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Enhancements Delivery Plan England and Wales

Entry Into Service (EIS) schedule

December 2019

Network Rail’s obligation The Enhancements Delivery Plan for England and Wales sets out the enhancements commitments that has made to the and to other funders. Its purpose is to provide transparency about the status of these schemes and to provide visibility of our plans to customers, stakeholders and the public. Network Rail’s obligation is to publish Entry into Service (EIS) milestones which represent the completion of our works to change the capability of the railway infrastructure. It will be for passenger and freight operators to decide how and when to begin to use enhanced infrastructure. In Control Period 6 we will agree enhancements with our funders through the Investment Decision Framework (IDF) and the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Rail Network Enhancement Pipeline (RNEP) process. These have been developed following the Memorandum of Understanding which was developed and agreed between Network Rail and the DfT in 2016.1 Network Rail and funders will only commit to the delivery of an enhancement once we have developed the programme sufficiently to have a good understanding of its outputs, cost and scope. This will allow us to make a Final Investment Decision (FID). As such, EIS milestones will only be published in this plan once a scheme has passed a Final Investment Decision. It is only at this point that there is sufficient certainty of outputs that NR can reasonably be held to account for the delivery of the programmes. A separate Enhancements Delivery Plan is published to describe our Enhancements obligations in : https://cdn.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CP6-Scotland- Enhancements-Delivery-Plan-September-2019-update.pdf

Contacting Network Rail One of the reasons that Network Rail publishes an Enhancements Delivery Plan is to provide visibility of funded enhancements to potential third-party investors and to other railway undertakings to assist them in planning their businesses. Enquiries related to specific schemes for these purposes should be addressed to the Principal Programme Sponsor responsible for each programme. They are named in the document against each programme and their contact details are listed below. General enquiries should be addressed to Network Rail using the contact details provided on our website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/communities/contact-us/ – Colin Prime, Principal Programme Sponsor – [email protected] – Andy MacGregor, Senior Programme Manager – [email protected] North of England Programme – Phase 5 – Andy Morgan, Principal Programme Sponsor – [email protected] Capacity, Kings Lynn to 8 car, Felixstowe Branch Capacity Enhancement – Kate Warner, Director, Route Business Development and Sponsorship (Anglia) – [email protected] Enhancements Programme – Ed Akers, Principal Programme Sponsor – [email protected] Programme, Market Harborough LSI – Gavin Crook, Principal Programme Sponsor – [email protected] New Cross Grid – Mark Ellerby, Senior Commercial Scheme Sponsor – [email protected] Transpennine Route Upgrade – Kieran Dunkin, Principal Programme Sponsor – [email protected] Great Western Electrification and Capacity – Charles Varey, Principal Programme Sponsor – [email protected] Thames Valley EMU Capability Works – Mike Foss, Principal Programme Sponsor – [email protected] West of England DMU Capability – Michelle Scogings, Principal Programme Sponsor – [email protected] Reading, Ascot to Waterloo train lengthening programme – Stewart Firth, Director, Route Sponsorship (Wessex) – [email protected] Peak Forest to freight – Thomas Drury, Sponsor – [email protected] Doncaster to Immingham W12 gauge clearance & Northern Ports and Transpennine Capacity – Richard Iggulden, Senior Development Manager – [email protected] Northern train lengthening – Lawrence Cheung, Senior Sponsor – [email protected] station – Stephen Diplock, Senior Commercial Scheme Sponsor – [email protected]

1 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/509545/mou-dft-network-rail-rail-enhancements.pdf

Activities and Milestones

Ref. Programme Project Network Narrative Output Activity/ Original Revised Status Code Rail Milestone Agreed Date Contact Date CR001 Crossrail - Colin Prime The Crossrail project will deliver a The responsibility for the design and Key Output 6a May-20 n/a – On target new integrated railway route construction of the works outside of - Full project is through central London from the central tunnel section - known as Infrastructure on target Reading and Heathrow in the west the ‘On Network Works’ (ONW) - Capability to to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in was transferred to Network Rail support the east. when Royal Assent was granted to Crossrail The joint sponsors of the Crossrail the Crossrail project in July 2008. Stage 4 project, the Department for operations Transport (DfT) and with sufficient (TfL), have time for testing set-up a company called Crossrail and trials Limited (CRL) to act as the Key Output 6b Dec-20 n/a – On target delivery agent. Network Rail is one - Full project is of CRL’s delivery partners. Infrastructure on target The Crossrail project benefits are Capability to as follows: support •New Crossrail train services will Crossrail provide direct links from Reading Stage 5 and Heathrow to Paddington in the operations west to Shenfield and Abbey (including Wood in the east. With up to 24 Ilford and Crossrail trains an hour running Romford through the central section in each Enhanced direction (at peak times) a total of Stations) with 10% will be added to London’s sufficient time rail-based transport capacity; and for testing and 28 existing surface stations will be trials upgraded with many of these stations also receiving platform extensions. CR004 Thameslink - Andy The DfT High capacity infrastructure to EIS Dec-18 n/a – Complete MacGregor aims to provide a step change in provide 24 train paths per hour Infrastructure project is capacity on an extended between St Pancras and Blackfriars Authorised complete Thameslink network thus providing stations KO2 final new journey opportunities, milestone congestion relief and capacity for future growth in passenger demand on and . CR005 North of Phase 5 – Andy 25kV AC overhead electrification The North of England Programme EIS – Mar-19 May-19 Revised England Manchester Morgan between Manchester Victoria and (NoEP) delivers conditional outputs Infrastructure & & Programme Victoria to the Bromley Street (Manchester) which provide additional capacity for Authorised Jul-19 Complete Stalybridge area, new grid supply point at more services, improvements to line Stalybridge, associated power speeds to reduce journey times and cable from Stalybridge to Ordsall electrify specific routes in the region. 3 Ref. Programme Project Network Narrative Output Activity/ Original Revised Status Code Rail Milestone Agreed Date Contact Date Lane for Phases 4 and 5 NWEP and infrastructure improvements to give journey time savings. A003 West Anglia - Kate Warner The project will relieve Infrastructure to allow for an EIS – May-19 n/a – Complete Mainline overcrowding on the West Anglia additional two trains per hour to Infrastructure project is Capacity Main Line. This scheme is operate from Hale to Authorised complete Increase intended to address the medium- Stratford compared to the December term demand arising from 2014 Timetable in which two trains industrial and residential per hour currently operate. Network developments in the vicinity of Rail will also deliver infrastructure to , Northumberland allow these services to be extended Park and the new Meridian Water beyond Tottenham Hale to a new development. station at Meridian Water (funded by external stakeholders) A006 Kings Lynn to - Kate Warner The project will uplift capacity on The project is to deliver the EIS – Jul-20 n/a – On target Cambridge 8 the King’s Lynn line by providing infrastructure required to enable 8- Infrastructure project is car project the infrastructure to enable 8-car car Govia Thameslink Railway Authorised on target services between Cambridge and (GTR) services to run on the King's King’s Lynn during peak hours. Lynn to Cambridge route, during the peak hours. These services will relieve current peak hour overcrowding and meet CP6 passenger demand forecasts. Currently the service is operated by 4-car units. EC001 East Coast Werrington Ed Akers The Programme is driven by a DfT have agreed that the ECML EIS Apr-21 n/a – On target Main Line Grade strategic priority to increase Enhancements Programme should Infrastructure project is Enhancements Separation capacity, improve passenger provide infrastructure which enables Authorised on target Programme Power supply experience and accelerate journey these outputs: EIS CP6 n/a – On target upgrade phase times between key cities. The • An increase in capacity from 6 to 8 Infrastructure project is 2 outputs include implementation of Long-Distance High-Speed services Authorised on target the InterCity Express Programme (LDHS) between London King’s Kings Cross EIS Mar-21 n/a – On target on the East Coast Main Line, Cross and Doncaster and from 5 to remodelling Infrastructure project is power supply upgrades and an 6 LDHS paths between Doncaster Authorised on target improved track layout to the north and Newcastle per hour; Stevenage EIS May-20 n/a – On target of . • Maintaining 2 freight tph, using Turnback Infrastructure project is diversionary routes as far as Authorised on target DfT have noted that the outputs practicable; listed here are to be treated as • A reduction in journey times for the conditional as trade-offs may still fastest LDHS services to 4 hours be needed to be made as further from London to/from Edinburgh and work is completed by NR to 2 hours to/from London to Leeds. develop the timetable. EM001 Midland Main London to Gavin Crook This Enhancements Programme is Key Output 1 for Entry into Service EIS May-20 n/a – On target Line Corby part of a rail industry programme Infrastructure Authorised: Infrastructure project is Electrification that aims to transform travel to and Authorised - on target

4 Ref. Programme Project Network Narrative Output Activity/ Original Revised Status Code Rail Milestone Agreed Date Contact Date Programme - and Capacity from London on the Midland • Provision of 25kv electrification Platform Key Output 1 Upgrade Mainline during CP5 and CP6 and from the existing limits at Bedford to Lengthening improve the links between the core Kettering and Corby; providing EIS May-20 n/a – On target centres of population and traction power for 2 electric Infrastructure project is passenger train services. economic activity in the East Authorised - on target • Enabling of improved journey times Midlands and South . through the delivery of key Kettering infrastructure schemes; Stabling • Additional capacity for a 6th Long- Facility Distance High-Speed service to EIS May-20* n/a *Subject serve between St Pancras and Infrastructure to change Kettering / Corby; and 3 freight paths Authorised - control per hour between Bedford and Prioritised Kettering. electrified • The capability of the network will route be enhanced through the extension EIS Aug-20 n/a – On target of Infrastructure project is platforms at key stations south of Leicester. Authorised - on target • New stabling facilities will also be Full electrified provided at Kettering. route ES003k Market - Gavin Crook The driver for the project is to The project will provide infrastructure GRIP 6 Jun-19 n/a – Complete Harborough increase the line speed through to increase the line speed between Infrastructure project is LSI Market Harborough in Kettering and Wigston South Authorised complete order to support a journey time Junction timing points in order to improvement between London and enable a reduction in Sectional Sheffield. Running Time (SRT). K004 New Cross - Mark Ellerby The project will provide increased To provide base traction power GRIP 6 Mar-20 n/a – On target Grid traction power supply capacity for supply capacity for increased DC completion project is DC electric services in South electric train services into London in and EIS on target London, North Kent and Sussex. It line with predicted future growth. is required to provide additional base capacity in the area for future train service increases. The project is a strategic upgrade and is part renewal funded in its replacement of existing obsolete 66kV equipment and connections. LNE001b Transpennine Leeds Station Kieran Additional capacity at Leeds Leeds Station Capacity Phase 1 EIS Dec-19 n/a – Complete Route Capacity Dunkin Station to support the operation of Enhancements - Additional capacity project is Upgrade – improvements longer trains and additional at Leeds Station to support the complete Intermediate services on several routes. Leeds operation of longer trains and Phase 2 EIS Dec-20 n/a – On target Station Capacity Enhancements additional services on a project is Interventions will also support the delivery of the number of routes. The project will be DfT’s infrastructure assumptions delivered in the following phased on target within the Northern and strategy: Phase 3 EIS Dec-21 n/a – On target Transpennine franchise • Phase 1 - Recontrol of the project is commitments. signalling control system to the on target (ROC)

5 Ref. Programme Project Network Narrative Output Activity/ Original Revised Status Code Rail Milestone Agreed Date Contact Date • Phase 2 - The relocking of 8No. existing signalling interlockings to provide additional signalling capacity • Phase 3 - A new 8-car platform (platform 0) and longer train standages on platforms 6. Track remodelling to the West end of the station to provide greater operational flexibility. Associated resignalling

Note that further outputs for the Transpennine Route Upgrade are being developed by Network Rail and will be published in this EDP as a separate programme (Transpennine Route Upgrade) once they have been agreed with the DfT. W001a Great Western Bristol Charles The electrification of the GWML Extension of the electrification of the EIS Nov-19 6th Jan- Missed & Electrification Parkway to Varey facilitates the introduction of Infrastructure 20 On target Cardiff electric train operation delivering (GWML) from Maidenhead (the Authorised Wootton significant journey time furthest extent of the Crossrail EIS CP6* n/a *Subject infrastructure works) to Cardiff, Bassett improvements on key intercity Infrastructure to change including power distribution works routes and high seating capacity Junction to and clearance works. Authorised control trains on suburban services (Chippenham East including into London Paddington. to Thingley) W002b Great Western IEP: Specific Michelle The project provides infrastructure Infrastructure capacity Bristol Dec-19 n/a – On target Capacity GWML Scogings capacity enhancements to enable enhancements as outlined in the Parkway 4th project is Enhancement Capacity the delivery of the Intercity client (DfT) remit “Infrastructure platform - EIS on target Programme schemes Express Programme. Output Specification” (IOS5) to - Infrastructure enable the operation of an enhanced Authorised passenger timetable from December 2019. At Bristol Parkway station, an additional platform face, signalling and track works. WX003 Reading, Feltham Stewart Firth The project supports the delivery The project will provide infrastructure EIS Dec-19 n/a – On target Ascot to Platform of the 2012 HLOS capacity metric to enable the operation of 10 car Infrastructure project is Waterloo train Extensions for London Waterloo services on the Reading to London Authorised on target lengthening and Level which indicates that it is necessary Waterloo and Aldershot via Ascot to London Waterloo routes. This will Crossing to provide capacity to programme relieve overcrowding, particularly Closure accommodate an additional between Virginia Waterloo and demand of 9,700 passengers in London Waterloo in the morning the three-hour morning peak. peak. F006a Felixstowe - Kate Warner To relieve capacity constraints at The project will provide infrastructure EIS Dec-19 n/a – On target Branch the port of Felixstowe such that to enable operation of up to 47 Infrastructure project is Capacity freight demand from Felixstowe in freight train paths per day in each Authorised on target Enhancement CP6 and CP7 can be met. direction on the branch line to and The scope of works includes from the Port of Felixstowe. provision of a new 1.4km passing 6 Ref. Programme Project Network Narrative Output Activity/ Original Revised Status Code Rail Milestone Agreed Date Contact Date loop at Trimley, 4 Crossing upgrades, 6-foot crossing closures, a new bridleway bridge, 5 new S&C units, provision of diversionary route for FTN and signalling enhancements for the new layout. F006b Doncaster – - Richard Synopsis: W12 gauge Gauge clearance for W12 container EIS Jun-19 n/a – Complete Immingham Iggulden enhancement from Doncaster, traffic on the branch line between Infrastructure project is W12 gauge (both Hexthorpe Jn and Marshgate Immingham and the East Coast Authorised complete clearance Jn) to Immingham and Main Line, connecting the port with Killingholme. There are 29 foul the network of ‘high gauge’ container structures that need to be cleared routes. to achieve W12 gauge clearance. F006c Northern Ports - Richard Priority interventions to increase An increase from 1 to 2 freight train EIS Dec-19 n/a – On target and Iggulden freight capacity between the Port paths between the Port of Infrastructure project is Transpennine of Liverpool and the WCML and and Earlestown. Authorised on target capacity Transpennine routes. Entails double tracking a 400m stretch at the port boundary and installing flashing yellow aspects at Earlestown to ease approach control. F006d Peak Forest to - Thomas Provision of an extended run Infrastructure to allow longer trains EIS May-19 n/a – Complete London Drury round facility at Buxton to enable with a gross trailing weight of 2600 – Infrastructure project is Freight freight trains to be routed to/from 3000 tonnes between Peak Forest Authorised complete (Buxton, the routes to Hindlow and Great and the Midland Mainline and Hindlow/ Rocks. ultimately destinations in London Dowlow) and the South East. LNE001c Northern train - Lawrence Programme of works across LNW The work, which consists of EIS Apr-20 n/a – On target LNW008 lengthening Cheung and LNE routes, with deliverables extending c.120 platforms at 60 Infrastructure project is required for each timetable change stations, will enable longer rolling Authorised on target from December 2017 to May 2020. stock to be operated by (ARN) to provide increased capacity for passengers.

7 Ref. Programme Project Network Narrative Output Activity/ Original Revised Status Code Rail Milestone Agreed Date Contact Date IFDfT008 Gatwick - Stephen The project will provide a new By improving pedestrian journeys EIS Nov-22 n/a – On target Airport station Diplock station concourse above the within the station, the scheme will Infrastructure project is existing station platforms with contribute to Network Rail’s Authorised on target increased space for passengers objectives to deliver a safe, efficient and an improved connection to and reliable rail service. The scheme Gatwick Airport South Terminal via will help to meet Network Rail’s the NR footbridge. It will also commitment to put improved include additional platform work, accessibility at the heart of its station refurbishment of the existing re‐designs. The scheme will also station concourse and help to meet the Department for overbridges. The project will Transport’s objectives for improving enable improved passenger journeys and providing safe, secure access via new stairs and lifts, and sustainable transport. The while it also aims to provide scheme was recommended by the increased circulation space and a Interim Report of the Airports modern open plan ticket retailing Commission in 2013. hub.

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