail In development renewals Track renewals** Plain line track renewals at Tiverton MLN1 2019-2020 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Parkway renewals E&P renewals** Renewal of principal electrical supply MLN1 2020-2021 Renewed asset Network Rail In development point at Taunton renewals E&P renewals** Signalling power cable route section MLN1 2020-2021 Renewed asset Network Rail In development renewal between Bristol and Exeter renewals E&P renewals** High voltage switchgear renewal at MLN1 2021-2022 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Bristol Temple Meads renewals Track renewals** High output reballasting at Wellington MLN1 2021-2022 Renewed asset Network Rail In development renewals SRS K.01 Bristol Temple Meads – Exeter St Davids September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 69 Track renewals** High output track renewals at Huntspill MLN1 2021-2022, 2023- Renewed asset Network Rail In development 2024 renewals Earthworks renewals** Cutting soil nailing at Long Ashton MLN1 2022-2023 Renewed asset Network Rail In development renewals Track renewals** Plain line track renewals at Worle MLN1 2023-2024 Renewed asset Network Rail In development 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 K.02 September 2018 kNetwor Rail –Route Specifications: Western 69 Exeter St Davids – Plymouth Route specification description platforms. Several of the platforms can be shared by trains due to Geographic Map their length. A number of through lines exist between the platforms. This SRS accommodates a mixture of long-distance, high-speed Platforms 5 and 6 are mainly used by long-distance, high-speed services from Plymouth/Penzance through to Bristol and on to services, with the remaining platforms used by local trains. London, the Midlands, the North and Scotland, with local stopping Devon County Council has promoted a new station at Marsh services serving both commuter markets and leisure/holiday needs. Barton, between Exeter St Thomas and , to serve the Tiverton Parkway Exeter St Davids station is the main station for Exeter and the growth in businesses on the industrial estate of the same name. Newton St Cyres gateway to Devon and Cornwall. There are two main through lines The station is currently awaiting final authorisation and is subject which divide into six main line platforms (Platforms 3, 3a, 4, 5, 6 and to an agreed funding route before construction can commence. EXETER ST DAVIDS St James 6a). The Up relief is home to Platforms 3, 3a and 4 which are the Park centre island platforms with their other platform face on the Down main. The Down relief feeds Platforms 1, 1a and 2. Both relief lines Exeter St Thomas Exeter Central continue to Pinhoe, becoming the Up and Down Waterloo lines from Starcross Exeter St Davids Junction and providing the route to London Waterloo via Honiton and Axminster. Warren The majority of the route consists of two main line tracks (Up and Down main lines). The exception to this is Tavistock Junction where Dawlish various Up and Down refuge and shunting/spur lines exist serving Tavistock Junction Yard, which is used for maintenance servicing and stabling. A number of loops are positioned along the route principally combined with platform lines at stations, namely at Heathfield , , Totnes and Hermerdon. NEWTON ABBOT The railway runs alongside the estuarial part of the and Totnes encompasses a number of tunnels, viaducts and curves which Ivybridge impact on the infrastructure capability of the route when the line reaches the Dawlish Sea Wall. Torre The route converges into a short four track section at Newton Abbot Plymouth West Junction where the Line known as the ‘’ Friary PAIGNTON diverges from the main line towards Paignton – the detail of which is provided in SRS K.07 prior to the Devon Banks. Ashburton Junction (Totnes) leads from the main line onto the private single track line of the South Devon Railway, which is used for heritage services. The freight-only line at Heathfield connects to the main line at Newton Abbot. At Plymouth station the twin track lines diverge into a mixture of Up and Down sidings and a number of through lines serving the seven SRS K.02 Exeter St Davids – Plymouth September2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 70

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW108: Fordgate to Penzance. description Section start Exeter St Davids station. Section end Plymouth station. Route availability RA8 RA8 RA8 Gauge W7 W7 W7 When electrifying the line and constructing new overbridges, consider clearing to W10/12 gauge. Signals TCB TCB ERTMS Speed Predominant linespeed 80mph to 105mph. Raise linespeed to highest possible in line Incremental linespeed improvements where See Sectional Appendix with infrastructure characteristics and possible in line with infrastructure for detailed speed capability of rolling stock. characteristics and capability of rolling profiles stock. Electrification None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification. Review connections to freight terminals – see Network Specification: Western.

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Exeter St Davids – Plymouth. Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in Optimal journey time between aspirations Plymouth and rolling stock. Bristol is under 2 hours and Plymouth to London is under 3 LDHS services between 56 minutes and 1 hour hours. 6 minutes depending on calling pattern.

Local stopping service between 1 hour 5 minutes and 1 hour 16 minutes depending on calling pattern. No. of trains per hour Exeter St Davids - Newton Abbot (3 - 4 tph): Exeter St Davids - Newton Abbot (4tph): Exeter St Davids - Newton Abbot (5.5tph): Note as part of the summer timetable irregular Manchester 2 LDHS (1 CrossCountry) 2 LDHS (1 CrossCountry) 4 LDHS (1 CrossCountry) to Bristol Temple Meads services are extended to Paignton/ 1 - 2 Local stopping services 2 Local stopping services 4 Local Stopping services Newquay for holiday traffic.

Newton Abbot - Plymouth (2 - 3tph): Newton Abbot - Plymouth (2 - 3tph): Newton Abbot - Plymouth (3.5 - 4.5tph): The 2043 scenario is based on the indicative train service 2 LDHS (1 CrossCountry) 2 LDHS (1 CrossCountry) 3.5 LDHS (1 CrossCountry) specification interpreted for the Western Route Study (August Less than tp3h local stopping services Less than tp3h local stopping services Less than tp3h local stopping service 2015). SRS K.02 Exeter St Davids – Plymouth September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 71

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Route section Exeter St Davids – Plymouth. Daily paths in 7* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013). 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: 0 User: 2 SRS K.02 Exeter St Davids – Plymouth September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 72

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019) * Table 5.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock MLN1 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, DfT HLOS (2012) In delivery journey times and passenger experience Infrastructure interventions where applicable Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals from Cornwood MLN1 2015 - 2018 Renewed asset Network Rail In delivery to Langham Bridge renewals Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals at South Brent MLN1 2016 - 2018 Renewed asset Network Rail In delivery Down renewals Track renewals** Plain line track renewals at Totnes MLN1 2017/18 Renewed asset Network Rail In delivery renewals Plant renewals ** Renewal of signalling power cables MLN1 2015 – 2018 Renewed asset Network Rail In delivery between Tiverton and Newton Abbot renewals Structures renewals ** Structures renewals at MLN1 2017/18 Renewed asset Network Rail In delivery Viaduct renewals Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals at Cornwood MLN1 2017/18 Renewed asset Network Rail In delivery Down renewals Access for All Totnes step free access solution (lifts/ MLN1 2018/19 Improved accessibility DfT CP5 Access for All In delivery ramps) Structures renewals ** Structures renewals at River Plym MLN1 2018/19 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Viaduct renewals

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 6 (2019 – 2024) * Table 4.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Exeter to Newton Deliver critical resilience to the Great MLN1 CP6 Improved Resilience DfT Subject to funding In development Abbot Resilience Western mainline and secure the between Exeter and scheme coastal route through from Exeter to Newton Abbot Newton Abbot for future operation.

Devon Metro New station at Marsh Barton MLN1 TBC Additional station Third Party Devon County Council In development

Buildings renewals** Rewiring at Plymouth station MLN1 2021-2023 Renewed asset Network Rail In development renewals Structures Underbridge refurbishment at River MLN1 2023-2024 Renewed asset Network Rail In development renewals** Teign bridge renewals Track renewals** High output track renewals at various MLN1 2021-2024 Renewed asset Network Rail In development locations between Plymouth and Exeter 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 K.03 September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 73 Plymouth – Penzance

Geographic Map Route specification description This SRS accommodates a mixture of long-distance, high-speed services from Plymouth/Penzance through to Bristol and on to London, the Midlands, the North and Scotland, and local stopping services serving both commuter markets and leisure/holiday needs. Bere Ferrers NEWTON ABBOT The most westerly 80 miles of the main line consists mainly of a two Parkandillack St Budeaux Totnes Victoria Road track (Up and Down main lines) section between Plymouth and Luxulyan Ivybridge Torre Penzance, with the exception of loops at Lostwithiel and Par, and Par Plymouth Torquay the single line sections of (linking Devon and Parkway Friary PAIGNTON Cornwall), St Pinnock and East Largin viaducts. and at Long Rock Harbour depot to Penzance. The main line route section connects the five Par Harbour Cornwall branch lines (Gunnislake, Looe, Newquay, Falmouth and St Lelant Saltings Ives) to the wider network each detailed within their Perranwell St Erth own SRSs K.09 to K.14 (excluding K.11). Plymouth is the main within this SRS where the PENZANCE twin track lines diverge into a mixture of up and down sidings and a number of through lines serving the seven platforms. Several of the platforms can be shared by trains, due to their length. A number of through lines exist between the platforms. Beyond Plymouth, 18 further stations are within this SRS, located along the main line, all with different platform capability and are served by a variety of services with various calling patterns. Maintenance depots and stabling points for long-distance, high- speed and interurban trains are located at Laira (Plymouth) and Long Rock (Penzance). Freight maintenance depots and sites are positioned at and Fowey with further sidings available at Burngullow and Truro. Within this section of route, freight-only lines exist at Moorswater, Fowey Harbour and the Parkandillack branch serving the china clay market. SRS K.03 Plymouth – Penzance September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 74

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW108: Fordgate to Penzance. description Section start Plymouth station. Section end Penzance station. Route availability RA7 / RA8 RA7 / RA8 RA7 / RA8 Gauge W6A / W7 W6A / W7 W6A / W7 When electrifying the line and constructing new overbridges, consider clearing to W10/12 gauge. Signals TCB / AB TCB / AB ERTMS Speed Predominant linespeed 40mph to 75mph. Raise linespeed to highest possible in line Incremental linespeed improvements where See Sectional Appendix with infrastructure characteristics and possible in line with infrastructure for detailed speed capability of rolling stock. characteristics and capability of rolling profiles stock. Electrification None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification. See Network Specification: Western.

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Plymouth – Penzance. Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock. LDHS services between 1 hour 48 minutes and 2 hour 10 minutes depending on calling pattern.

Local stopping service between 1 hour 59 minutes and 2 hour 09 minutes depending on calling pattern. No. of trains per hour 1 - 2 tph: 2 tph: 2 – 3 tph: Note as part of the summer timetable irregular Manchester to Bristol Temple Meads services are extended to Paignton/ • 1 LDHS • 1 LDHS • 1 LDHS Newquay for holiday traffic. 3tpd LDHS (mornings/evenings • 3tpd LDHS (mornings/evenings 1LDHS (peak) CrossCountry) • • The 2043 scenario is based on the indicative train service CrossCountry) • 3tpd LDHS (mornings/evenings specification interpreted for the Western Route Study (August • 9 Local stopping tpd • 1 Local stopping service. CrossCountry) 2015). • 1 Local stopping service SRS K.03 Plymouth – Penzance September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 75

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Route section Lostwithiel. Daily paths in 8* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013). 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: 5 As determined by Level Crossing policy. Automatic: 2 User: 4 SRS K.03 Plymouth – Penzance September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 76

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019) * Table 5.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock MLN1 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, DfT HLOS (2012) In delivery journey times and passenger experience Infrastructure interventions where applicable Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals at Brown MLN3 2017/18 Renewed asset Network Rail In delivery Queens renewals Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals at Probus MLN3 2017/18 Renewed asset Network Rail In delivery renewals Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals at Wheal Bois MLN4 2017/18 Renewed asset Network Rail In delivery renewals Signalling renewals** Signalling renewals between Totnes MLN1, MLN2, 2018 Renewed asset and Network Rail Forms part of Cornwall Capacity Enabling Scheme In delivery and Penzance MLN3, MLN4 increased capacity renewals and Phase 1 Third Party Depot enhancement Penzance Long Rock Depot MLN4 2016 - 2019 Improved capacity and Third Party Forms part of the Cornwall Rail Improvement In delivery capability Package

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 6 (2019 – 2024) *

Table 6.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Signalling enhancement and Renewal of signals between Totnes MLN1, MLN2 TBC Improved capacity and Third Party In development renewal ** and Penzance as part of the Cornwall MLN3, MLN4 performance Capacty Enhabling Scheme Phase 2

Plymouth station Masterplan study reviewing potential MLN1 TBC Improved passenger Third Party Subject to funding master plan study to commence In development masterplan development of Plymouth station experience and in conjunction with Plymouth City Council area and wider surrounds interchange

Speed to the West System view to improve journey MLN1, MLN2 TBC Journey Time TBC Subject to funding On hold times - development of options MLN3, MLN4 Improvement including calling points, timetabling between London solutions, discrete electrification etc. Paddington and the South West

West of England Platform Plateform extensions at Truro, MLN1, MLN2 CP6 Improved capacity DfT Subject to funding In development Extensions Totnes and Devonport to improve MLN3, MLN4 and reliability. IET operation in Devon/Cornwall SRS K.03 Plymouth – Penzance September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 77 West of England DMU Completion of gauge clearance MLN1, MLN2 CP6 GWR Rolling stock DfT In development Capability works between Plymouth and MLN3, MLN4 cascade leading to Penzance improved capacity and reliability.

Earthworks renewals** Embankment retaining wall and MLN3 2019-2020 Renewed asset Network Rail In development regrade works at Doublebois renewals Signalling renewals** Signalling refurbishment works at MLN1 2019-2021 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Exeter renewals Track renewals** High output track renewals at MLN3 2021-2022 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Burngullow renewals Signalling renewals** Renewal of Gwinear Road level MLN4 2021-2023 Renewed asset Network Rail In development crossing renewals Signalling renewals** Renewal of Truro level crossing MLN4 2021-2023 Renewed asset Network Rail In development renewals Signalling renewals** Signalling refurbishment works MLN1, MLN3, 2021-2024 Renewed asset Network Rail In development throughout Cornwall MLN4, NEW, renewals Track renewals** High output track renewals at Brown MLN3 2023-2024 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Queens renewals Track renewals** High output track renewals at MLN3 2023-2024 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Probus 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 K.04 September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 77 Salisbury – Bathampton/ Thingley Junction Route specification description Geographic Map The route carries trains to Bristol, Bath, , Swindon, The Up and Down lines run through the two platform London Waterloo and Westbury. The route is served by inter- station at Trowbridge and on to Bradford Junction where the route regional services which operate between Cardiff and Portsmouth, splits with the Bradford Branch (Bathampton Junction – Bradford and between Brighton/Southampton and Great Malvern. A number Junction) diverging to the west towards Bath and to the east on the Chippenham of direct services also operate throughout the day between Melksham single line towards Thingley Junction, where it connects Salisbury and Bristol Temple Meads. with the GWML towards Chippenham. Melksham A two track railway leads from Salisbury station to Wilton Junction From Bradford Junction to Bathampton Junction, the route where the route splits into the Up and Down Exeter lines and the Up continues as the two track Up and Down Trowbridge lines and has BATH and Down Westbury lines. This SRS reviews the route towards intermediate two-platform stations at Bradford-on-Avon, SPA Westbury from Beechgrove which is the Western Route boundary and Freshford. At Bathampton Junction the line connects to the with Wessex Route. GWML for Bath and Bristol. Trowbridge Between Salisbury and Westbury are two further stations ( and Dilton Marsh) which both have two platforms. At Westbury, three platform faces are in operation, two on the main Whatley WESTBURY Quarry line and one positioned on the through line leading towards Thingley Junction and on towards Bath and Chippenham. The complexities of the station area are magnified by the number of additional lines due to the high volume of freight and engineering Dilton Marsh trains that are stabled or maintained at, or run through Westbury. FROME Down sidings, reception lines and the Patney and Trowbridge Warminster sidings are used for freight as are the Up and Down Avoiding lines Wilton which bypass the station area providing a through route from the Junction south west towards the Thames Valley and London.

SALISBURY Westbury is also one of Network Rail’s three national Track Materials Recycling Centres which accommodates and services infrastructure traffic and stores track materials at the local distribution centre. There is a significant amount of traffic that operates across and within the Westbury station area. To the north of Westbury, this SRS leads onto the Up and Down Thingley lines which merge into the Up and Down Trowbridge lines at Hawkeridge Junction. At this point, Westbury East loop connects to the route providing the opportunity for trains to run from Bath/ Chippenham to Newbury/London Paddington avoiding the station area and without reversal. SRS K.04 Salisbury – Bathampton / Thingley September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 78 Junction

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW510: Westbury North Junction to Bathampton Junction. Western Route boundary at Beechgrove. description GW523: Thingley Junction to Bradford Junction. GW5001: Beechgrove GF (incl) to Westbury South Junction. SW170: Westbury to Wilton Junction. Section start Thingley Junction / Bathampton Junction. Section end Beechgrove. Route availability RA8 RA8 RA8

Gauge W6 / W7 / W8 W6 / W7 / W8 / W12 W6 / W7 / W8 / W12 Consider clearance to W12 gauge on SW170 to take advantage of gauge clearance works between Southampton and Wilton Junction. Signals TCB TCB ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. Speed Predominant linespeed between 40mph Raise linespeed to highest possible in line Incremental linespeed improvements where See Sectional Appendix and 75mph. with infrastructure characteristics and possible in line with infrastructure for detailed speed capability of rolling stock. characteristics and capability of rolling profiles stock. Electrification None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification. SRS K.04 Salisbury – Bathampton / Thingley September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 79 Junction

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Salisbury – Bathampton/Thingley Junction. Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock. Salisbury – Bath Spa between 53 minutes and 1 hour 07 minutes depending on calling pattern.

Melksham – Swindon between 26 and 38 minutes. No. of trains per hour Bathampton to Westbury: Bathampton to Westbury: Bathampton to Westbury: The 2043 scenario is based on the indicative train service 1tph Regional 1tph Regional 1tph Regional, specification interpreted for the Western Route Study (August 1tph Interurban/local 1tph Interurban/local 2tph Interurban/local 2015).

Thingley Junction to Westbury: Thingley Junction to Westbury: Thingley Junction to Westbury: 8tpd, 8tpd 1tph

Westbury to Salisbury: Westbury to Salisbury: Westbury to Salisbury: 1tph Regional 1tph Regional, 1tph Regional, 1tp2h Interurban/local 1tp2h Interurban/local 1.5tph Interurban/local SRS K.04 Salisbury – Bathampton / Thingley September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 80 Junction

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Route section Salisbury – Bathampton/Thingley Junction. Daily paths in 19* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013). 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: 10 SRS K.04 Salisbury – Bathampton / Thingley September2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 81 Junction

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019) * Table 5.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock MLN1 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, DfT HLOS (2012) In delivery journey times and passenger experience Infrastructure interventions where applicable Track renewals** S&C renewals at Westbury North WEY 2017/18 Renewed asset Network Rail In delivery renewals

* In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table includes other Network Rail funded schemes, renewals and Third Party schemes where applicable.

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 6 (2019 – 2024) * Table 5.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Bradford Junction to Permanent W8 clearance (critically WEY CP6 Provision of robust DfT Subject to funding In development Bathampton W8 Gauge Dundas Aqueduct) to provide robust diversionary route (Dundas) freight diversionary route Highest feasible linespeed. SRS K.06 September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 82 Exeter –

Geographic Map Route specification description This SRS covers the section of two track railway between Exeter St Davids station and Exmouth Junction. From Exeter St Davids the Up and Down Waterloo lines run via the TAUNTON stations at Exeter Central and St James Park to Exmouth Junction. Crediton Tiverton Parkway The route from here leads to Honiton and Axminster and on to Newton St Cyres London Waterloo. EXETER ST DAVIDS St James Whimple Exeter Central has two main line platforms and a third, bay platform Park which has limited use. St James Park has two through main line Pinhoe platforms. These are short platforms, Exeter St Thomas Exeter Central Polsloe Bridge There are no freight operations within this SRS. Starcross Digby & The Exmouth branch line diverges at Exmouth Junction and is Dawlish Warren Newcourt detailed in SRS K.11. Topsham Dawlish Exton Teignmouth Commando Heathfield Lympstone Village NEWTON ABBOT EXMOUTH SRS K.06 Exeter – Exmouth Junction September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 83

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW610: Crannaford LC (incl) to Exeter St Davids. description Section start Exeter St Davids station (exclusive). Section end Exmouth Junction. Route availability RA8 RA8 RA8 Gauge W6 W6 W6 When electrifying the line and constructing new overbridges, consider clearing to W10/12 gauge. Signals TCB TCB ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. Speed Predominant linespeed 30mph to 50mph. Raise linespeed to highest possible in line Incremental linespeed improvements where See Sectional Appendix with infrastructure characteristics and possible in line with infrastructure for detailed speed capability of rolling stock. characteristics and capability of rolling profiles stock. 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 Exeter St Davids – London Waterloo between Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in 3 hours 24 minutes and 3 hours 41 minutes rolling stock. depending on calling pattern.

Local stopping services between Barnstaple and Exmouth between 1 hour 36 minutes and 1 hour 50 minutes, and between Paignton and Exmouth between 1 hour 27 minutes and 1 hour 44 minutes, depending on calling pattern. No. of trains per hour 3 - 4 tph: 4 tph: 4 tph: Increase in local stopping service with Western Route Study and Devon County Council aspirations for Devon Metro – see • 1 LDHS • 1 LDHS • 1 LDHS CP5 proposed investments and Network Specification: Western. • 1 LDHS (peak) • 3 Local stopping services. • 3 Local stopping services. • 2 Local stopping services. The 2043 scenario is based on the indicative train service specification interpreted for the Western Route Study (August 2015). SRS K.06 Exeter – Exmouth Junction September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 84

Level crossings on route Table 3.0 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: 2

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019) * Table 4.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock EMT 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, DfT HLOS (2012) In delivery journey times and passenger experience Infrastructure interventions where applicable

* In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table includes other Network Rail funded schemes, renewals and Third Party schemes where applicable. SRS K.07 September2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 85 Paignton Line

Geographic Map Route specification description The Paignton Line, known as the ‘Riviera Line’, diverges from the main line railway west of Newton Abbot station. This leads to the EXETER ST DAVIDS St James Whimple double track section of the Up and Down Torbay Lines. The line is Park relatively short at just under eight miles and is served by a mix of Pinhoe long-distance, high-speed and interurban services and local Exeter St Thomas Exeter Central Polsloe Bridge stopping services for commuting, business, leisure and seasonal Starcross holiday demand. Digby & Sowton Two further stations are located on the branch at Torre and Torquay. Newcourt Dawlish Warren Third party aspirations exist for an additional station on the route Topsham at Edginswell as part of Devon County Councils ‘Devon Metro’ Dawlish proposal. Exton Teignmouth Lympstone Commando The Network Rail boundary to the south of Paignton station marks the division between the national rail network and that of the Heathfield Lympstone Village (DSR). The DSR operates heritage NEWTON ABBOT EXMOUTH services between Paignton Queens Park station and Goodrington Totnes Sands, Churston and Kingswear for Dartmouth. Ivybridge There are no freight operations within this SRS. Torre

Plymouth Torquay Friary PAIGNTON SRS K.07 Paignton Line September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 86

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW620: Newton Abbot West Junction to Paignton. description Section start Newton Abbot West Junction. Section end Paignton South Level Crossing. Route availability RA6 RA6 RA6 Gauge W6 W6 W6 Signals TCB TCB ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. Speed Predominant linespeed 30mph to 60mph. Predominant linespeed 30mph to 60mph Incremental linespeed improvements where See Sectional Appendix possible in line with infrastructure for detailed speed characteristics and capability of rolling profiles stock. Electrification None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification. SRS K.07 Paignton Line September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 87

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time London Paddington – Paignton between 3 Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in hours 11 minutes and 3 hours 59 minutes rolling stock depending on calling pattern.

Bristol Temple Meads – Paignton between 1 hour 36 minutes and 1 hour 56 minutes depending on calling pattern.

Exeter St Davids – Paignton between 36 minutes and 1 hour 3 minutes depending on calling pattern.

Exmouth – Paignton between 1 hour 28 minutes and 1 hour 42 minutes depending on calling pattern. No. of trains per hour • 2 tph local • 2 tph local • 2 tph local Note as part of the summer timetable irregular Manchester to Bristol Temple Meads services are extended to Paignton / 2 LDHS every two hours (with additional • 6 LDHS tpd. • 6 LDHS tpd. • Newquay for holiday traffic. interurban services). The 2043 scenario is based on the indicative train service specification interpreted for the Western Route Study (August 2015). SRS K.07 Paignton Line September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 88

Level crossings on route Table 3.0 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: 1 User: 0

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019) * Table 4.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock TOR 2016 - 2019 Improved capacity, journey DfT HLOS (2012) In delivery times and passenger experience Infrastructure interventions where applicable Access for All Torquay step free access solution TOR 2018 - 2019 Improved accessibility DfT CP5 Access for All In development (lifts/ramps)

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 6 (2019 – 2024) * Table 4.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Devon Metro New station at Edginswell TOR TBC Additional station Torbay Council Subject to Third Party funding 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 K.08 September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 89 Barnstaple Branch

Geographic Map Route specification description The line to Barnstaple (known as the North Devon Line) diverges BARNSTAPLE Chapelton from the main line at Cowley Bridge Junction which is positioned Umberleigh approximately a mile to the north of Exeter St Davids station. It is Portsmouth Arms one of the longest branch lines on the Route at just under 40 miles Kings Nympton Eggesford long. The route is single track and contains 12 stations with passing Lapford loops at Crediton and Eggesford. Morchard Road Copplestone The line extends from the Barnstaple Line at Crediton TAUNTON Meldon Quarry leading onto Okehampton and Meldon Quarry. The Okehampton Crediton Tiverton Parkway Newton St Cyres and Barnstaple lines run parallel from Crediton to Yeoford prior to EXETER ST DAVIDS St James Whimple them diverging. Devon County Council, Dartmoor National Park Park and RMS Locoter formulated the concept of the Pinhoe Exeter St Thomas Exeter to create a Community Railway that would enable visitors to access Central Polsloe Bridge Starcross and enjoy the National Park. Dartmoor Railway is the name given to Digby & Sowton the 15.5 mile long line that runs across the northern edge of Dawlish Warren Newcourt Dartmoor between Meldon Quarry in the west and Coleford Topsham Dawlish Junction near Yeoford in the east. Since 2009, the Dartmoor Exton Railway Company has operated a number of weekend passenger Teignmouth Lympstone Commando services between Okehampton and Meldon. This line is not owned Heathfield Lympstone Village NEWTON ABBOT by Network Rail beyond the former Coleford Junction (near EXMOUTH Yeoford). The line has been designated a Community Rail route which is managed through the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership. Community Rail is a Government strategy supported by the rail industry and involves local people in the development of the route. There are no freight operations within this SRS. SRS K.08 Barnstaple Branch September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 90

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW606: Cowley Bridge Junction to Barnstaple. description Section start Cowley Bridge Junction. Section end Barnstaple station. Route availability RA5 / RA6 RA5 / RA6 RA5 / RA6 Gauge W6 W6 W6 Signals TCB / OTS / NSTR TCB / OTS / NSTR ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. Speed 55mph Raise linespeed to highest possible in line Incremental linespeed improvements where See Sectional Appendix with infrastructure characteristics and possible in line with infrastructure for detailed speed capability of rolling stock. characteristics and capability of rolling profiles stock. Electrification None. None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification.

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Barnstaple – Exeter St Davids between 1 hour Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in and 1 hour 17 minutes. rolling stock.

Barnstaple – Exmouth between 1 hour 35 minutes and 1 hour 53 minutes depending on calling pattern.

No. of trains per hour • 1 tph local. • 1 tph local. • 1 tph local. Review in line with Devon County Council proposals for Devon Metro – see CP5 proposed investment and Network Specification: Western.

The 2043 scenario is based on the indicative train service specification interpreted for the Western Route Study (August 2015). SRS K.08 Barnstaple Branch September2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 91

Level crossings on route Table 3.0 Type Current No. of level crossings 2019 No. of level crossings 2043 No. of level crossings

Supervised: 2 As determined by Level Crossing policy. Automatic: 2 User: 38

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019) * Table 4.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock NDN 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, DfT HLOS (2012) In delivery journey times and passenger experience Infrastructure interventions where applicable Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals at NDN 2016/17 Renewed asset Network Rail Complete Portsmouth Arms renewals

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 6 (2019 – 2024) * Table 4.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date West of England Platform Extension of Platform at Eggesford to DAC CP6 GWR Rolling stock cascade DfT Subject to funding In development Extensions improve capcbility of DMU’s following leading to improved the cascade capacity and reliability.

Structures renewals** Underbridge renewal at Yeo River DAC 2018 Renewed asset Network Rail In development bridge 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 K.09 September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 92 St Ives Branch

Geographic Map Route specification description The four-mile, single line from St Erth to St Ives is known as the . It is a designated Community Rail line, managed through the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership, and links the coastal ST IVES resort of St Ives with the main line rail network at St Erth. Platform 3 at St Erth serves the branch line, with Platforms 1 and 2 dedicated Carbis Bay to the main line services. Intermediate stations serve the settlements of Carbis Bay and Lelant, as well as a park-and-ride Lelant facility at Lelant Saltings. Lelant Saltings The branch line is predominantly used by day trippers and holiday makers to the town of St Ives. Demand is therefore seasonal and St Erth strongly concentrated in the summer months. Hayle The service is half-hourly throughout the week and all year around. Nearly all services are contained on the branch, one train in the morning peak from St Ives carries on to Penzance, with the return working from Penzance to St Ives. The first and last trains operate to PENZANCE and from Penzance for overnight stabling purposes. The current pattern of service that is operated means that the route runs close to capacity (in terms of paths available) throughout the day. Utilisation has been increased to the mamximu possible level as a result of the Community Railway initiative. A new park-and-ride facility at St Erth, funded by as a means of reducing demand on parking and road infrastructure within St Ives is in delivery. The scheme includes station enhancements such as a new booking office, tourist information facility, café and display areas, which will be aligned with any proposed Access for All schemes that may provide a new lift and footbridge. This may remove the need for trains to call at Lelant Saltings (the current park-and-ride station). A review of the viability of this station is currently underway.

The Secretary of State for Transport has asked GWR to investigate the possibility of reinstating a regular passenger services between Okehampton and Exeter. GWR are currently working with Devon CC and other stakeholders to determine options and implications to the existing network into Exeter. There are no freight operations within this SRS. SRS K.09 St Ives Branch September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 93

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW690: St Erth to St Ives . description Section start St Erth Junction. Section end St Ives station . Route availability RA5 RA5 RA5 Gauge W6 W6 W6 Signals OTS OTS ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. Speed Linespeeds vary from 10mph to 30mph. Raise linespeed to highest possible in line Incremental linespeed improvements where See Sectional Appendix with infrastructure characteristics and possible in line with infrastructure for detailed speed capability of rolling stock. characteristics and capability of rolling profiles stock. Electrification None. None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification.

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time St Erth to St Ives between 12 and 15 minutes. Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock.

No. of trains per hour • 2 tph local. • 2 tph local. • 2 tph local. The 2043 scenario is based on the indicative train service specification interpreted for the Western Route Study (August 2015). SRS K.09 St Ives Branch September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 94

Level crossings on route Table 3.0 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: 1

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019) * Table 4.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock MLN4, SIV 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, DfT HLOS (2012) In delivery journey times and passenger experience Infrastructure interventions where applicable West Cornwall Transport New park and ride facility, interchange MLN4, SIV 2019 Improved station Third Party In delivery Interchange improvements and station environment and park enhancements at St Erth and ride facility St Erth platform capacity Capacity enhancements for Platform MLN4, SIV 2019 Improved capacity and Third Party In development 3 passenger experience

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 6 (2019 – 2024) * Table 4.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date West of England DMU Completion of gauge clearance works MLN4, SIV CP6 GWR Rolling stock cascade DfT In development Capability on the St Ives Branch leading to improved capacity and reliability. Track renewals** Plain line track renewals at St Ives SIV 2020-2021 Renewed asset Network Rail In development 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 K.10 September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 95 Looe Branch

Geographic Map Route specification description The Looe branch runs from Liskeard to Looe via a reversal at Coombe Junction. Liskeard station is positioned on the Great Moorswater Western Main Line with two through main line platforms. Looe Bugle LISKEARD branch services operate from a third, single-faced platform which is Luxulyan Lostwithiel located within a short distance and right angle to the main line station on the single-track branch line. This is dedicated to the Looe Par Bodmin service. The Liskeard and Looe line then passes a number of sidings, Parkway which are connected to the main line via the Liskeard Junction line, Fowey Harbour and underneath the main line railway through Liskeard Viaduct connecting to the ‘’ at Coombe Junction. St Austell Par Harbour From Coombe, the passenger service reverses and travels south for six miles to Looe. Wishing Well Halt, Causeland and are all request stops where passengers wishing to alight ask the guard for the train to stop or if they’re wishing to board, they wave the train down. The branch line is a designated Community Rail route and is LOOE managed through the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership. Up to 12 services operate a day and is mainly used for holiday and leisure journeys with year-on-year increases in passenger demand, particularly during the summer months. At Coombe Junction, the railway diverges to the south for the passenger service to Looe as described above, and to the north towards Moorswater. This freight-only section of the line runs back underneath the main line railway through Moorswater Viaduct to the freight sidings at Moorswater, the details of which are presented in SRS K.99 other freight lines. SRS K.10 Looe Branch September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 96

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW640: Liskeard to Looe via Coombe. description Section start Liskeard station. Section end Looe station. Route availability RA4 RA4 RA4 Gauge W6 W6 W6 Signals NST / OTS NST / OTS ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. Speed Linespeeds vary from 5mph to 40mph. Linespeeds vary from 5mph to 40mph Incremental linespeed improvements where See Sectional Appendix possible in line with infrastructure for detailed speed characteristics and capability of rolling profiles stock. Electrification None. None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification.

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Liskeard to Looe between 26 and 32 minutes. Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock. No. of trains per hour • 1 tph local. • 1 tph local. • 1 tph local. The 2043 scenario is based on the indicative train service specification interpreted for the Western Route Study (August 2015). SRS K.10 Looe Branch September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 97

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Route section Liskeard to Coombe Junction. Daily paths in 1* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013). 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: 0 User: 4

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019) There are no schemes currently proposed in Control Period 5. SRS K.11 September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 98 Exmouth Branch

Geographic Map Route specification description The Exmouth branch, known as the ‘’, is a single track branch line that diverges from the main line at Exmouth Junction and runs for approximately nine miles. The line has been designated a Community Rail route and is managed through the Devon & TAUNTON Cornwall Rail Partnership. The line serves eight stations, all of which Crediton Tiverton Parkway have one platform with the exception of Topsham which has two Newton St Cyres platforms with a . Newcourt is the most recent station to have been built along the line, opening in 2015. EXETER ST DAVIDS St James Whimple Park Pinhoe The branch line is served by an hourly Exmouth to Barnstaple Exeter St Thomas Exeter service, which provides through connectivity between the north and Central Polsloe Bridge Starcross the south coast, and an hourly Paignton to Exmouth service, which Digby & Sowton adds to the cross-Exeter service provision. Both services run through Dawlish Warren Newcourt the two stations that serve Exeter (St Davids and Central). Exeter St Davids provides further connectivity to the wider rail network, Topsham Dawlish providing journey opportunities to Plymouth/Penzance in the west Exton and to Bristol, London, the Midlands and the North. Teignmouth Lympstone Commando As part of Devon County Council’s proposal for a Devon Metro, a new station at Newcourt opened in June 2015 (between Digby & Heathfield Lympstone Village Sowton and Topsham) to serve planned new housing NEWTON ABBOT EXMOUTH developments. The Council successfully received funding via the Government’s New Station Fund. The Devon Metro concept also includes further additional new stations and increased service frequencies, and the provision of additional capacity across Exeter. Further details can be found in the Network Specification: Western. There are no freight operations within this SRS. There is an aspiration for an additional station at between Polsloe Bridge and Digby and Sowton to serve the local housing developments and the north of the Sowten Industrial estate. SRS K.11 Exmouth Branch September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 99

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW611: Exmouth Junction to Exmouth. description Section start Exmouth Junction. Section end Exmouth station. Route availability RA6 RA6 RA6 Gauge W6 W6 W6 Signals TCB / OTS TCB / OTS ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. Speed Linespeeds vary from 25mph to 60mph. Raise linespeed to highest possible in line Incremental linespeed improvements where See Sectional Appendix with infrastructure characteristics and possible in line with infrastructure for detailed speed capability of rolling stock. characteristics and capability of rolling profiles stock. Electrification None. None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification.

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Exeter St Davids to Exmouth – 28 minutes and Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in 40 minutes. rolling stock.

Barnstaple to Exmouth between 1 hour and 35 minutes and 1 hour and 53 minutes depending on calling pattern.

Paignton to Exmouth between 1 hour and 28 minutes and 1 hour and 42 minutes depending on calling pattern. No. of trains per hour • 2 tph local. • 2 tph local. • 2 tph local. Devon County Councils aspirations for a Devon Metro – see proposed CP5 investments and Network Specification: Western.

The 2043 scenario is based on the indicative train service specification interpreted for the Western Route Study (August 2015). SRS K.11 Exmouth Branch September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 100

Level crossings on route Table 3.0 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: 1

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019) * Table 4.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock EMT 2016 - 2019 Improved Capacity, DfT HLOS (2012) In delivery journey times and passenger experience Infrastructure interventions where applicable.

* In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table includes other Network Rail funded schemes, renewals and Third Party schemes where applicable.

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 6 (2019 – 2024) * Table 4.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date West of England Platform Platform lengthening at Exeter St EMT CP6 GWR Rolling stock cascade DfT Subject to funding In development Extensions James Park and Lympstone leading to improved Commando to allow improved capacity and reliability. operation of DMU’s in the South West SRS K.12 September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 101 Falmouth Docks Branch

Route specification description Geographic Map The 12-mile, single track route, referred to as the ‘’, diverges from the main line at Penwithers Junction just west of Truro station. The line is a designated Community Rail route, Parkandillack managed through the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership, and is used for commuting, business, leisure and educational purposes. With the expansion of the ‘University College of Falmouth’, and campus’ for Falmouth University and Exeter University in Falmouth and Penryn a large influx of students have helped increase ridership on the line. Redruth In 2009 a passing loop was introduced on the line at Penryn, for the Truro St Austell first time in 40 years. This has seen the frequency of service increase Camborne from 12 trains a day to 2tph. This played a role in more than doubling the demand of the line. Perranwell There are no freight operations within this SRS. Hayle Penryn Penmere Falmouth Town

FALMOUTH DOCKS SRS K.12 Falmouth Docks Branch September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 102

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW680: Penwithers Junction to Falmouth. description Section start Penwithers Junction. Section end Falmouth Docks station. Route availability RA6 RA6 RA6 Gauge W7 W7 W7 Signals TCB / OTNS TCB / OTNS ERTMS See Network Specification: Western Speed Linespeeds vary from 15mph – 50mph. Raise linespeed to highest possible in line Incremental linespeed improvements where See Sectional Appendix with infrastructure characteristics and possible in line with infrastructure for detailed speed capability of rolling stock. characteristics and capability of rolling profiles stock. Electrification None. None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification.

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) * Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Truro to Falmouth between 23 and 29 minutes. Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock.

No. of trains per hour • 2 tph local. • 2 tph local. • 2 tph local. The 2043 scenario is based on the indicative train service specification interpreted for the Western Route Study (August 2015).

Level crossings on route There are no level crossings within this SRS.

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019) There are no schemes currently proposed in Control Period 5. SRS K.13 September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 103 Newquay Line

Route specification description Geographic Map The twenty-mile line to Newquay diverges from the main line just east of Par station and is a designated Community Rail route, Quintrel St Columb managed through the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership. Downs Road The initial part of the line from Par Loop Junction to the Single Line NEWQUAY Junction is double track. This enables access to St Blazey yard for Roche freight and to a number of sidings used for ballast stabling. Access Bugle to Par Harbour is also through here via Par Viaduct, an underbridge Parkandillack that passes beneath the main line railway. Further freight activity Luxulyan Lostwithiel exists around Goonbarrow Junction as a feeder into the Rock Dries Par sidings, mainly used by china clay traffic.

Fowey The major part of the Newquay branch line begins at Single Line Harbour Junction which leads into the single track railway referred to as the Redruth ‘Atlantic Coast Line’. Truro St Austell Par Camborne Harbour The route to Newquay is used primarily for leisure and tourism, and Perranwell therefore sees a high fluctuation of seasonal demand of up to 30 per cent. Hayle Penryn Penmere The Newquay Line is served by a mix of stopping services and long- Falmouth Town distance, high-speed services from London, and from Scotland and the North during the summer period. The service offered on summer FALMOUTH DOCKS Saturdays differs from that provided during the rest of the year, since the long-distance, high-speed services operate non-stop between Par and Newquay, and the stopping service is withdrawn. SRS K.13 Newquay Line September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 104

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW660: Par to Newquay. description Section start Par Loop Junction. Section end Newquay station. Route availability RA6 / RA7 RA6 / RA7 RA6 / RA7 Gauge W6 / W7 W6 / W7 W6 / W7 Signals AB / ET / OTS AB / ET / OTS ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. Speed Linespeeds vary from 15mph – 50mph. Raise linespeed to highest possible in line Incremental linespeed improvements where See Sectional Appendix with infrastructure characteristics and possible in line with infrastructure for detailed speed capability of rolling stock. characteristics and capability of rolling profiles stock. Electrification None. None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification.

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Par to Newquay between 46 and 52 minutes Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in depending on calling pattern. rolling stock.

No. of trains per hour • 6 trains a day in each directions (weekdays). • 6 trains a day in each direction (weekdays) • One local stopping service every 2 hours Note as part of the summer timetable irregular Scottish, (weekdays). North East and West services run to Paignton/Newquay for holiday traffic. Summer direct services are provided to Newquay from London Paddington.

The 2043 scenario is based on the indicative train service specification interpreted for the Western Route Study (August 2015). SRS K.13 Newquay Line September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 105

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Route section Par to Goonbarrow Junction. Daily paths in 4* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013). 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: 2 As determined by Level Crossing policy. Automatic: 7 User: 15 SRS K.13 Newquay Line September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 106

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019) * Table 5.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock DAC 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, DfT HLOS (2012) In delivery journey times and passenger experience Infrastructure interventions where applicable Level crossing closure Closure of Trencreek NEW 2018/19 Closed crossing – Network Rail/ Diversion via planned Third Party road bridge In development diversion Third Party

* In addition to the proposed enhancement program, this table includes other Network Rail funded schemesand Third Party schemes where applicable. SRS K.14 September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 107 Gunnislake Branch

Geographic Map Route specification description The diverges from the main line at St Budeaux GUNNISLAKE Junction and runs on to Gunnislake via an underbridge beneath the railway and the Royal Albert Bridge. The single line then runs Calstock through the station at Bere Ferrers, reversing at Bere Alston for Calstock and Gunnislake. This is a designated Community Rail route managed through the Devon & Cornwall Partnership. Bere Alston Devon County Council is assessing the reinstatement of the railway Bere Ferrers between Bere Alston and Tavistock. The scheme forms part of the West Devon Core Strategy, which provides the strategic planning St Budeaux Totnes Victoria Road Ivybridge policy for the West Devon Borough and will be linked to proposed residential development at Tavistock. Plymouth Public transport access and walking/cycling routes into the Bere Friary Peninsula are currently limited and it is envisaged that the scheme will provide improved connectivity. The Council are also promoting a cycle route alongside the railway with both routes proposed to follow the existing alignment of the currently disused railway, subject to available space . Reopening of the railway line, and the creation of a recreational route for walking and cycling, would significantly increase sustainable transport access to the Bere Peninsula and to this part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape Heritage Area. Although no freight traffic exists within this SRS, the site at Ernsettle sidings is still in operational use. SRS K.14 Gunnislake Branch September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 108

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW637: St. Budeaux Junction to Gunnislake. description Section start St. Budeaux Junction. Section end Gunnislake station. Route availability RA4 / RA5 RA4 / RA5 RA4 / RA5 Gauge W6 W6 W6 Signals OTS OTS ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. Speed Linespeeds vary from 10mph – 55mph. Raise linespeed to highest possible in line Incremental linespeed improvements where See Sectional Appendix with infrastructure characteristics and possible in line with infrastructure for detailed speed capability of rolling stock. characteristics and capability of rolling profiles stock. Electrification None. None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification.

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time St. Budeaux Junction to Gunnislake via Bere Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in Alston (reversal) between 36 and 38 minutes. rolling stock.

No. of trains per hour • One local train every 2 hours. • One local train every 2 hours. • One local train every 2 hours. Potential local service improvements in line with the reopening of the Tavistock route. See CP6 proposed investment and Network Specification: Western.

The 2043 scenario is based on the indicative train service specification interpreted for the Western Route Study (August 2015). SRS K.14 Gunnislake Branch September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 109

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Route section St. Budeaux Junction to Gunnislake. Daily paths in 1* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013). 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: 0 User: 2 SRS K.14 Gunnislake Branch September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 110

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019) * Table 5.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock DAC 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, DfT HLOS (2012) In delivery journey times and passenger experience Infrastructure interventions where applicable Structures renewals** Structures renewals at Tavy Viaduct DAC 2016 - 18 Renewed asset Network Rail In delivery renewals

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 6 (2019 – 2024) * Table 6.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Bere Alston – Tavistock Reinstatement of rail services DAC TBC Improved connectivity, Devon County Subject to Third Party funding In development requiring additional infrastructure service frequency and Council capacity West of England DMU Completion of gauge clearance DAC CP6 GWR Rolling stock cascade DfT Subject to funding In development Capability works on the Gunnislake Branch leading to improved capacity and reliability.

* 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 K.15 September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 111 Swindon (via Bath Spa)– Bristol Temple Meads Geographic Map Route specification description The five track approach into Bristol Temple Meads station extends into eight lines through the station area until the Bristol West Gantry where This SRS incorporates two routes between Swindon and Bristol Temple the lines form a four track section to Bedminster and then a three track Meads via Bath Spa and from Bristol Temple Meads to Patchway. section, with the Up relief line continuing into the Bristol South Liberty Yate The route from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads via Bath forms part of Lane freight terminal. the GWML and is served by a frequent long-distance, high speed Bristol Temple Meads station has 14 platforms, 13 of which are service, providing through connectivity between London Paddington BRISTOL SWINDON currently in use with Platform 2 (a west-facing bay platform) currently and Bristol Temple Meads, with occasional extensions to Plymouth / PARKWAY Yard Chippenham not operational. Several of the platforms can be shared by trains, due to Penzance. The main stations of Swindon, Chippenham, Bath Spa and the length of the platforms. Platforms 13 and 15 are mainly used by Abbey Wood Bristol Temple Meads are served by every train; however the smaller long distance high speed services to/from London Paddington, Melksham stations of and Oldfield are served predominantly by local Stapleton Road Platforms 5 and 6 are used by other long distance services, with the Lawrence Hill and regional services. remainder of the platforms used by local/suburban services. BRISTOL TEMPLE MEADS BATH In CP6 MetroWest will bring half hourly local services to the Severn Bedminster SPA Beach Line, Bath, Westbury, Yate and Gloucester as well as The second part of this SRS runs between Bristol Temple Meads and Trowbridge Parson Street reopening the line to Henbury. New stations are proposed at Ashley Bristol Parkway, along the area known as ‘’ and onto Down, North Filton, Henbury and Portway. Patchway. This is served by a mix of services. Long-distance, high-speed services operate non-stop between Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Yatton Swindon station has a complex mix of main, relief, reception and Parkway providing through connectivity to Gloucester/Cheltenham, the Worle platform lines leading into and out of the station area. There are four Midlands and onto the North. platforms, three of which are through line platforms, with one bay platform used for the local stopping service between Swindon and Regional and local services also operate, providing connectivity for Gloucester which diverges from the main line leading onto the Up and commuters and leisure demand from Wales to the South West and Down Kemble lines to the west of the station at Swindon Junction. south coast via Bristol Temple Meads. These provide a connection for Cocklebury sidings and a freight terminal at Swindon Hawksworth are the intermediate stations on the route at Lawrence Hill, Stapleton Road, also located within the station area. Filton Abbey Wood and Patchway. All of these locations have two platforms, except Filton Abbey Wood which has three; increasing to At Wootton Bassett Junction, the route splits into two with this section four following the Filton four-tracking works. leading to Chippenham, and the Up and Down Badminton lines leading on to Bristol Parkway. At Thingley Junction the route provides a Work is currently in delivery to reinstate the four tracks between connection onto the Melksham single line for services to Trowbridge/ Dr Days Junction and Filton Abbey Wood and construction of an Westbury and to Weymouth or Salisbury. additional platform at Filton Abbey Wood . This is due for completion in 2019 and this will significantly increase capacity From Rushey Platt to the west of Swindon, the route returns to a two and enable the introduction of additional services to/from London. track railway with the exception of an Up passenger loop to the west of At Filton South Junction the route diverges with the Up and Down Bathampton Junction and the former Down goods line between Bath Filton lines leading into Bristol Parkway, a through line serving Spa and Oldfield Park, which is still connected despite freight traffic to Platform 3 at Filton Abbey Wood (also providing access via the Filton the adjacent domestic waste terminal having ceased. Chord to for freight traffic), and the Up and Down Bristol The route continues as such until Bristol East Junction, where the layout lines which lead to Patchway and then further on into Wales. expands on the approach to Bristol Temple Meads station. At Bristol Parkway a fourth platform has been constructed and Just before the approach to Bristol Temple Meads station, the main line opened in 2018, known as platform 1. It will increase capacity and diverges at Junction with routes leading to St Phillips provide the ability for simultaneous departures towards Wales and Marsh depot, the Up and Down Bristol loops (onto Dr Days Junction and the South West. towards Bristol Parkway) and into Bristol Kingsland Road sidings. SRS K.15 Swindon (via Bath Spa) – Bristol Temple September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 112 Meads

A new Train Care Depot opened at Bristol Parkway (Stoke Gifford) in 2017, to service the new GWR fleet of Intercity Express Trains. The Depot is located in the triangle between the Swansea, Avonmouth and Patchway lines and has access at either end. Part way along Filton Bank, at Narroways Hill Junction, a connection is made to the Avonmouth branch for stopping services through to Severn Beach, which is detailed further in K.18. SRS K.15 Swindon (via Bath Spa) – Bristol Temple September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 113 Meads

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes GW105: Uffington to Fordgate via Box. Line of route GW450: Stoke Gifford to Bristol East Junction. description GW530: Bristol, North Somerset Junction to Dr Days Junction (Rhubarb Loop). Section start Swindon station. Section end Stoke Gifford Junction via Bristol Temple Meads. Route availability RA8 RA8 RA8 Gauge W6/W8 W6/W8 W10/W12 Upgrade works proposed as part of the Strategic Freight Network GWML Gauge Enhancement scheme – See CP5 proposed investments. W10/W12 – Swindon to Wootton Bassett Junction. Signals TCB TBC ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. Speed Predominant linespeed 110mph – 125mph. Raise linespeed to highest possible in line Incremental linespeed improvements where See Sectional Appendix with infrastructure characteristics and possible in line with infrastructure for detailed speed capability of rolling stock. characteristics and capability of rolling profiles stock. Electrification None. from Swindon to Great Western Main Line from Swindon to See Network RUS: Electrification. Thingley Junction (Chippenham) and Bristol Temple Meads via Bath and to Wootton Bassett to Patchway Patchway. Review connections to freight terminals – see Network Specification: Western. SRS K.15 Swindon (via Bath Spa) – Bristol Temple September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 114 Meads

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) * Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads (via Bath) Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in Potential journey time improvements with improved between 49 and 49 minutes. rolling stock. capability of Class 800 and 801 IEP trains from 2017.

Melksham to Swindon between 26 and 38 minutes.

Bristol Temple Meads to Patchway – between 10 and 24 minutes depending on service and calling pattern. No. of trains per hour Wootton Bassett Junction to Thingley Jn: Wootton Basset to Thingley Junction: Wootton Basset to Thingley Junction: An additional hourly service between Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads is proposed as part of the West of England • 2tph - LDHS, • 2tph - LDHS, • 3tph - LDHS, Partnership’s MetroWest Phase 1 proposals. • 8tpd - local stopping service • 8tpd Local stopping service • 1tph Local stopping service Local aspirations for an hourly Salisbury/Westbury – Swindon Thingley Junction to Bathampton Junction: Thingley Junction to Bathampton Junction: Thingley Junction to Bathampton Junction: service.

• 2tph - LDHS • 2tph LDHS • 3tph LDHS The 2043 scenario is based on the indicative train service Bathampton Junction to Bristol Temple Meads: Bathampton Junction to Bristol Temple Meads: Bathampton Junction to Bristol Temple Meads: specification interpreted for the Western Route Study (August 2015). • 2tph - LDHS • 3tph - LDHS, • 3tph - LDHS, • 1tph - Regional • 1tph - Regional, • 1tph - Regional, • 1tph - Local stopping service • 2tph Local Stopping Service • 2tph Local Stopping Service SRS K.15 Swindon (via Bath Spa) – Bristol Temple September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 115 Meads

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Route section Filton Abbey Wood to Dr Days Junction. Daily paths in 32* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013). Both routes also used one direction (as for diversionary per WTT) purposes. * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route There are no level crossings within this SRS. SRS K.15 Swindon (via Bath Spa) – Bristol Temple September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 116 Meads Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019) * Table 4.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock MLN1 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, DfT HLOS (2012) In delivery journey times and passenger experience Infrastructure interventions where applicable GWML electrification Electrification of the line from MLN1 2016 – 2019 Introduction of bi-mode DfT HLOS (2012) In delivery Wootton Bassett Jct Thingley Jct trains replacing diesel

GWML gauge enhancement Gauge enhancements in line with MLN1 2015 – 2019 Ability to transport 9’ 6” DfT Part of Strategic Freight Network – subject to In delivery electrification containers funding Signalling renewals ** Signalling renewals in the Bristol area MLN1 2016 – 2019 Operational flexibility Network Rail Complete (BASRE) renewals Signalling renewals ** Signalling renewals in the Swindon MLN1 2016 – 2019 Operational flexibility Network Rail Complete area renewals Dr Days Junction - Filton Additional infrastructure (4-tracking) to BSW 2017 – 2019 Improved capacity DfT Great Western RUS recommendation In delivery Abbey Wood provide capacity improvements HLOS (2012) Earthworks renewals ** Earthworks renewals at MLN1 2017 -2018 Renewed asset Network Rail In delivery renewals Earthworks renewals ** Earthworks renewals at MLN1 2017 - 2018 Renewed asset Network Rail In delivery Tunnel renewals Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 6 (2019 – 2024) * Table 4.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date GWML electrification Electrification between Thingley MLN1/BSW CP6 Improved capacity, DfT HLOS (2012) On hold Junction and Bristol Temple journey times and Meads, Bristol Parkway and Bristol passenger experience Infrastructure interventions where applicable Temple Meads Subject to funding

Additional local stopping All day hourly local stopping service MLN1/BSW/ 2020 - 2021 Improved service Third Party Part of the West of England Combined Authorities’ In development service: CNX frequency and MetroWest Phase 1. Bath Spa - Bristol Temple connectivity Meads Reopening of the New stations at Henbury, North Henbury 2020 - 2022 New Stations and Third Party Part of the West of England Combined Authorities’ In development Henbury Line. Down Filton and Ashley and an hourly Line improved connectivity MetroWest Phase 2. service SRS K.15 Swindon (via Bath Spa) – Bristol Temple September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 117 Meads Bristol East Junction Improvements to the junction layout MLN1 2019-2021 Enhanced infrastructure DfT Subject to funding In development Enhanced Renewal and to meet current and future forecast capacity and ability to run Remodelling demand, new additional train services. Filton Bank Accessibility Improved passenger access to BSW TBC Enhanced access to the DfT Subject to funding On hold stations prior to future network electrification. Earthworks renewals** Crest drainage works MLN1 2019-2020 Renewed asset Network Rail In development renewals Earthworks renewals** Cutting soil nailing at Wootton MLN1 2019-2020 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Bassett renewals Buildings renewals** HST shed fire alarm renewal at St BRL 2019-2022 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Philips Marsh LMD, Bristol renewals Building renewals** Refurbishment of the Barrel Roof at MLN1 2019 - 2022 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Temple Meads renewals Signalling renewals** Renewal of the automatic train MLN1 2020-2023 Renewed asset Network Rail In development protection system at Bristol renewals Track renewals** Plain line track renewals at Twerton MLN1 2021-2022 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Tunnel renewals Track renewals** High output reballasting at Wootton MLN1 2021-2022 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Bassett renewals Buildings renewals** Wheel lathe renewal at St Philips BRL 2021-2024 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Marsh LMD, Bristol renewals Track renewals** Plain line track renewals at Filton BSW 2022-2023 Renewed asset Network Rail In development renewals Buildings renewals** HST wash renewal at St Philips BRL 2022-2024 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Marsh LMD, Bristol renewals Signalling renewals** Signalling refurbishment works at St BRL 2022-2024 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Philips Marsh LMD, Bristol renewals Track renewals** High output track renewals between BSW 2023-2024 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Filton and Patchway 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 K.16 September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 117 Bristol – Birmingham Line

Geographic Map Route specification description The Bristol to Birmingham line runs between Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street, however, for the purpose of this SRS it is between (to the east of Bristol Parkway Norton Junction station) and Stoke Works Junction (to the south-west of

Pershore Bromsgrove). The route carries long-distance, cross-country services Abbotswood Evesham Junction from the south west and Bristol, through Birmingham and onto the Honeybourne North and Scotland. There is also a significant volume of freight Ashchurch MORETON-IN- traffic that traverses the area around Westerleigh Junction from the

Kingham South West and Wales. CHELTENHAM SPA The route is predominantly two tracks. The Up and Down Charfield lines lead from Westerleigh Junction towards Berkeley Road Junction serving the two platform station at Yate. There is an Up GLOUCESTER and Down goods loop located at Charfield. From Berkeley Road Junction, the line runs through Cam & Dursley station and connects at Standish Junction with the South linking Gloucester and Swindon via Stonehouse, Stroud and Kemble. Up and Down goods loops are located at Haresfield, either side of Cheltenham Spa station at Lansdown and High Street, a Down goods loop at Abbotswood, and Up goods loops positioned at both Eckington and Cam & Stonehouse Dursley Spetchley.

Sharpness Pilning Patchway Stroud From Standish Junction the route includes additional avoiding and Tytherington goods lines through Gloucester New Yard, providing access to the engineering sidings, and then returns to the main lines leading on to Yate Cheltenham Spa station and then Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, both of which have two main line platforms. At Ashchurch the route connects to the freight sidings used for defence distribution. At BRISTOL Westerleigh PARKWAY Yard Abbotswood Junction the route to Worcester diverges towards Filton Abbey Wood Norton Junction. SRS K.16 Bristol – September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 118 Birmingham Line

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW400: Barnt Green (excl) to Westerleigh Junction via Dunhampstead. description Section start Westerleigh Junction. Section end Stoke Works Junction. Route availability RA8 RA8 RA8 Gauge W6 / W7 / W8 W6 / W7 / W8 W6 / W7 / W8 When electrifying the line or constructing new overbridges, consider clearing to W10/W12 gauge. Signals TCB ETCS ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. Speed Predominant linespeed 80mph – 100mph. Raise linespeed to highest possible in line Incremental linespeed improvements where Linespeed Improvements between Westerleigh and Barnt Green have See Sectional Appendix with infrastructure characteristics and possible in line with infrastructure taken place in Control Period 4. There are 2 final stages of work due for detailed speed capability of rolling stock. characteristics and capability of rolling for completion in CP5. profiles stock. Electrification None. See Network RUS: Electrification.

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street Journey time improvements of between 3 – 4 Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line See Network Specification: Western. between 1 hour 11 minutes and 1 hour 33 minutes will be achieved with linespeed with linespeed improvements and changes in minutes depending on service and calling improvements between Westerleigh and Barnt rolling stock. pattern. Green.

No. of trains per hour 3 tph: 3 tph: 6 tph: 1tph Weston-super-Mare to Yate (via extension of existing service from Bristol Parkway) is part of the West of England • 2 LDHS • 2 LDHS • 4 LDHS Combined Authorities’ MetroWest Phase 2 proposal from 2022. See CP6 proposed investment. • 1 Local. • 1 Local. • 2 Local. The 2043 scenario is based on the indicative train service specification interpreted for the Western Route Study (August 2015). SRS K.16 Bristol – Birmingham Line September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 119

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Route section Ashchurch to Cheltenham. Daily paths in 36* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013). 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: 3 As determined by Level Crossing policy. Automatic: 5 User: 7 SRS K.16 Bristol – Birmingham Line September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 120

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019) * Table 5.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock BGL2/BAG2 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, DfT HLOS (2012) In delivery journey times and passenger experience Infrastructure interventions where applicable Signalling renewals ** Signalling renewals in the Bristol area BGL2 2016 – 2019 Renewed asset and Network Rail Linked to ETCS introduction on the GWML Complete (BASRE) operational flexibility renewals Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals at Oddingley BAG2 2015 – 2018 Renewed asset Network Rail In delivery renewals Station improvements Station improvements at Cheltenham BAG2 2016 – 2018 Improved accessibility, DfT/Third Includes; Access for All, NSIP and Third Party In development Spa station environment and Party schemes. passenger experience New Station New “Worcestershire Parkway” BAG2 (OOW) 2018 Increases Capacity and Third Party In delivery station between Bromsgrove and Connectivity Ashchurch Westerleigh Junction to Completion of linespeed BAG2 2018 Journey Time DfT In delivery Barnt Green Linespeed improvements Improvement Improvement

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 6 (2019 – 2024) * Table 6.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date MetroWest Phase 2 Extension of cross-Bristol services WSM, MLN1, 2019 – 2022 Increased capacity and Third Party Part of West of England Combined Authorities’ In development between Bristol, Henbury, Weston- BSW, SWB, service frequency MetroWest Phases 2 – subject to funding super-Mare and Yate YAT Earthworks renewals** Embankment regrade works at BAG2 2022-2023 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Oddingley renewals

Signalling renewals** Signalling refurbishment works at BAG2, BGL2, 2021-2024 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Gloucester SWM2 renewals

Signalling renewals** Renewal of Old Ends level crossing BGL2 2021-2023 Renewed asset Network Rail In development renewals Signalling renewals** Renewal of Swindon Road level BAG2 2021-2023 Renewed asset Network Rail In development crossing, Gloucester renewals

Track renewals** High output reballasting at Bredon BAG2 2021-2022 Renewed asset Network Rail In development renewals SRS K.16 Bristol – Birmingham Line September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 121 Track renewals** Plain line track renewals at BAG2 2019-2020 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Oddingley renewals

Track renewals** High output track renewals at BGL1 2019-2020 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Southfield Road 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 K.17 September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 122 Weston-super-Mare Loop

Route specification description Geographic Map Weston-super-Mare is a key location for holiday and tourist traffic. Located on a loop, Weston-super-Mare is accessed via two junctions (Worle and Uphill) from the GWML leading onto the Up and Down BRISTOL TEMPLE MEADS Weston lines, which is single track except for a short double track Bedminster section through Weston-super-Mare station. Parson Street Portbury Dock The loop is approximately four miles long and carries a mixture of passenger services including long-distance, high-speed, cross country and stopping services, as part of the cross-Bristol network. Yatton There are currently two main line platforms at the station, and a Worle bay platform that is out of use – there is the potential for reinstatement should traffic levels increase and further station Weston Milton capacity be required. WESTON-SUPER-MARE The loop has a further station at Weston Milton which has a single platform face. There are no freight operations within this SRS.

Highbridge & Burnham SRS K.17 Weston-super-Mare Loop September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 123

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW107: Worle Junction to Uphill Junction via Weston-super-Mare. description Section start Worle Junction. Section end Uphill Junction. Route availability RA8 RA8 RA8 Gauge W8 W8 W8 Signals TCB TCB ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. Speed Linespeeds vary from 25mph – 60mph. Raise linespeed to highest possible in line Incremental linespeed improvements where See Sectional Appendix with infrastructure characteristics and possible in line with infrastructure for detailed speed capability of rolling stock. characteristics and capability of rolling profiles stock. Electrification None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification. See Network Specification: Western. SRS K.17 Weston-super-Mare Loop September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 124

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Weston-super-Mare to Bristol Temple Meads: Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock. – stopping train between 19 and 36 minutes

–LDHS between 17 and 36 minutes depending on calling pattern.

Weston-super-Mare to Bristol Parkway:

– stopping train between 39 and 58 minutes

– LDHS between 30 and 38 minutes depending on calling pattern. No. of trains per hour 3 tph: 3 tph: 3 tph: 1tph Weston-super-Mare to Yate proposed as part of MetroWest Phase 2 – see CP6 proposed investment. 1 Local • 1 Local • 1 Local • The 2043 scenario is based on the indicative train service • 1 Regional • 1 Regional • 1 Regional specification interpreted for the Western Route Study (August 2015). • Less than 1 LDHS • Less than 1 LDHS • 1 LDHS.

Level crossings on route There are no level crossings within this SRS. SRS K.17 Weston-super-Mare Loop September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 125

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 - 2019) * Table 3.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock MLN1 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, DfT HLOS (2012) In delivery journey times and passenger experience Infrastructure interventions where applicable

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 6 (2019 – 2024) * Table 4.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date MetroWest Phase 2 Extension of cross-Bristol services WSM, MLN1, 2019 – 2022 Increased capacity and Third Party Part of West of England Combined Authorities’ In development between Portishead, Avonmouth, BSW, SWB, service frequency MetroWest Phases 2 Bath, Western-super-Mare and Bristol YAT Parkway. Signalling renewals** Signalling refurbishment works MLN1 2022-2024 Renewed asset Network Rail In development between Yatton and Bridgwater renewals Signalling renewals** Renewal of Huish level crossing MLN1 2020-2022 Renewed asset Network Rail In development 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 K.18 September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 126 Severn Beach Branch

Geographic Map Route specification description The Severn Beach branch diverges from the main line at Narroways Hill Junction, which is located north of Stapleton Road. The line has been designated a Community Rail line which is managed through the Severnside Community Rail Partnership. A stopping service Pilning Patchway operates into Bristol Temple Meads for business, commuting and Tytherington leisure. A new turnback facility was provided at Clifton Down which enabled an increase in service provision. In addition, the service SEVERN Yate offering has increased to provide approximately one train every 40 BEACH minutes. St Andrews Road The majority of the branch line is single track, with the exception of Avonmouth BRISTOL Westerleigh an Up and Down passing loop at Clifton Down and at Avonmouth. Avonmouth PARKWAY Yard Docks The branch line has a number of single platform stations at Filton Abbey Wood Montpelier Montpelier, Redland, Sea Mills, Shirehampton, St Andrews Road Sea Mills Redland and Severn Beach, whilst Avonmouth and Clifton Down have two Stapleton Road platforms. Lawrence Hill BATH SPA BRISTOL TEMPLE MEADS There is a bulk freight handling terminal at Avonmouth which is Bedminster Parson Street accessed from the north via the currently freight-only route from Bristol Parkway via Henbury and onto the freight branch. A new rail connection into a waste recycling plant on the Severn Beach branch line, opened in 2016 and enables waste traffic to gain direct access to the plant. An initial one train a day operates to/from the site with an opportunity to increase the number of services serving the plant. Part of the West of England Combined Authorities’ MetroWest scheme is the opportunity to increase the service offering to improve cross-city connections and provide additional capacity. This includes a proposal to reinstate an hourly passenger services along part of the existing freight line between Filton and Hallen’s Marsh, with stations at Henbury and North Filton. This proposal is currently in development and would require an upgrade of the line to passenger standards. Funding has been obtained from the New Stations Fund to progress with development of a new station along the route between Avonmouth and Shirehampton at . This is aimed to serve the Park and Ride facilities, which Bristol City Council are looking to expand. SRS K.18 Severn Beach Branch September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 127

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW454: Severn Beach to Narroways Hill Junction. description Section start Severn Beach station. Section end Narroways Hill Junction. Route availability RA7 RA7 RA7 Gauge W6 W6 W6 Signals OT / TCB OT / TCB ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. Speed Linespeeds vary from 15mph – 50mph. Raise linespeed to highest possible in line Incremental linespeed improvements where See Sectional Appendix with infrastructure characteristics and possible in line with infrastructure for detailed speed capability of rolling stock. characteristics and capability of rolling profiles stock. Electrification None. None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification.

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Typical journey time Severn Beach to Bristol Temple Meads – 35 to Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in 43 minutes depending on calling pattern. rolling stock.

No. of trains per hour • Approximately 1 tph local (equates to 1 • 2 tph local – increased frequency under the West of England Combined Authorities’ See MetroWest – Network Specification: Western. train every 40 minutes). MetroWest Phase1 proposals. The 2043 scenario is based on the indicative train service specification interpreted for the Western Route Study (August 2015). SRS K.18 Severn Beach Branch September2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 128

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Daily paths in 1* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013). 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: 3 As determined by Level Crossing policy. Automatic: 0 User: 1 SRS K.18 Severn Beach Branch September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 129

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019) * Table 5.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock CNX 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, DfT HLOS (2012) In delivery journey times and passenger experience Infrastructure interventions where applicable

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 6 (2019 – 2024) * Table 6.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date MetroWest Phase 1 Extension of cross-Bristol services WSM, MLN1, 2019 – 2021 Increased capacity and Third Party Part of West of England Combined Authorities’ In development between Portishead, Avonmouth, and SWB service frequency MetroWest Phases 1 – subject to funding Bath

New station New station at Portway Park and Ride CNX 2020 -2022 New station Third Party Bristol City Council and New Station Fund In development

Signalling renewals** Renewal of Avonmouth Dock level CNX 2022-2024 Renewed asset Network Rail In development crossing renewals

Signalling renewals** Signalling refurbishment works at St CNX 2022-2024 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Andrews Junction 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 K.98 September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 130 Freight Trunk Routes

Geographic Map Route specification description Parson Street Junction to Portbury Docks The following freight lines are collectively SRS K.98: Portbury Docks’ branch line joins the network at Portbury Dock Junction. This connects the Portishead branch line with the GWML Berkeley Road Junction to Sharpness Docks at Parson Street Junction, to the south of Bristol Temple Meads Approximately four miles long, this freight line joins the main line station. From Parson Street Junction, the branch line runs over eight Cam & Stonehouse Dursley railway at Berkeley Road Junction on the Bristol and Gloucester line, miles to the major logistics terminal at , Pilning Patchway Sharpness handling imports for the automotive market as well as coal to a Stroud between Cam & Dursley station and Charfield. Tytherington variety of power stations in the Midlands and North West. Yate to Tytherington, and to Westerleigh Yate Kemble North Somerset Council is currently developing a proposal to re- SEVERN The Tytherington branch connects to the main line railway just BEACH instate passenger services between Bristol Temple Meads and beyond Platform 1 at Yate station on the Bristol and Gloucester line. St Andrews Road Portishead, which forms part of MetroWest Phase 1. This requires Avonmouth BRISTOL Westerleigh SWINDON The five mile branch line serves the aggregates terminal. Avonmouth PARKWAY Yard the upgrading of the line for passenger services and an increase in Docks Filton Abbey Wood Chippenham Shirehampton Montpelier Although the line is currently used only by freight, there is an track capacity to accommodate the existing, and predicted, freight Sea Mills Redland Melksham aspiration for a new park-and-ride facility to be created with a new traffic. Stapleton Road Lawrence Hill BATH station at Tytherington. This would require the status of the line to SPA BRISTOL TEMPLE MEADS be upgraded for passenger traffic in addition to freight. At the Bedminster Parson Street Trowbridge moment this proposal is noted as a third-party aspiration. Portbury Dock Westerleigh Yard is located on the Westerleigh single line to the east of Bristol Parkway station. The mile long section leads into a number of sidings including the oil terminal which handles petroleum traffic from west Wales and Humberside. Stoke Gifford to Hallen Marsh and the Avonmouth Docks terminals complex The Avonmouth Docks terminals complex is located on the Avonmouth branch and divided by the railway line leading through to Severn Beach. The Docks connect to the branch line at Holesmouth Junction whilst the bulk handling terminal connects at the Hallen Marsh Junction. The terminal complex at Avonmouth currently handles bulk materials transported from Avonmouth to a variety of end destinations via Bristol Parkway. Bristol Port Company has statutory powers to construct a new container terminal which could introduce a significant increase in freight traffic across the area. The line to Henbury is to be upgraded for passenger operation with new stations at Henbury, Ashley Down and north Filton as part of MetroWest Phase 2 (see SRS K.15). SRS K.98 Freight Trunk Routes September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 131

Berkeley Road Junction to Sharpness Docks

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW425: Berkeley Road Junction to Sharpness. description Route availability RA6 RA6 RA6 Gauge W6 W6 W6 Increase gauge as appropriate. Signals OTS OTS ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. Speed 15mph 15mph 15mph Raise linespeed as appropriate. See Sectional Appendix for detailed speed profiles Electrification None. None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification.

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Daily paths in one 1* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013). direction (as per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route There are no level crossings in this SRS. SRS K.98 Freight Trunk Routes September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 132

Yate to Tytherington, and to Westerleigh

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW430: Yate Middle Junction to Tytherington. description GW440: Yate South Junction to Westerleigh. Route availability RA8 RA8 RA8 Gauge GW430: W6 GW430: W6 GW430: W6 Increase gauge as appropriate. GW440: W8 GW440: W8 GW440: W8 Signals GW430: OTS GW430: OTS ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. GW440: C2 GW440: C2 Speed 20mph 20mph 20mph Raise linespeed as appropriate. See Sectional Appendix for detailed speed profiles Electrification None. None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification.

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Daily paths in one 2 * As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013). direction (as per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route Table 3.0 Type Current No. of level crossings 2019 No. of level crossings 2043 No. of level crossings Supervised: 2 As determined by Level Crossing policy. Automatic: 1 User: 6 SRS K.98 Freight Trunk Routes September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 133

Stoke Gifford to Hallen Marsh and the Avonmouth Docks terminals complex

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes GW450: Stoke Gifford Junction to Bristol East Junction. Line of route GW4501: Stoke Gifford Junction to Bristol Bulk Handling Terminal. description GW451: Filton Junction to Filton West Junction (Filton Chord). GW5401: Filton West Junction to Patchway Junction. Route availability GW450: 8 GW450: 8 GW450: 8

GW4501: GW4501: GW4501: GW451: 7 GW451: 7 GW451: 7 GW5401 GW5401 GW5401 Gauge W8 W8 W8 Increase gauge as appropriate. Signals TCB ETCS ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. Speed Linespeeds vary from 10mph – 60 mph. Linespeeds vary from 10mph – 60 mph. Linespeeds vary from 10mph – 60 mph. Raise linespeed as appropriate. See Sectional Appendix for detailed speed profiles Electrification None. None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification.

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Daily paths in one 25* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013). direction (as per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route Table 3.0 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: 2 User: 1 SRS K.98 Freight Trunk Routes September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 134

Parson Street Junction to Portbury Docks

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW548: Parson Street Junction to Portbury. description Route availability RA8 RA8 RA8 Gauge W9 W9 W9 Increase gauge as appropriate. Signals TCB / NST TCB / NST ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. Speed Linespeeds vary from 20mph – 30mph. Linespeeds vary from 20mph – 30mph. Linespeeds vary from 20mph – 30mph. The proposal by North Somerset Council to re-instate passenger See Sectional Appendix services between Bristol and Portishead includes raising the linespeed. for detailed speed The scheme forms part of the Bristol MetroWest Phase 1 and is subject profiles to funding. Electrification None. None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification.

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Daily paths in one 14* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013). direction (as per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route Table 3.0 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: 0 SRS K.99 September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 135 Other Freight Lines

Geographic Map Route specification description and via Par Viaduct, which runs under the mainline railway, to Par Harbour. Quintrel St Columb The following freight lines are collectively SRS K.99: Downs Road Burngullow Junction to Parkandillack NEWQUAY Newton Abbot to Heathfield Roche Moorswater Burngullow Junction is located to the south of St Austell Bugle LISKEARD The single track Heathfield branch runs for just over four miles from Parkandillack Junction and leads on to the Parkandillack (or St Dennis) branch Luxulyan Lostwithiel the east side of Newton Abbot station via the Heathfield branch which runs for approximately five miles as a single line with Par Bodmin Parkway Junction. The branch is currently out of use, although numerous sidings located along the route. The branch line is ST IVES Fowey Harbour discussions are on-going with a revival group with regard to used for aggregates traffic transported to London, and china Carbis Bay Redruth reopening for passenger operation. Lelant Truro St Austell Par clay to Fowey. Camborne Harbour Lelant Saltings Plymouth Laira to Cattewater Perranwell Crediton to Coleford Junction St Erth Hayle Penryn The Cattewater branch is accessed from Laira Junction around the Penmere Falmouth Town maintenance depot via the goods line and on to the Friary Junction. The connection from Crediton to Coleford Junction (alongside the LOOE PENZANCE Since May 2009 the branch has been out of use and formally Exeter to Barnstaple branch) leads on to the privately-owned FALMOUTH DOCKS disconnected from the rail network. Should new traffic arise in the Meldon Quarry freight line through Okehampton). No further future, the branch would need to be reconnected to the main line details are provided for this line. railway and brought back into operational use. BARNSTAPLE Chapelton Umberleigh No further details are provided for this line. Portsmouth Arms Kings Nympton Coombe Junction to Moorswater Eggesford Lapford Access to the Moorswater terminal is via the Liskeard Junction Line Morchard Road Copplestone which connects from the main line at Liskeard station and runs Yeoford Meldon Quarry around the Liskeard Loop Line beneath the main line railway via Crediton Newton St Cyres Liskeard Viaduct and on to Coombe Junction Halt. Here, the EXETER ST DAVIDS passenger services reverse, some serving the halt, before proceeding along the Looe Valley Line. Freight services continue in Exeter St Thomas the other direction from Coombe Junction Halt and run back Starcross underneath the railway line via Moorswater Viaduct to the terminal Dawlish Warren on the nor th side of the line. Cement traffic operates from the Peak

Dawlish District to Moorswater. Teignmouth Lostwithiel to Fowey Heathfield NEWTON ABBOT The Lostwithiel and Fowey Line is accessed via the branch line Totnes Ivybridge junction to the south of Lostwithiel station. The single line runs for Torre approximately five miles to Fowey Dock where a number of sidings Plymouth Torquay Friary enable china clay traffic from various terminals in the south west to PAIGNTON be exported from the port. St. Blazey to Par Harbour From St Blazey Junction freight traffic operates into St Blazey yard SRS K.99 Other Freight Lines September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 136

Newton Abbot to Heathfield

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW618: Newton Abbot to Heathfield. description Route availability RA6 RA6 RA6 Gauge W6 W6 W6 Increase gauge as appropriate. Signals OTS OTS ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. Speed 15mph 15mph 15mph Raise linespeed as appropriate. See Sectional Appendix for detailed speed profiles Electrification None. None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification.

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Daily paths in one 0* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013). No freight services currently planned. direction (as per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route Table 3.0 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: 1 SRS K.99 Other Freight Lines September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 137

Coombe Junction to Moorswater

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW642: Coombe (Excl) to Moorswater. description Route availability RA4 RA4 RA4 Gauge W6 W6 W6 Increase gauge as appropriate. Signals Shunter controlled Shunter controlled ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. Speed 15mph 15mph 15mph Raise linespeed as appropriate. See Sectional Appendix for detailed speed profiles Electrification None. None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification.

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Daily paths in one 0* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013). direction (as per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route Table 3.0 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: 0 SRS K.99 Other Freight Lines September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 138

Lostwithiel to Carne Point, Fowey

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW650: Lostwithiel to Carne Point, Fowey. description Route availability RA6 RA6 RA6 Gauge W6 W6 W6 Increase gauge as appropriate. Signals OTS OTS ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. Speed Linespeeds vary from 5mph – 30mph. Linespeeds vary from 5mph – 30mph. Linespeeds vary from 5mph – 30mph. Raise linespeed as appropriate. See Sectional Appendix for detailed speed profiles Electrification None. None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification.

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Daily paths in one 3* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013). direction (as per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route Table 3.0 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: 1 SRS K.99 Other Freight Lines September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 139

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 6 (2019 – 2024) * Table 6.0 Project Project Description ELR Implementation Output change Funder Notes Status Date Structures renewals** Renewal of sea defences, LOF 2021-2023 Renewed asset Network Rail In development Lostwithiel to Fowey 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 K.99 Other Freight Lines September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 140

St Blazey to Par Harbour

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW660: Par to Newquay. description Route availability RA7 RA7 RA7 Gauge W6 W6 W6 Increase gauge as appropriate. Signals AB AB ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. Speed 15mph. 15mph. 15mph. Raise linespeed as appropriate. See Sectional Appendix for detailed speed profiles Electrification None. None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification.

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Daily paths in one 0* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013). No freight services currently planned. direction (as per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route There are no level crossings in this SRS. SRS K.99 Other Freight Lines September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 141

Burngullow Junction to Parkandillack

Route capability overview Table 1.0 Information Current 2019 2043 Notes Line of route GW672: Burngullow to Parkandillack. description Route availability RA6 RA6 RA6 Gauge W6 W6 W6 Increase gauge as appropriate. Signals OTS OTS ERTMS See Network Specification: Western. Speed Linespeeds vary from 10mph – 15mph. Linespeeds vary from 10mph – 15mph Linespeeds vary from 5mph – 15mph. Raise linespeed as appropriate. See Sectional Appendix for detailed speed profiles Electrification None. None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification.

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 2.0 Current 2019 2043 Notes Daily paths in one 7* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study. direction (as per WTT) * Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on route Table 3.0 Type Current No. of level crossings 2019 No. of level crossings 2043 No. of level crossings

Supervised: 2 As determined by Level Crossing policy. Automatic: 0 User: 0 Glossary September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 142

Term Meaning AB Absolute Block BASRE Bristol Area Signalling Renewal project C2 Line worked under the control of a person in charge CCTV Closed-Circuit Television CIS Customer Information Screens Control Period 5 (CP5) 2014- 2019 Control Period 6 (CP6) 2019 – 2024 CTA Central Terminal Area () DfT DMU DSR Dartmouth Steam Railway ELR Engineers’ Line Reference EMU Electric Multiple Unit ERTMS European Rail Traffic Management System ET Electric Token Block ETCS European Train Control System FGW First Great Western GSM-R Global System for Mobile Communications - Railways GWML Great Western Main Line HAL Heathrow Airport Limited HLOS High Level Output Specification – the proposed high speed link between London, Birmingham and beyond to Leeds and HS2 Manchester HST High Speed Train IEP Intercity Express Programme kV Kilovolt – a unit of potential equal to a thousand Volts L&SE London and South East LDHS Long Distance High Speed LTB Local Transport Board LTPP Long Term Planning Process Glossary September 2018 Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 143

Term Meaning LUL London Underground Limited MoD Ministry of Defence NST No Signaller Token NSTR No Signaller Token with Remote Crossing Loops OHLE Equipment OTNS One Train Working where a staff is not provided OTS One Train Working where a staff is provided S&C Switches and Crossings TB Tokenless Block TCB Track Circuit Block tpd Trains per day tph Trains per hour TST Train Staff and Ticket WRLtH Western Rail Link to Heathrow

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