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GTR 2018 Timetable Consultation

Issued: Thursday 15 September 2016

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Updates to document since publication:

Date Description of change

16.09.16 Clarification for peak services via Redhill in comparison with pre-London Bridge works (page 28).

22.09.16 Corrections to calling patterns in GN5 table, website address, Cambridge roadshow day, SN3.11 & 3.12 title and ref page on page 67

06.10.2016 Page 5 Updated Meet the Manager (Victoria cancelled) Clarification on page 66 re: Watton-at-Stone Page 55 Typo corrected on 6.3A route Page 69 GN2 Route calling pattern correction Page 70 GN4.3 Clarification to Hadley Wood off peak frequency

04.11.2016 Page 5 Additional Meet the Manager at Horsham on Thursday 17 November 2016 1700 – 1900 Page 19 TL5 correction to calling pattern. Knebworth south bound morning peak Page 19 TL6 correction to calling pattern. Baldock peak only Page 20 TL7 correction to frequency on Mon-Sat evenings. Should be 2 tph every 30 minutes Page 55 SN6.3 correction to calling pattern. Littlehaven peak only Page 69 GN2 correction to calling pattern. Knebworth north bound evening peak

Thank you for taking the time to read and respond to our Consultation. The details contained within this consultation represent proposals which will lead up to the biggest timetable change many routes around London and the South East have seen for decades. We are keen for everyone to have their say in shaping the future train service. This is one of the earliest consultations any train operator has launched prior to a significant timetable change. The detail contained within this document has been prepared to enable us to help make informed choices and recommendations to funders on behalf of our stakeholders and passengers in the design of the GTR timetable for 2018. Following the conclusion of this Consultation, some of the detail contained within this document may be subject to change depending on the responses received. We will keep you informed throughout the process with any updates.

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This Consultation sets out proposed changes to the timetable which will be operated by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) in 2018 following completion of the Thameslink Programme. This will be the biggest timetable change on the routes affected in a generation. We are therefore seeking feedback from any interested parties who may be affected by the proposed changes to help shape the new patterns of service.

Introduction The GTR franchise is a Management Contract with the Department for Transport (DfT) specifying the service and agreeing any changes. GTR and the DfT are working together to propose changes to the services to provide the capacity and levels of performance required. GTR operates train services under four local brands, Gatwick Express, Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink as follows:

Gatwick Express: non-stop direct services between London Victoria, Gatwick Airport and Brighton.

Great Northern: connects London with Welwyn Garden City, Hertford, Stevenage, Cambridge, Peterborough, Ely and Kings Lynn.

Southern: frequent Metro service between London and South London and Surrey. Mainline services between London, Gatwick Airport and the Sussex Coast. Coastway services between Brighton, Worthing, Chichester, Portsmouth, Southampton to the West and Lewes, Eastbourne, Hastings and Ashford to the East.

Thameslink: cross-London services linking north and south between Bedford, Brighton, Wimbledon and Sevenoaks.

During 2018 a number of Great Northern and Southern services will be transferred to Thameslink. New services from Kent will also be introduced to provide an expanded cross-London network. These proposed changes will be explained throughout this document. To ensure we deliver a high performing timetable which meets the needs of passengers, some significant changes to the Thameslink network are proposed from those previously announced.

Background to 2018 timetable change The Thameslink Programme is funded by the government through the DfT, with Network Rail delivering infrastructure improvements, Siemens delivering new trains and GTR providing additional passenger services. When the Programme completes in 2018, it will transform north-south travel through London; journeys will be improved with trains every two to three minutes through central London at peak times. Improved connections will give you better travel options to more destinations than ever before, modern track will make your journeys more reliable and new trains will provide additional capacity. Network Rail is carrying out station, track and signalling works, working closely with GTR to minimise disruption to passengers. As part of the Programme, Network Rail will simplify the track layouts on the approaches to London Bridge station which will allow for a more reliable, less congested railway. In order to achieve this, Network Rail will introduce new infrastructure including a major new section of railway.

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As the Thameslink Programme progresses and the infrastructure capability becomes better understood, we continue to review and refine the service specification for December 2018, working in partnership with the Department for Transport, to ensure the future timetable is reliable and meets the needs of our passengers.

Why is GTR consulting? This consultation seeks to increase our understanding of what service is required to meet the majority of our passengers needs. This initial consultation focuses on specific areas such as trains per hour, calling patterns and journey times for weekday peak and off peak services.

Following a review of the feedback from the initial consultation, we will release more detailed timetables for both weekdays and weekends during 2017. A description of the consultation process is shown in the next section. Changes to train services will happen throughout 2018 to deliver the final service in December. The vast majority of changes will commence from the timetable change on Sunday 13 May 2018.

The consultation process The consultation will be undertaken in two parts. This process forms the first phase as described below.

Phase 1

Consultation

Sept to Dec 2016

• Phase one of the consultation will focus on the expected benefits, changes to train services, proposed frequencies and calling patterns with some specific options for timetable development. Services between 0700 and 2200 will be consulted on initially. Trains outside this period will be confirmed in phase two as we work with Network Rail on the preferred maintenance strategy.

• Our initial plans will be shared with stakeholders and passengers for feedback.

• The consultation period will last for three months and will be advertised widely. There will be opportunities to speak with us directly at our planned Meet the Manager and Roadshow events.

• This consultation will be the earliest a train operator has released proposals in advance of the planned changes allowing sufficient time for meaningful and on-going engagement.

• GTR is working with Network Rail and other industry partners on these proposals.

Phase 2

Consultation

During 2017

• Following consideration of phase one consultation responses and results from initial timetable evaluation, we will further develop and refine the 2018 timetable into an all-day version for Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays.

• These plans will be shared with stakeholders for further comment and refinement to ensure, where possible, the plans meet passenger needs. At this stage first and last trains will be confimed.

• The number of carriages on each train will also be shown and capacity figures for each route will also be confirmed.

• We expect these plans to be shared during late spring / early summer 2017 following industry review of our proposals prior to formally finalising the timetable with Network Rail who will act as a stakeholder for the purpose of this consultation.

Implementation

Phased throughout 2018

• Following phase two the consultation process, the final timetable will be confirmed.

• An awareness programme will begin to communicate the significant changes to train services throughout the year.

• The first stages of the timetable will be launched in January 2018 followed by May 2018 and finally December 2018.

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How to respond to the consultation? Information provided will only be used for purposes of the consultation and will not be passed outside of GTR or its operating brands Gatwick Express, Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink. It would be helpful if you could provide us with your contact details (either name and address or email address) as we may want to contact you in relation to this consultation. Please respond via the online survey on the website or if you are not able to do this, you can post your responses to:


East Side Offices Kings Cross Station

Kings Cross London N1C 4AP

Throughout the consultation period the respective websites will be updated with frequently asked questions. If you have a question please email [email protected] or write to the above address.

Opportunities to speak with us directly For those who would like to speak to us directly, members of the 2018 Timetable Planning team will be at the following “meet the managers” events that are scheduled during the consultation period:

Station Date Time

London Victoria Thursday 13 October 2016 0730 – 0930 (cancelled)

London Blackfriars Thursday 20 October 2016 1630 – 1900

London Bridge Thursday 10 November 2016 0730 – 0930

London Kings Cross Tuesday 08 November 2016 1630 – 1900

London St Pancras Int Thursday 08 December 2016 0730 – 0930

The team will also be present at the following “meet the managers” events held by Southeastern:

Station Date Time

London Charing Cross Tuesday 11 October 2016 0730 – 0930

London Cannon Street Tuesday 08 November 2016 0730 – 0930

London Bridge Tuesday 06 December 2016 0730 – 0930

The team are also planning to be at the following stations during the consultation period to answer any questions:

Station Date Time

Bedford Tuesday 04 October 2016 1700 – 1900

Brighton Thursday 06 October 2016 1700 – 1900

Cambridge Wednesday 12 October 2016 1700 – 1900

Dartford Monday 31 October 2016 1700 – 1900

Greenwich Tuesday 01 November 2016 0630 – 0900

Horsham Thursday 17 November 2016 1700 - 1900

Maidstone East Tuesday 29 November 2016 0630 – 0900

Reigate Wednesday 23 November 2016 1700 – 1900

Stevenage Thursday 13 October 2016 0630 – 0900

St Albans City Wednesday 05 October 2016 0630 – 0900

These events will be advertised on local station posters and on our website.

mailto:[email protected]

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How long will the consultation period last for? We are keen for as many interested parties as possible, whether as groups or individuals, to be involved in shaping the future train service. The first stage of the consultation will start on Thursday 15 September 2016 and close at 1700 on Thursday 08 December 2016. The consultation will last for a period of 12 weeks to reflect the scale of the proposals. The second phase of the consultation, which will take into account views and comments raised with us during the first phase, will focus on providing detailed weekday and weekend timetables for review and comments. This consultation phase is expected to commence in late spring / early summer 2017. Respondents who provide contact details as part of the first phase consultation process will automatically be updated with developments in the second phase. Full details of the consultation are shown on a dedicated section on each of our train service brands: www.greatnorthernrail.co.uk/2018consultation www.gatwickexpress.com/2018consultation www.southernrailway.com/2018consultation www.thameslinkrailway.com/2018consultation Each website contains the same information and documentation.

Alternative Formats

We can provide copies of this documentation in alternative formats by contacting [email protected]. The alternative formats available are: - Large print - Braille

http://www.greatnorthernrail.co.uk/2018consultation

http://www.gatwickexpress.com/2018consultation

http://www.southernrailway.com/2018consultation

http://www.thameslinkrailway.com/2018consultation

mailto:[email protected]

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Our approach to 2018 The Thameslink Programme is currently at its most critical, complex and restrictive stage. We know the operational delivery of train services has been very difficult and challenging for passengers during this period with in some cases a reduction in train services whilst London Bridge station is being rebuilt. When the Programme is completed in 2018 there will be new infrastructure, using the latest signalling technology to deliver an improved more frequent service through Central London, and a new fleet of trains which will inject much needed additional capacity throughout the network. We have adopted a fresh approach to reviewing service provision to ensure proposals can be integrated to provide a timetable which meets passenger needs and ultimately puts the Thameslink route at the heart of the UK rail network. We have approached the four key priorities for timetable development principles as follows:

1) Passenger Demand

Over the last decade, growth across our routes and the UK rail system has been exceptional. The chart below shows the total passenger growth by each London terminal and Thameslink route.

Data source: Ticket sales modified by surveys (MOIRA data inspector) Victoria and London Bridge data for Southern Railway only

The transformation of the timetable proposed in this document is designed to make optimum use of the enhanced and expanded rail infrastructure, together with additional train carriages to accommodate growing demand providing a step change in service provision and meeting the needs of passengers and this demand throughout the regions we serve for decades beyond.

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Blackfriars (from south) 94% growth since 2000 4.4% average year on year growth

Moorgate (from north) 187% growth since 2000 7.3% average year on year growth

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We have thoroughly analysed passenger demand throughout our network identifying key journeys which has informed our proposals. In most cases we believe our proposals meet current and future travel patterns across all of our routes. We have also taken into account future developments such as Crossrail which may also alter travel patterns to and through London when the Elizabeth line opens in 2018. Where changes are proposed we have analysed each one to assess the number of passengers that could be impacted as a result. As part of this consultation, for each station we serve, we have included the top six destinations. This will enable respondents to access our proposals based on factual data. These figures are based on actual ticket sales. Please see our website for details.

2) Capacity As part of our proposals we have sought to address current and future passenger demand so far as possible taking into account future developments across our routes. Our franchise will see a total of 1,398 additional new build train carriages introduced. This started with a complete replacement of the Gatwick Express fleet with 108 new carriages introduced and completed in August 2016. Introduction of an entire new train fleet of 1,140 carriages for the Thameslink routes is underway and finally an entirely new fleet of 150 carriages for the Great Northern Metro Moorgate routes is due to be completed in 2018. To address areas of high growth experienced since 2014, we have also been successful in securing further additional carriages to improve the passenger experience and reduce overcrowding. 104 additional carriages (26 x 4 carriage trains) over and above the original franchise plans will be used to address crowding issues on the Cambridge and Kings Lynn Great Northern Mainline route, Southern West London Line, South London Metro and Mainline services. Starting later in 2016, 116 Class 387 carriages built in 2014 and currently used on our Thameslink route will transform the Great Northern route replacing 30 year old carriages. These units will ultimately inject much needed capacity onto our Cambridge and Kings Lynn services and also serve a planned new station at Cambridge North.

3) Operational resilience and robustness Our proposals include a complete redesign and overhaul of the current timetable. We have retained elements which work well and have adopted best industry practice and fresh thinking into our proposals. The proposed timetable will include:

Increased turnaround times across the network to ensure trains leave on time at the beginning of their journey

More time at busy stations to allow for the increased number of passengers getting on and off trains

Additional time between certain locations to reflect the actual running time of the train and ensure right time arrival at critical locations

Improved intervals between trains and optimised calling patterns (which in a very small number of locations may include a slight reduction from the current levels but still meets demand)

Train services become ‘self-contained’ to dedicated routes, reducing the spread of delays from incidents, ultimately making it easier to recover from disruption and subsequent delays

Journey times in the proposed timetable will be more realistic, taking into account the capability of the available infrastructure and the number of passengers we now carry. Addressing these issues will ultimately lead to a more reliable and punctual train service.

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4) Reliable infrastructure to support the train service Network Rail’s maintenance programme will need to be enhanced in response to the increase and changes to services throughout the network to ensure on-going reliable and robust infrastructure throughout the network. Therefore, we will need to consider how we provide Network Rail with the necessary access to the track to achieve this. The new timetable in 2018 provides the opportunity to approach this differently, with the option to provide Network Rail increased engineering access late on weekday evenings. This could result in reduced weekend engineering works throughout the year. Examples could include:

reduced frequency after 2300 on some routes weekdays and Saturdays

earlier last trains on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, when demand is lower, with later trains on Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays when demand is higher

later first trains on Sundays on some routes

reduced frequency on some routes on Sunday mornings

We are keen to understand your views to help shape the approach with Network Rail. It is for this reason that we have not shown any proposed service levels after 2200 or before 0700 in this consultation. Full details of train service levels during these time periods will follow in phase two. The eventual track maintenance strategy will need to be agreed between GTR, Network Rail and the DfT. Questions 1-13 in the on line survey are about your travel habits. ALL questions are optional.

Q Question 14:

Do you support proposals to approach engineering works differently? Please select all options you support. Reduced frequency on some routes after 2300 on Weekdays and Saturdays Earlier last trains on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays on some routes Later first trains on Sunday mornings on some routes I don’t support proposals to change the current engineering works hours Any further comments on this proposal?

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Proposals for an expanded north to south cross-London Thameslink network from 2018 Thameslink is the brand name given to train services running through Central London serving London Blackfriars, City Thameslink, Farringdon and London St Pancras International stations (the “Core”) currently linking Bedford, Luton and St Albans City in the north with Gatwick Airport, Brighton, Wimbledon, Sutton, Sevenoaks and Orpington in the south. Thameslink will be expanded to serve many more destinations from 2018. This means a number of train services currently operated by Great Northern, Southern or Southeastern will be transferred to Thameslink during 2018. 2018 will see the return of Thameslink services stopping at London Bridge. A new tunnel link will open between London St Pancras International and Finsbury Park. This allows train services which currently start and finish at London Kings Cross to be extended to run through to new destinations south of London for the first time bringing direct trains between Cambridge, Peterborough and Gatwick Airport. 24 trains per hour (tph) will operate during peak periods (18tph during off peak periods) at frequent intervals of 2-3 minutes making full use of the new Thameslink infrastructure. New technological advances to the signalling equipment mean trains will be able to run at higher frequencies than currently possible. Identifying where passengers travel currently and predicting future travel demand, in particular to routes south of London Blackfriars, has been a key factor in developing a revised service which meets passengers needs.

Figure 1: Thameslink Demand Data source: Ticket sales modified by surveys (MOIRA data inspector)

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The results of this analysis are shown in figure 1 Thameslink demand. This highlights the importance of the Wimbledon loop route via Herne Hill which has the most demand to and from the Thameslink route. This is closely followed by stations on the Greenwich-Dartford route and Catford loop.

Following completion of the Thameslink Programme, train services to and from Dartford and Greenwich currently operated by Southeastern would only be able to operate to and from London Cannon Street due to revised infrastructure arrangements. Demand analysis shows that passengers use a range of other London stations, a significant proportion being Thameslink stations. The Catford Loop line generates significant passenger demand but currently is only served by two trains per hour throughout the day. It is recognised that this route requires a more frequent service than is currently provided. Analysis has also revealed that passengers travelling from stations between Norwood Junction and New Cross Gate (shown as the Sydenham route on the graph), in many cases travel beyond London Bridge to stations such as London Charing Cross, London Blackfriars, City Thameslink, Farringdon, London St Pancras International and beyond. Whilst this route ranked third in terms of passengers travelling to Thameslink stations London Overground are expected to operate additional services to meet this demand. Introducing Thameslink trains on this route is not appropriate due to the direct interaction with other high frequency trains on the East London Line and a lack of suitable turnaround facilities. Equally there is insufficient track capacity between London Bridge and Charing Cross due to the intensity of Southeastern Kent services so these options are not proposed in this consultation as there is no scope to introduce a direct service. Alternative high frequency Thameslink and Southeastern trains will be available at London Bridge where passengers will be able to easily interchange, for onward destinations, between trains using step-free access. Analysis also showed that demand from the Caterham and Tattenham Corner routes is almost entirely made of up passengers travelling from Purley, East Croydon and Norwood Junction to London. Passenger demand from the Caterham and Tattenham Corner stations when taken in isolation would place these routes as the least popular.

The Thameslink transition During 2018 the new Thameslink timetable will be transformed over a number of phases throughout the year. From January 2018 services between Brighton and Bedford will re-introduced on a phased basis via London Bridge. However the timetable structure north and south will be largely unaltered at this stage. There are likely to be some changes to Southeastern and Kent Thameslink services too. Details of these proposed changes will be communicated in phase two of the consultation process. From May 2018 significant changes will be made to the timetable in preparation for the final December 2018 timetable. From May 2018 the whole network will be redesigned with an increased Thameslink peak service of 20 trains per hour operating through Central London. Existing Southern, Gatwick Express and Great Northern services will also change. Initially four Thameslink trains per hour in the peaks will break their links and will only operate as far as London Bridge or London Blackfriars (from the south) and will restart from London Kings Cross (from the north) until the high capacity infrastructure becomes available through the Central London core section. From December 2018 the four Thameslink services not running through in May will be linked to provide a continuous journey north to south when the final infrastructure upgrades are completed and the full benefits of the Thameslink Programme will be realised.

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Proposed Thameslink service patterns from 2018

Figure 2: Proposed Thameslink service map from 2018

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For the purpose of this consultation, each Thameslink route has been allocated a route number and designated as a Mainline or Metro route for easy identification. The unique route numbers feature across all material produced as part of this consultation. Mainline routes will include first class accommodation whilst Metro routes will not.

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These proposals will mean more Thameslink services will operate to new destinations in Kent with other cross-London north to south Thameslink routes amended. The following Thameslink services will continue to be provided in 2018:

Bedford – Luton – St Albans City – Central London (via London Bridge) – Gatwick Airport (4tph) continuing to Brighton (2tph);

St Albans City – Central London (via Elephant & Castle) – Tulse Hill – Streatham –

Wimbledon (Loop);

Central London (via Elephant & Castle) – Peckham Rye – Bromley South – Swanley – Bat & Ball – Sevenoaks

The following Thameslink services will be introduced as previously announced in 2018:

Cambridge – Stevenage – Central London (via London Bridge) – East Croydon – Gatwick Airport – Brighton;

Peterborough – Stevenage – Central London (via London Bridge) – East Croydon –

Redhill – Gatwick Airport – Horsham and

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Bedford – Luton – St Albans City – Central London (via London Bridge) – East

Grinstead or Littlehampton The following new Thameslink services are proposed to be introduced in 2018:

Luton – St Albans City – West Hampstead Thameslink – Central London (via London Bridge) – Greenwich – Abbey Wood – Dartford – Rochester – Rainham;

Luton – St Albans City – West Hampstead Thameslink – Central London (via

Elephant & Castle) – Catford – Bromley South – Orpington;

Cambridge – Stevenage – Central London (via London Bridge) – Swanley – Maidstone East

A summary of the proposed changes are:

Thameslink services reinstated to serve London Bridge with much improved peak frequency and improved journey times as a result of no longer running on the South London diversion route.

Significantly improved peak frequency and capacity uplift between Central London and St Albans, Luton and Bedford.

Improved off peak services for Luton, Luton Airport Parkway, Harpenden, St

Albans City, Radlett, Elstree & Borehamwood, Mill Hill Broadway and West Hampstead Thameslink with services increased from four to six trains per hour during Monday to Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. These additional train services will run semi fast between Luton and Central London and continue to Greenwich, Dartford and Rainham.

New cross-London journey opportunities will be created between Cambridge – Stevenage – Central London (via London Bridge) – East Croydon – Gatwick Airport – Brighton and also between Peterborough – Stevenage – Central London (via London Bridge) – East Croydon – Redhill – Gatwick Airport – Horsham. These new routes will provide direct connectivity with Gatwick Airport for the first time. These routes will double the frequency from hourly to half hourly of semi fast trains between both Cambridge and Peterborough and Central London. We are exploring ways of serving Cambridge North with this service too. Please see page 61 for details.

New cross-London journey opportunities providing multiple connectivity opportunities

will be created between Luton – St Albans City – West Hampstead Thameslink – Central London (via London Bridge) – Greenwich – Abbey Wood – Dartford – Rochester – Rainham. This new route will provide multiple new connections with the new east to west Elizabeth Line (formally Crossrail) at Abbey Wood. The route can also be operated by 8 or 12 car trains which is an important consideration once a new station opens at Brent Cross (scheduled for 2021).

New all day train services are proposed to be introduced between Kentish Town –

Central London (via Elephant & Castle) – Catford – Bromley South – Orpington. During Monday to Friday peak periods these trains will be extended to and from Luton. This is in addition to the current train services between London Blackfriars – Elephant & Castle – Catford – Bromley South – Swanley – Sevenoaks. During peak periods these trains will be extended to and from Welwyn Garden City. The two routes combine between London Blackfriars and Bickley to provide 4tph on the Catford Loop route at all times of the day, doubling the frequency of Thameslink train services.

To provide increased frequency the stopping Cambridge services will be linked to Maidstone East. This will provide double the stopping train frequency between Cambridge and Central London. To improve journey times between Maidstone East and Central London, and to re-instate journey opportunities previously removed in

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2009, these trains will run via London Bridge (instead of Elephant & Castle). Previously the Maidstone East services were intended to be a predominately peak only. It is now proposed for this service to operate all day Mondays to Fridays and Saturdays. Some services will also be extended to or from Ashford International.

There will be improvements to evening and Sunday services on the Wimbledon loop with earlier and later trains than present.

Q Question 15:

Do you support the proposed frequency increase for Thameslink services at Luton, Luton Airport Parkway, Harpenden, St Albans City, Radlett, Elstree & Borehamwood, Mill Hill Broadway and West Hampstead Thameslink with the introduction of a new semi fast service? Yes No Any further comments on this proposal?

Q Question 16:

Do you support the proposal for Thameslink services on the North Kent line serving Greenwich, Abbey Wood, Dartford and Medway Towns? Yes No Any further comments on this proposal?

Q Question 17:

Do you support the proposed increase in frequency of Thameslink services on the Catford Loop line? Yes No Any further comments on this proposal?

Q Question 18:

Do you support the proposal for Thameslink Maidstone East services to operate via London Bridge instead of Elephant & Castle restoring train services previously withdrawn in 2009? Yes No Any further comments on this proposal?

The above proposals mean that trains to and from Caterham and Tattenham Corner, routes previously proposed to be part of an expanded Thameslink network, will remain as Southern South London Metro services with increased capacity as compared to today.

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Previous stakeholder engagement and our analysis have suggested that very few passengers on these lines currently travel beyond London Bridge to other cross-London Thameslink destinations compared with other routes that could potentially benefit. Passengers from these routes will still be able to benefit from Thameslink services if they change at Purley, East Croydon or London Bridge for frequent connections. Significant changes are proposed for all Southern South London Metro services, creating a more simplified and robust network, which delivers enhanced capacity and better matches passenger demand including a range of improvements for the Caterham and Tattenham Corner routes. Please see our proposals for a redesigned and simplified Southern network section of this document for further details.

Q Question 19:

On balance do you support the retention of Caterham and Tattenham Corner services as part of Southern South London Metro? Proposed improvements for the Caterham and Tattenham Corner routes include longer 10 carriage trains and other off peak enhancements (full details in Southern South London Metro section). Yes No Any further comments on this proposal?

Q Question 20:

Any other comments in relation to the expanded Thameslink network from 2018?

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Proposed service levels We have produced a number of documents to help you easily identify proposed train services from a selected station. These will show proposed new routes and frequencies for each station and a comparison with current service levels.

Proposed route frequency guide Within this document under each service brand, every proposed route for the purposes of this consultation has a unique route number which will identify the principal route followed by the proposed calling pattern. In a small number of cases, some routes will serve additional stations, mainly in the peak periods or during early morning or late evenings. If this is the case, stations which fall into this category will be shown as ‘limited’, ‘peak only’ or ‘early morning, late evening only’. The proposed frequency for the peak, high peak, daytime and evening will be shown including the likely Saturday and Sunday frequency. Please note that the Sunday service provision is subject to change, full details will be shared during phase two of the consultation.

Notes for reading the following tables: Daytime: this refers to train services between 1000-1559 on weekdays, 0700-1859 on Saturdays or 1000-2059 on Sundays. Evening: this refers to train services between 1900-2159 on weekdays and Saturdays. Sunday evenings are included within the Sunday daytime range shown above. Peak: refers to train services at London St Pancras International, London Kings Cross, Moorgate, London Bridge, London Blackfriars, London Victoria, Kensington Olympia or Brighton arriving between 0700-0959 or departing between 1600-1859 on weekdays. High Peak: refers to train services at London St Pancras International, London Kings Cross, Moorgate, London Bridge, London Blackfriars, London Victoria, Kensington Olympia or Brighton arriving between 0800-0959 or departing between 1730-1829 on weekdays (except Brighton which is 1700-1759). These trains are also included in the peak train column. For example – Peak 4tph, High Peak 2tph would mean a total of 4tph during the peak period of which 2tph are in the high peak period.

Station by station comparison tool For each station we serve, we have produced a station by station comparison tool into routes. This database will enable a comparison of indicative train service proposals compared with current levels. We have identified increased (shown in green) and decreases (shown in red) for each time period. This interactive database is available to download on the 2018 consultation website.

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Proposed Thameslink service patterns This section details the proposed Thameslink routes, typical calling pattern and frequency throughout the day.

C Comments 21 to 33

Specific comments can be made on individual services within each sub route in the survey.

Thameslink Mainline Route TL1: Bedford – Luton – St Albans City – Central London (via London Bridge) – East Croydon – Gatwick Airport – Brighton Serving: Bedford, Flitwick, Harlington, Leagrave, Luton, Luton Airport Parkway, Harpenden, St Albans City, West Hampstead (except Monday to Friday peaks), London St Pancras International, Farringdon, City Thameslink, London Blackfriars, London Bridge, East Croydon, Gatwick Airport, Three Bridges, Balcombe, Haywards Heath, Wivelsfield, Burgess Hill and Brighton

Proposed Frequency (trains per hour / intervals in minutes)

Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri

High Peak Mon-Sat Daytimes

Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Bedford to and from Brighton

2tph 2tph 2tph 2tph 2tph

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Note 1: An hourly overnight train service will be provided between Bedford and Three Bridges on all nights except the early hours of Sunday morning. This may be supplemented by additional hourly overnight services between Bedford and London St Pancras International (subject to continued funding following the trial service which commenced in December 2015 for three years).

Thameslink Mainline Route TL2: Bedford – Luton – St Albans City – Central London (via London Bridge) – East Croydon – Redhill – Gatwick Airport Serving: Bedford, Flitwick, Harlington, Leagrave, Luton, Luton Airport Parkway, Harpenden, St Albans City, London St Pancras International, Farringdon, City Thameslink, London Blackfriars, London Bridge, Norwood Junction, East Croydon, Purley, Coulsdon South (Monday to Friday peaks only), Merstham (Monday to Friday peaks only), Redhill, Earlswood, Salfords, Horley and Gatwick Airport.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Bedford to and from Gatwick

Airport


Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Thameslink Mainline Routes TL1 and TL2 combine to provide four trains per hour all day every 15 minutes (Mondays to Saturdays) between Bedford, Luton, St Albans City, Central London,

East Croydon and Gatwick Airport

Thameslink Mainline Route TL3: Bedford – Luton – St Albans City – Central London (via London Bridge) – East Croydon – Oxted – East Grinstead Serving: Bedford, Flitwick, Luton, Harpenden, St Albans City, London St Pancras International, Farringdon, City Thameslink, London Blackfriars, London Bridge, East Croydon, South Croydon, Sanderstead, Riddlesdown, Upper Warlingham, Woldingham, Oxted, Hurst Green, Lingfield, Dormans and East Grinstead.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Bedford to and from East Grinstead

2tph 2tph

No Service No Service No Service Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

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Thameslink Mainline Route TL4: Bedford – Luton – St Albans City – Central London (via London Bridge) – East Croydon – Three Bridges – Hove – Worthing – Littlehampton Serving: Bedford, Leagrave, Luton, Harpenden, St Albans City, London St Pancras International, Farringdon, City Thameslink, London Blackfriars, London Bridge, East Croydon, Three Bridges, Haywards Heath, Preston Park, Hove, Portslade, Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing, Worthing, West Worthing, Durrington-on-Sea, Goring-by-Sea, Angmering and Littlehampton


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Bedford to and from

Littlehampton

2tph (See Note 1)

2tph No Service No Service No Service

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Note 1: A total of four peak trains will operate between Littlehampton, Central London and beyond in each peak period. Four trains north in the morning peak and four trains south in the evening peak.

Thameslink Mainline Routes TL1, TL2, TL3 and TL4 combine to provide eight trains per hour

during peak times (Mondays to Fridays) between Bedford, Luton, St Albans City, Central London and East Croydon

Thameslink Mainline Route TL5: Peterborough – Stevenage – Central London (via London Bridge) – East Croydon – Redhill – Gatwick Airport – Horsham Serving: Peterborough, Huntingdon, St Neots, Sandy, Biggleswade, Arlesey, Hitchin, Stevenage, Knebworth (am peak south bound only) Finsbury Park, London St Pancras International, Farringdon, City Thameslink, London Blackfriars, London Bridge, East Croydon, Coulsdon South, Merstham, Redhill, Gatwick Airport, Three Bridges, Crawley, Ifield, Faygate (peak only), Littlehaven and Horsham.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Peterborough to and from Horsham


Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Thameslink Mainline Routes TL2 and TL5 combine to provide four trains per hour (daily) between Central London, East Croydon, Redhill and Gatwick Airport. SN Route SN5.1 and SN5.2

will provide additional trains between London Victoria, East Croydon and Redhill providing a combined frequency of six trains per hour

Thameslink Mainline Route TL6: Cambridge (semi-fast) – Stevenage – Central London (via London Bridge) – East Croydon – Gatwick Airport – Brighton Serving: Cambridge, Royston, Baldock (peak only) Letchworth Garden City, Hitchin, Stevenage, Finsbury Park, London St Pancras International, Farringdon, City Thameslink, London Blackfriars, London Bridge, East Croydon, Gatwick Airport, Three Bridges, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Hassocks, Preston Park and Brighton. There are also proposals to serve Cambridge North, please see page 62 for details.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Cambridge to and from Brighton


Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Thameslink Mainline Routes TL5 and TL6 combine to provide four trains per hour every 15

minutes (daily) between Stevenage, Central London, East Croydon, Gatwick Airport and Three Bridges

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Thameslink Mainline Routes TL1 and TL6 combine to provide four trains per (daily) hour between Central London, East Croydon, Gatwick Airport, Haywards Heath and Brighton

Thameslink Mainline Route TL7: Cambridge (stopping) – Stevenage – Central London (via London Bridge) – Swanley – Maidstone East – (Ashford International) Serving: Cambridge, Foxton, Shepreth, Meldreth, Royston, Ashwell & Morden, Baldock, Letchworth Garden City, Hitchin, Stevenage, Knebworth, Welwyn North, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Potters Bar, Finsbury Park, London St Pancras International, Farringdon, City Thameslink, London Blackfriars, London Bridge, (St Mary Cray or Swanley – see below), Otford, Borough Green & Wrotham, West Malling and Maidstone East. A limited number of trains will be extended between Maidstone East and Ashford International serving Bearsted only.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Cambridge to and from

Maidstone East


(See Note 1)

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 60 minutes


Ashford Int

2 trains AM Peak

1 train PM Peak (See Note 2)

2 trains AM Peak

1 train PM Peak (See Note 2)

No Service

3 trains (See Note 3) No Service

Limited Service Limited Service Limited Service

Note 1: On Sundays Route TL7 will operate between Cambridge and London Kings Cross only. Note 2: Four trains will operate between Ashford International and Cambridge. In the morning peak, a

total of four trains are proposed, two of which will arrive Central London in the high peak period. In the evening peak, two peak trains will operate, one of which will depart Central London in the high peak period. Note 3: Three trains will operate from Cambridge to Ashford International on Monday to Friday evenings

only. There will be no Saturday evening service.

Thameslink Mainline Routes TL6 and TL7 combine to provide four trains per hour (Mondays to Saturdays) between Cambridge, Stevenage and Central London.

Route GN1 will also provide additional fast services between Cambridge and London Kings Cross with a combined frequency of six trains per hour

Q Question 28:

The proposed Thameslink service between Cambridge and Maidstone East is only able to serve either St Mary Cray or Swanley due to insufficient time to enable the train to arrive in time to start its return journey from Maidstone East. Please select which station you would prefer the train to call. St Mary Cray Swanley

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Thameslink Metro Route TL8: (Welwyn Garden City) – Central London (via Elephant & Castle) – Catford – Bromley South – Swanley – Otford - Sevenoaks Serving: London Blackfriars, Elephant & Castle, Denmark Hill, Peckham Rye, Nunhead, Crofton Park, Catford, Bellingham, Beckenham Hill, Ravensbourne, Shortlands, Bromley South, Bickley, St Mary Cray, Swanley, Eynsford, Shoreham, Otford, Bat & Ball and Sevenoaks. During Monday to Friday peak periods, trains will also serve Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Potters Bar, New Barnet, Oakleigh Park, New Southgate, Finsbury Park, London St Pancras International, Farringdon and City Thameslink.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Welwyn GC to and from

Sevenoaks

2tph (See Note 1)

2tph (See Note 1)


Every 30 minutes

London Blackfriars to

and from Sevenoaks


Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Note 1: During Monday to Friday peak periods Route TL8 is extended to serve Welwyn Garden City. At

all other times trains will operate between London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks only.

Thameslink Metro Route TL9: (Luton) – Kentish Town – Central London (via Elephant & Castle) – Catford – Bromley South – Orpington Serving: Kentish Town (not Monday to Friday peak periods), London St Pancras International, Farringdon, City Thameslink, London Blackfriars, Elephant & Castle, Denmark Hill, Peckham Rye, Nunhead, Crofton Park, Catford, Bellingham, Beckenham Hill, Ravensbourne, Shortlands, Bromley South, Bickley, Petts Wood and Orpington. During Monday to Friday peak periods trains will also serve Luton, Luton Airport Parkway, Harpenden, St Albans City, Radlett, Elstree & Borehamwood , Mill Hill Broadway and West Hampstead Thameslink.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Luton to and from Orpington

2tph (See Note 1)

2tph (See Note 1)


Every 30 minutes

Kentish Town to and from Orpington

2tph 2tph 2tph 2tph

No Service Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Note 1: During Monday to Friday peak periods Route TL9 is extended to serve Luton. At all other times

trains will operate between Kentish Town and Orpington only.

Thameslink Metro Routes TL8 and TL9 combine to provide four trains per hour (daily) between Central London, Catford, Bromley South and Bickley. During peak times these services may be supplemented by Southeastern Metro services providing six trains per hour. During Monday to Saturday daytimes only Route TL9 will operate north of London Blackfriars to and from Kentish

Town.

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Thameslink Metro Route TL10: Luton – Central London (via London Bridge) – Greenwich – Abbey Wood – Dartford – Rochester – Rainham Serving: Luton, Luton Airport Parkway, Harpenden, St Albans City, Radlett, Elstree & Borehamwood, Mill Hill Broadway, West Hampstead Thameslink, London St Pancras International, Farringdon, City Thameslink, London Blackfriars, London Bridge, Deptford, Greenwich, Maze Hill, Westcombe Park, Charlton, Woolwich Arsenal, Plumstead, Abbey Wood, Slade Green, Dartford, Stone Crossing, Greenhithe, Swanscombe, Northfleet, Gravesend, Higham, Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham. These trains are not able to call at Woolwich Dockyard due to short platforms being unable to accommodate 12 carriage trains. There is insufficient time within the timetable to call at Belvedere and Erith stations on Thameslink routes. These stations will be served up to four times an hour by Southeastern trains to and from Cannon Street.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Luton to and from Rainham


Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

. Thameslink Metro Routes TL9 and TL10 combine to provide four semi-fast trains per hour during peak times (Mondays to Fridays) between Luton, St Albans City, Mill Hill Broadway and Central

London.

Thameslink Metro Route TL11: St Albans City – Central London (via Elephant & Castle) – Tulse Hill – Sutton – Wimbledon (Loop) Serving: Radlett, Elstree & Borehamwood, Mill Hill Broadway, Hendon, Cricklewood, West Hampstead Thameslink, Kentish Town, London St Pancras International, Farringdon, City Thameslink, London Blackfriars, Elephant & Castle, Loughborough Junction, Herne Hill, Tulse Hill, Streatham, Mitcham Eastfields, Mitcham Junction, Hackbridge, Carshalton and Sutton. Trains will generally continue to Wimbledon and beyond as Route TL12.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

St Albans City to and from

Wimbledon (Loop)


Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Thameslink Metro Route TL12: St Albans City – Central London (via Elephant & Castle) – Tulse Hill – Wimbledon – Sutton (Loop) Serving: Radlett, Elstree & Borehamwood, Mill Hill Broadway, Hendon, Cricklewood, West Hampstead Thameslink, Kentish Town, London St Pancras International, Farringdon, City Thameslink, London Blackfriars, Elephant & Castle, Loughborough Junction, Herne Hill, Tulse Hill, Streatham, Tooting, Haydons Road, Wimbledon, Wimbledon Chase, South Merton, Morden South, St Helier, Sutton Common, West Sutton and Sutton. Trains will generally continue to Mitcham Eastfields and beyond as Route TL11.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

St Albans City to and from

Wimbledon (Loop)


Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Thameslink Metro Routes TL11 and TL12 combine to provide four trains per hour (daily) between St Albans City, Central London, Elephant & Castle, Herne Hill, Tulse Hill and Streatham.

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Proposals for a redesigned and simplified Southern network Southern is the brand name given to train services operating between Central London, South London and the South Coast through Surrey, West Sussex, East Sussex and parts of Kent and Hampshire. A range of improvements are proposed aimed at simplifying the network by introducing new and revised routes, improving journey times on a number of routes through changes to calling patterns but protecting journeys that are important for passengers. Our proposals include a complete redesign of the network addressing some of the weaknesses in the current structure. A number of train services currently operated by Southern will, by 2018, be transferred to Thameslink creating new south to north journey opportunities to Cambridge, improving connectivity with future Crossrail trains at Farringdon, national and international connectivity at London St Pancras International.

Brighton Main Line

London Victoria to Brighton

There are no significant changes to Southern services between London Victoria and Brighton on Mondays to Fridays and Saturday off peak frequency of trains on this route. A half hourly service will operate between London Victoria and Brighton. Trains are expected to continue as currently provided on Sundays although this is subject to further timetable development. There will be a number of timing adjustments throughout the route. Please also refer to Thameslink and Gatwick Express sections to view the complete service provisions.

Mainline West

London Victoria to Littlehampton via Hove and Worthing London Bridge to Littlehampton via Hove and Worthing (peak only)

There are no significant changes proposed to the Monday to Friday and Saturday off peak frequency of trains on this route. Trains will continue to run as combined trains with Mainline East trains between Haywards Heath and London Victoria. Proposals affecting existing Southern Littlehampton to London Bridge peak services: During 2018 the current Southern trains between Littlehampton and London Bridge (via Worthing and Hove) will be transferred to Thameslink and extended beyond London Bridge to Central London Thameslink stations and onwards to St Albans City, Luton and Bedford. These services will be operated by the new Class 700 trains and continue to be 12 carriages. Currently there are two morning peak trains towards London and three evening peak trains from London. Our proposal is to increase the number of morning peak services to four towards London and increase the number of evening peak services to four from London. Please see Thameslink Route TL4 for further details.

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Proposals affecting Littlehampton to London Victoria peak services: During Monday to Friday peak periods we are proposing to increase the number of morning peak trains from Littlehampton, Worthing and Hove to London Victoria filling the current 90 minute gap in train services. Presently there is a gap between 0700 and 0830 which we are proposing to reduce by the insertion of one or two additional trains subject to approval by Network Rail and DfT. Further details will be issued in phase two of the consultation next year.

London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbour, Southampton and Bognor Regis via Horsham

There are no significant changes proposed to the Monday to Friday and Saturday off peak frequency of trains on this route. Trains will continue to combine or divide at Horsham. Proposals affecting Southampton, Portsmouth and Bognor Regis to London Victoria peak services: During Monday to Friday peak periods there are likely to be timetable changes affecting peak services on these routes. The frequency will remain the same however more trains may attach at Horsham instead of Three Bridges. These changes are aimed at providing additional capacity where it is required most, avoiding overcrowding on morning trains between Horsham and Three Bridges and to improve the journey times between Chichester and London. Further details will be issued in phase two of the consultation next year. Proposals affecting trains between London Victoria and Bognor Regis, London Victoria and Portsmouth Harbour via Hove also London Victoria and Littlehampton via Hove on Sundays: We are considering making changes to train services on these routes and creating consistency throughout the week. Currently trains between London and Portsmouth Harbour run via Horsham on Weekdays and Saturdays, however on Sunday they run via Hove. This will mean that on Sundays the current London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbour and Littlehampton via Hove (dividing at Worthing) will run complete to Littlehampton. The current London Victoria to Bognor Regis via Horsham will run to Portsmouth Harbour. This will improve the journey time between London, Chichester and Portsmouth. At Barnham we propose to divide or attach coaches to maintain direct services between Bognor Regis and London. Alternative Coastway West trains operate between Brighton and Portsmouth Harbour every hour.

Q Question 34:

Do you support proposals to change Sunday services between London Victoria and the West Coastway, to enable faster journeys between London, Chichester and Portsmouth similar to weekdays? Yes No Any further comments on this proposal?

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Mainline East

London Victoria to Hastings via Lewes and Eastbourne London Victoria to Eastbourne via Lewes London Victoria to Seaford via Lewes (peak only)

There are no significant changes proposed to the frequency of Monday to Friday off peak, Saturday or Sunday trains on this route. Trains will continue to run as combined trains with Mainline East trains between Haywards Heath and London Victoria. Proposals for Cooksbridge and Plumpton: Following stakeholder requests to improve access to the South Downs, we are proposing changes to the calling patterns of some trains. Currently an hourly train service is provided at Plumpton throughout the week. There are strong requests for a similar level of service to be provided at the neighbouring Cooksbridge station. In addition there are conflicting requests for faster Eastbourne and Lewes to London trains. An all-day hourly service was introduced for Plumpton passengers in 2010 however this has not generated any significant uplift in patronage. We have considered as many of these requests as possible but we are unable to accommodate all of them in the timetable as there is insufficient time to call, and provide a robust turnaround time at the terminal points. However to serve as many communities as possible, we are proposing to transfer alternate daytime Plumpton station stops to Cooksbridge to give Cooksbridge an all day service, with both stations having a train every two hours on all days of the week. This will enable both stations to enjoy an all day service without slowing journey times for Lewes and Eastbourne passengers.

Q Question 35:

Cooksbridge and Plumpton Do you support retaining the current hourly service at Plumpton? Do you support reducing the current hourly service at Plumpton to a two hourly to enable a two hourly service at Cooksbridge on Mondays to Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays? Any further comments on this proposal?

Direct peak trains between London Victoria and East Coastway We propose to reduce the journey time of peak trains between London, Eastbourne, Bexhill and Hastings. To provide the greatest benefit for the largest number of passengers the proposed peak service could include:

Half hourly trains between London Victoria, Lewes, Polegate, Hampden Park and Eastbourne in typically 90 minutes with a connection to and from Newhaven and Seaford with a journey time from Victoria in typically 92 minutes.

One per hour of the Victoria to Eastbourne trains continues to Bexhill and Hastings.

Two London Bridge to Eastbourne trains in each peak stopping at all stations between Lewes and Eastbourne.

For many years there have been a small number of direct trains, two trains per day from Seaford to London Victoria in the morning and one from London Victoria to Seaford in the evenings which are provided during Monday to Friday peak periods. These trains combine or divide at Lewes with trains originating or continuing to or from Eastbourne. As currently operated, for a two hour peak period, three trains per hour in each direction operate between Lewes and Seaford. This is significantly constrained by the single line between Newhaven Harbour and Seaford and means trains have minimum turnaround times at Seaford and

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minimum single line reoccupation times at Newhaven Harbour. Operating a timetable with this reliance on a number of complex factors means delays can and do build very quickly on this route leading to a disproportionate impact across a wider network. We have analysed passenger numbers travelling on this route and we have determined that a service reduction to 2 tph in each direction will provide sufficient capacity to meet current demand. As we are unable to reliably accommodate the current pattern of services, the quantum of trains during these times will need to be adjusted from 2018 and as a result we are proposing to reduce the level of peak services on the Lewes to Seaford section of route to restore a reliable service through the following options: Either:

1) The direct peak trains between London Victoria and Seaford are no longer provided. Passengers would be required to change trains at Lewes with a connection time of around nine minutes (in the evening) or five minutes (in the morning). Entire journey time between London Victoria and Seaford would be similar to today. This would assist in reducing the journey time to Eastbourne from London Victoria.

Or:

2) Continue to run direct peak trains between London Victoria and Seaford but during these times the Coastway East trains between Brighton and Seaford would be reduced to run hourly with a Brighton to Lewes train for a connection to Seaford.

The journey time between Victoria and Eastbourne would be approximately 5 minutes slower if station stops were added at Glynde and Berwick. The journey time between Victoria and Eastbourne would be approximately seven minutes slower and approximately three minutes slower from Eastbourne to Victoria if the current direct London to Newhaven and Seaford (dividing at Lewes) is continued. This would also create an interval of one hour between direct Seaford to Brighton trains as described above.

Q Question 36:

Please provide feedback on this proposal to improve the overall journey times between London, Eastbourne, Bexhill and Hastings I support this proposal I don’t support this proposal Any further comments on this proposal?

Q Question 37:

In relation to trains between Lewes and Seaford, which option do you prefer? Regular peak service between Brighton and Seaford with direct London to Seaford trains discontinued. Continuation of direct London to Seaford peak trains with a gap of one hour between Brighton and Seaford. Any further comments on this proposal?

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Proposals affecting trains between London Victoria and Ore: In 2005 many London Victoria to Hastings trains were extended beyond Hastings to Ore to provide enhanced cross-Hastings local connectivity. Currently these extensions create a significant performance risk and affect our ability to recover the service during times of disruption. These trains are also linked with Coastway East trains between Brighton and Ore creating interdependencies and a risk of delays spreading from one route to another. From 2018 we propose that:

1) Trains which currently operate between London Victoria and Ore will only operate between London Victoria and Hastings. This will improve the turnaround time, help recover the train service during times of delay and mean the cross working of Mainline East and Coastway East trains at Ore are removed.

2) An alternative service could be provided by extending services between London Charing Cross and Hastings to and from Ore maintaining current quantum of direct London services. We will work with Southeastern to ensure delivery of this proposal as part of the 2018 timetable.

Q Question 38:

Do you support the proposal to operate Southern Mainline services between London Victoria and Hastings only? If this proposal is supported these services would be replaced by an alternative Southeastern train from London Charing Cross which would be extended to and from Ore. Yes No Any further comments on this proposal?

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Redhill

Tonbridge to London Victoria Reigate to London Victoria Tonbridge to London Bridge (peak) Reigate to London Bridge (peak) Three Bridges to Bedford via Central London Horsham to London Bridge

There are changes proposed from 2018 designed to improve capacity and frequency of trains which serve Horley, Salfords, Earlswood, Redhill, Merstham, Coulsdon South and Purley. We are also seeking a range of improvements for Reigate and Tonbridge and seeking views on how best Reigate is served to meet the needs of passengers during Monday to Friday peak periods. Proposals affecting trains services serving Redhill:

Frequent all-day, evenly spaced service of six trains per hour every 10 minutes is proposed between Redhill and London.

Four Thameslink trains per hour would be provided to London Bridge, London Blackfriars, City Thameslink, Farringdon, London St Pancras International and beyond to the north with a proposed consistent improved journey time of 31 minutes instead of 41 minutes making a similar journey today. The improved journey time would apply consistently throughout the day for all trains. To the south these trains would run to Gatwick Airport and Horsham (replacing the existing Southern trains between London Bridge and Horsham). The current Three Bridges to Bedford train is proposed to operate between Gatwick Airport and Bedford only no longer serving Three Bridges but will run for longer periods during the day. Two Southern trains per hour would continue to be provided to London Victoria originating from Reigate and Tonbridge (during off peak periods). It is proposed that these trains would call at Merstham, Coulsdon South, Purley, East Croydon, Clapham Junction and London Victoria. Under these proposal passengers travelling from Redhill to London Victoria will see the journey time increased from 30 to 39 minutes during off peak periods when compared with a similar journey today due to the additional stops. However there will be faster journey times on all four Thameslink trains to and from London Bridge which will also connect with Crossrail services at Farringdon. These trains will have a typical journey time of 31 minutes between Redhill and London Bridge.

The majority of Thameslink and Southern trains during peak times would be formed of 12 carriages giving much increased capacity. Since the rebuilding works began at London Bridge, a number of trains between Redhill and London Bridge have been re-routed to serve other London terminals or withdrawn because there were fewer tracks into the station. From 2018, these trains will be reinstated. The train frequency shown in the station by station comparison chart compares the 2018 trains figure for Redhill with the current figure (2016) for consistency with other stations. However, it is recognised this presents a bigger improvement than would otherwise be seen if compared with the 2012 figures for before the London Bridge works began. The 2012 figures have therefore been included in the comparison chart as a note. Please also see a specific question regarding proposals for a more frequent evening and Sunday services for Redhill.

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Q Question 39:

Do you support this proposal?

Yes No Any further comments on this proposal

Proposals affecting train services serving Merstham and Coulsdon South: During Monday to Friday peak periods six trains per hour will be provided consistently, four of which will be Thameslink trains to London Bridge, London Blackfriars, City Thameslink, Farringdon, London St Pancras International and stations to Bedford or Peterborough and two of which will be two Southern trains to London Victoria. During Monday to Saturday off peak periods we propose a new half hourly direct train service between Merstham, Coulsdon South, Purley and London Victoria. This would restore direct local links with Reigate and Tonbridge which were removed in December 2015 and would provide these stations with direct off peak trains to and from London Victoria re-instating services removed in 2000. These proposed changes mean that Merstham and Coulsdon South will receive four off peak services as currently but will consist of two Southern trains to London Victoria and two Thameslink trains to East Croydon, London Bridge, London Blackfriars, City Thameslink, Farringdon, London St Pancras International and beyond to Peterborough. We also propose to reduce the journey time to London Bridge. During Monday to Saturday daytimes we propose to reduce the journey time of trains towards London Bridge by up to ten minutes. To achieve this, passengers travelling between Merstham or Coulsdon South and Norwood Junction will be required to change trains at East Croydon. Direct Monday to Friday peak journey opportunities will still be available. Please also see a specific question regarding proposals for a more frequent evening and Sunday services for Cousldon South and Merstham.

Q Question 40:



Proposals affecting train services serving Horley, Salfords and Earlswood We are proposing to make some changes to services calling at Horley, Salfords and Earlswood. Southern trains between Horsham and London Bridge currently serve these stations. From 2018 these services will transfer to Thameslink and be extended beyond London Bridge to London Blackfriars, City Thameslink, Farringdon, London St Pancras International and beyond to Peterborough. During Monday to Friday peak periods, the proposed Horsham to Peterborough and Gatwick Airport to Bedford Thameslink trains are proposed to call at Horley, Salfords and Earlswood to provide four trains per hour. These will be supplemented by some Southern services to and from London Victoria. Further details will be available during phase two of the consultation.

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During Monday to Saturday daytimes we propose to reduce the journey time of trains towards London Bridge by up to eight minutes. To achieve this, trains from Horley, Salfords and Earlswood would no longer serve Merstham, Coulsdon South or New Cross Gate and be served by alternative Gatwick Airport to Bedford Thameslink trains. This would reduce the journey time to and from London Bridge but would mean passengers travelling from Horley, Salfords or Earlswood to Merstham, Cousldon South or beyond Gatwick Airport to and from Horsham would need to change trains. Connection times in this scenario would be typically between 7-10 minutes if changing at Redhill for Merstham or Coulsdon South or 8-15 minutes if changing at Gatwick Airport for stations to or from Horsham. The range of times depends on the direction of travel. Horley will also be served by an hourly Monday to Saturday daytime service to and from London Victoria.

Q Question 41:



Proposals affecting train services at Purley We propose that Purley will be served by Thameslink trains two times per hour throughout the day providing fast direct links with London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, Farringdon, London St Pancras International and stations to Bedford. We also propose to introduce a new half hourly direct all day fast train service between Purley and London Victoria calling at East Croydon, Clapham Junction and London Victoria. These trains will connect with Southern Metro trains to and from Caterham and Tattenham Corner.

Q Question 42:



Train services between London and Tonbridge There are no significant changes proposed to the frequency of trains on this route throughout the week. In future, it is proposed that most trains on this route will serve Clapham Junction and London Victoria on all days of the week. Monday to Friday peak trains will continue to be provided as either through London trains or shuttle trains between Redhill and Tonbridge as currently. Please see a separate question relating to proposals for evening and Sunday trains between London Victoria and Redhill which may also benefit stations between Redhill and Tonbridge.

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Q Question 43:

Do you have any specific comments in relation to services between Redhill and Tonbridge?

Comments

Options for serving Reigate: These changes and the provision of longer fixed formation trains mean that the current direct peak services between Reigate and London Bridge will no longer operate after May 2018 as the platforms can’t presently accommodate trains longer than four carriages. Whist there are proposals to extend platforms at Reigate this will not be completed in time for May 2018. This presents a range of options for how we effectively serve Reigate. We are seeking views on the following ideas: Either:

a) Run a frequent shuttle train (up to three times an hour, subject to further timetable development with Network Rail) between Reigate and Redhill connecting with the six London bound trains. These trains would run in addition to the Great Western Railway services between Reigate and Redhill meaning up to six trains per hour could be provided.

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b) Continue to operate direct trains between Reigate and London Victoria but less frequently attaching with other carriages at Redhill. These trains would run twice an hour.

During Monday to Saturday off peak periods direct trains will continue to be provided between Reigate and London Victoria every hour. Please see a separate question relating to proposals for evening and Sunday trains between London Victoria and Redhill which may also benefit Reigate.

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Q Question 44:

Which option do you support? Regular shuttle (up to six trains per hour when combined with Great Western Railway) connecting with regular Thameslink and Southern trains to and from London Direct peak services to London Victoria at half hourly intervals joining with other carriages at Redhill (passengers for London Bridge would be required to change at Redhill or East Croydon) Any further comments on this proposal?

Proposals affecting direct journey opportunities to and from New Cross Gate Proposed changes to Thameslink services also mean that current direct Monday to Saturday off peak journey opportunities from Gatwick Airport, Horley, Salfords, Earlswood, Redhill, Merstham, Coulsdon South and Purley to and from New Cross Gate will no longer be possible. A change of train would be required at Norwood Junction to connect with London Overground services.

Q Question 45 and 46:

These proposals would remove the direct Monday to Saturday off peak journey opportunities from Gatwick Airport, Horley, Salfords, Earlswood, Redhill, Merstham, Coulsdon South and Purley to and from New Cross Gate. Passengers wishing to travel between the affected stations and New Cross Gate would be required to change trains at Norwood Junction. Which station do you travel from? How often do you travel between your station and New Cross Gate? Never Daily Weekly Monthly Couple of times a year What is your ultimate destination? Any further comments on this proposal?

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Proposals for more frequent Monday to Saturday evening and Sunday services via Redhill

We propose that a more consistent evening and Sunday service is provided for the Redhill route matching the daytime level of frequency until at least 2200 for Southern and Thameslink services. This would be an increase in frequency from four to six trains per hour to and from London. This proposal could include direct trains between London Victoria and Reigate / Tonbridge during evening and Sundays for the first time serving Purley, Cousldon South, Merstham and Redhill. On Sundays the current hourly London Bridge to Tonbridge train service is proposed to operate to London Victoria instead. Under these proposals the current evening and Sunday service between London Victoria and Bognor Regis, Portsmouth and Southampton and the Sunday only service between London Victoria and Brighton would no longer serve Redhill. Four Thameslink trains would be provided per hour consistently matching the service provision proposed during Monday to Saturday daytimes.

Q Question 47:

Which option do you support? Revising evening and Sunday services to be consistent with the proposed Monday to Saturday daytime frequency which would include direct trains between London Victoria, Reigate and Tonbridge Retain the current evening and Sunday train frequency with direct trains to Bognor Regis (evenings and Sundays) and Brighton on Sundays only. Trains to Reigate and Tonbridge would be provided as shuttle trains starting from and terminating at Redhill Any further comments on this proposal

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Coastway West

Brighton to Hove Brighton to West Worthing Brighton to Portsmouth Harbour Brighton to Southampton Central Littlehampton to Bognor Regis Littlehampton to Portsmouth & Southsea Barnham to Bognor Regis

The Coastway West route will largely be unchanged with the same frequency of trains on the above services throughout the week however there will be a number of timing adjustments throughout the route. Full details of these changes will be released in phase two of the consultation.

Q Question 48:

Do you have any specific comments in relation to services on Coastway West routes?

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Coastway East

Brighton to Lewes Brighton to Seaford Brighton to Ore Brighton to Ashford International via Eastbourne and Hastings

From 2018 we propose a range of improvements throughout the route to meet passenger demand and assist the local communities and economies to attract visitors and investment to the area. Proposals for increased train services between Brighton and Lewes We are aware of significant growth to and from Falmer in connection with the Universities which have increased the number of students attending and people travelling to the AMEX Stadium which opened in 2011 for a range of events. In light of these developments we propose an increase in train service to address this. Our proposals include a more frequent train service between Brighton and Lewes with an increase from five to six trains per hour. An additional Brighton to Lewes train would be introduced calling at all stations. These proposals would mean that passengers travelling between Brighton, Lewes, Eastbourne and Hastings would have an improved journey time as these trains would no longer serve London Road (Brighton) or Moulsecoomb. London Road (Brighton and Moulsecoomb stations would continue to be served four times per hour by Lewes and Seaford trains. Under these proposals, Falmer could be served by up to six trains per hour subject to the consultation responses affecting the Brighton to Ashford International services (see below).

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Proposals affecting train services between Brighton and Seaford Train services between Brighton and Seaford will continue to provide a consistent half hourly train service throughout the day. Specifically for Southease we propose later trains on all days of the week to serve a local youth hostel and help improve the popularity of this local facility. Please also see a question in relation to the continuation of trains between London and Seaford which may also impact this route.

Q Question 50:



Proposals for faster journeys between Brighton, Lewes, Eastbourne, Hastings and Ore Subject to proposals being supported for an increase in train services between Brighton and Lewes, we are proposing to reduce the journey time of trains between Brighton, Lewes, Eastbourne, Bexhill and Hastings by up to three minutes. To achieve this, train services between Brighton and Ore would no longer serve London Road (Brighton) or Moulsecoomb. This would enable slightly quicker journey times for the majority of passengers. Passengers travelling from London Road (Brighton) and Moulsecoomb beyond Lewes would be required to change trains. A typical connection time of between 7 and 10 minutes is proposed.

Q Question 51:



Proposals to address significant crowding issues on trains between Brighton and Ashford International We are acutely aware that there are some significant crowding issues on the Brighton to Ashford International route in particular at weekends and during summer weekdays due to the popular nature of the route. Options are being reviewed to address these issues in the short term and address some long standing requests for other improvements at the same time as a result of the proposed changes. Trains between Brighton and Ashford International were introduced in 2005 and are operated by two carriage diesel trains taking into account the line is not electrified between Ore and Ashford International. These trains form a fast inter-urban service between Brighton and Ashford International serving principle stations. We are seeking views to provide additional capacity on the route between Brighton and Eastbourne or between Brighton and Hastings and as such we are seeking views to provide the current Brighton to Ashford International services as two separate trains with passengers being required to change trains at either Eastbourne or Hastings. In their place would be

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longer electric trains which would be able to accommodate the number of passengers using the train service. At the time of writing, it is unlikely that there will be any additional diesel units available to strengthen the current services to three or four carriage trains. The current Class 171 units used on this route, when joined together, cannot be walked through meaning passengers and conductors are unable to access both parts of the train. In this circumstance when operating between Ashford International and Hastings, the rear coaches would need to be locked out of use only providing capacity benefits between Hastings and Brighton. Journey times would also need to be increased to allow for the locking and unlocking of doors which would preclude this option of being able to be accommodated in the current timetable. We are aware that some people strongly support through journeys between Brighton and Ashford International however in its current form we are unable to address some of the significant crowding issues that ultimately limit the potential of growth throughout the region as passengers seek to avoid using the train. We have undertaken a complete review of passenger usage of the train services across the route by counting passengers getting on and off the train at each station throughout the entire day. Passenger activity throughout the entire route for an average day is shown in the charts below:

Figure 3: Passenger journeys from Brighton to Ashford International

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Figure 4: Average passenger journeys from Ashford International to Brighton

The research undertaken clearly shows that the number of passengers remaining on the train and making through journeys beyond Hastings is far lower than at other stations on the journey. The range of passengers making through journeys is between 22 and 26% depending on direction. Approximately 350 passengers per day would be affected by this proposal. The chart also clearly shows patronage is far higher between Hastings and Brighton, in some cases more that the train can comfortably accommodate. The research was conducted on a typical weekday in March therefore summer figures are most likely to be higher. Of the passengers directly affected by any proposals, we have broken this down as follows:

Cross Hastings total from Ashford to:

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Brighton 6% St Leonards WS 5% Figure 5: percentage breakdown of typical cross Hastings journeys

In light of this we are therefore seeking views on these proposals to better match capacity to demand:

1) Operate longer electric trains between Brighton and Eastbourne with connections to and from a diesel train between Eastbourne and Ashford International. (Journey times would be similar to today with a five minutes connection time at Eastbourne).

2) Operate longer electric trains between Brighton and Hastings with connections to and from a diesel train between Hastings and Ashford International. (Ashford to Brighton passengers would be required to change at Hastings and Lewes increasing journey times by around 27 minutes).

3) Continue to operate through trains between Brighton and Ashford International with

the understanding that current capacity issues on the route are unlikely to be addressed in the medium term.

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4) In addition to the above options we are keen to understand if there are any other ideas that could address the issues.

For options 1, 2 and 3 we have produced sample timetables to give an indication of the likely train service provision in each scenario to make an informed choice of some of the benefits and compromises of the proposals. You can view these on our 2018 consultation pages on our websites.

Q Question 52:

Which option do you support?

Operate longer electric trains between Brighton and Eastbourne with connections to and from a two carriage diesel train between Eastbourne and Ashford International. Operate longer electric trains between Brighton and Hastings with connections to and from a two carriage diesel train between Hastings and Ashford International Continue to operate through trains between Brighton and Ashford International with the understanding that current capacity issues on the route are unlikely to be addressed in the short and medium term. Any further comments on this proposal

Oxted Route

London Bridge to Uckfield London Victoria to East Grinstead London Bridge to East Grinstead (peak)

Overall there are no significant changes proposed to the frequency of trains on this route. Proposals affecting existing Southern trains between East Grinstead and London Bridge By 2018 Monday to Friday peak Southern trains which currently operate between East Grinstead and London Bridge will be transferred to Thameslink, and are proposed to be extended through Central London to St Albans City, Luton and Bedford generally operated with 12 carriage Class 700 trains. There will also be a modest frequency improvement too. Southern trains between East Grinstead and London Victoria Southern trains between East Grinstead and London Victoria are proposed to continue at the same frequency as now however the times of trains will change. Southern trains between Uckfield and London Bridge Southern trains between Uckfield and London Bridge are proposed continue at the same frequency as now however the times of trains will change. This route has recently benefitted from additional trains from Scotland to increase the length of peak trains to 10 carriage trains in addition to platform lengthening at stations.

Q Question 53:

Do you have any specific comments in relation to services on Oxted routes?

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South London Metro There are some significant changes proposed to the South London Metro routes designed at simplifying and providing a consistent service. New routes, frequency enhancements and alterations to calling patterns over most routes are proposed. Analysis of capacity and demand has highlighted some gaps in the current service levels, where the train service offered does not fully meet passenger requirements. Equally, this review has shown areas where over capacity is provided on some routes, in particular those shared with London Overground. Under these proposals trains calling at busy stations will have additional time, of at least one minute, to allow for the increased number of passengers using these services. Key stations include: Balham, Streatham Common, Streatham Hill, Selhurst, South Croydon, Purley Oaks, Purley, Carshalton, Mitcham Eastfields, Peckham Rye and Tulse Hill. Many ‘hub’ stations (key interchange stations such as East Croydon, West Croydon and Crystal Palace) will also have extended dwell times. South London Metro Service Proposals There are some fundamental improvements proposed for the South London Metro to start from May 2018 which could include:

New all day service between Epsom, Sutton, West Croydon, Norwood Junction and London Bridge (currently peak only) providing increased frequency between West Croydon and Epsom (2tph instead of 1tph, every 30 minutes) meeting strong stakeholder requests and passenger demand. This will create faster journey times for London Bridge (for connections with Thameslink services) and reinstates a link lost in 2010 when the London Overground commenced.

Continuation of 4tph Sutton to London Victoria via West Croydon and Norbury with 2tph continuing or starting back from Epsom Downs meeting passenger demand on this route

o Increased frequency between Sutton and Epsom (6tph instead of 5tph) o Increased frequency between Sutton and Epsom Downs (2tph instead of

1tph) improving local services to Belmont and Banstead

Increased frequency during off peak periods for Carshalton through additional stops on existing trains, with a slight increase in overall end to end journey time.

Increased frequency during peak periods for Ewell East, Carshalton, Hackbridge and Waddon though additional stops on existing trains, with a slight increase in overall end to end journey time.

New faster all day service between Caterham and London Bridge by combining trains at Purley with trains to/from Tattenham Corner. This reduces the number of train slots required between Purley and London Bridge by running one combined train formed of 10 carriages. Additional time will be added to the attachment process to ensure an on time departure.

Increased frequency during off peak periods for Coulsdon Town and Reedham up to 4tph (from 2tph).

Norwood Junction will be served by Thameslink trains providing direct links with Blackfriars, City Thameslink, Farringdon, London St Pancras International and stations to Bedford.

To enable the above benefits the following changes will need to be made:

Current off peak London Victoria to Caterham stopping services will no longer operate. This will reduce the off peak frequency between London Victoria and Selhurst from 6tph to 4tph. This proposal will simplify the train operation at London Victoria improving the reliability of the timetable. Train loading data, which identifies the number of passengers on board, shows off peak trains on the Norbury route with around 30% of seats used.

To maintain cross-Croydon local links that would otherwise be reduced between the Norbury route and East Croydon, the current London Bridge to West Croydon via Tulse Hill and Selhurst will be diverted to serve East Croydon, Purley and

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stations to and from Caterham during off peak periods. During peak periods these trains will terminate at Selhurst when operating from London Bridge or start from West Croydon when operating to London Bridge. During peak periods 2tph will operate between East Croydon and Shepherds Bush providing local journey opportunities.

To create the new all day London Bridge to Epsom service, the current London Victoria to Sutton via Crystal Palace after Norwood Junction will be diverted to serve East Croydon, Purley and Coulsdon Town. Passengers travelling beyond West Croydon will be required to change at Norwood Junction or West Croydon. Through journeys on this route, which was introduced in 2010, are low whilst the new Epsom to London Bridge train service is expected to be very popular.

Current trains between London Bridge and Caterham via Sydenham (Sydenham route) will continue to operate but after Norwood Junction will instead operate to and from West Croydon. Passengers for East Croydon or beyond will need to change at Norwood Junction for connecting trains. From our passenger analysis this will affect approximately 1630 passengers per day who will be required to change at Norwood Junction for trains to East Croydon and beyond.

Norwood Junction will see an evening peak frequency reduction for fast trains from 6tph to 4tph. Norwood Junction will be served by 12 carriage Thameslink and 10 carriage Epsom/Guildford services providing similar capacity. This is because we are unable to accommodate the current service pattern in the new timetable.

New Cross Gate will no longer be served by direct trains to and from Gatwick Airport. Passengers from the East London Line will need to change at Norwood Junction. This is because we are unable to accommodate the current service pattern in the new timetable. From our passenger analysis this will affect approximately 1250 passengers per day who will be required to change at Norwood Junction for trains to East Croydon and beyond.

Benefits of change There are many benefits arising from the proposed change which includes:

Services co-ordinated, where possible, on common sections of route to provide evenly spaced services.

Simplified, easy to understand network which in the majority of cases, is consistent throughout the day.

Improved station calling time to reflect the number of passengers using each station.

Significant reduction in trains which need to be divided during operational day improving operational resilience and service recovery.

Majority of routes will be self-contained, something only achievable with the removal of the local London Victoria to Caterham service and the slight reduction in the number of trains between London Victoria and Selhurst.

Norwood Junction, Beckenham Junction, Crystal Palace to London Timetables have been simplified with a consistent peak and off peak service. This benefits passengers with an easy to remember timetable and helps with operational reliability. Turnaround times have also been increased to ensure a punctual service across the network. The key change is the service from Guildford/Epsom/Sutton to London Victoria via West Croydon and Crystal Palace calling at all stations. It is proposed that this service will now start from Coulsdon Town. Passengers from stations between Sutton and West Croydon would need to change trains at Norwood Junction to connect with these trains to complete this journey. Norwood Junction to London Bridge (Fast) Capacity restraints at Norwood Junction mean that it is not possible to call any more services during the high morning peak. To provide maximum capacity, it is proposed that Thameslink trains between Bedford and Gatwick Airport, formed of 12 coaches, and Southern trains between Epsom and London Bridge, formed of 10 coaches, will call at Norwood Junction.

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Capacity restraints around East Croydon mean it has not been possible for any further services to run between London Bridge, Sydenham and East Croydon. Norwood Junction retains direct links to Gatwick Airport although there is a slight reduction during the evening peak.

Q Question 54:

We propose to introduce a new all day direct train service between Epsom, Sutton, West Croydon and London Bridge, increase the train frequency between Sutton and Epsom Downs (from 1tph to 2tph all day) and continue four trains per hour between Sutton, West Croydon, Norbury and London Victoria? To enable this we will need to remove the current direct train services between Sutton, West Croydon, Crystal Palace and Streatham Hill to enable these improvements. Do you support this? Yes No Any further comments on this proposal?

Q Question 55:

Do you support the proposal to improve overall performance of the network by reducing the number of Monday to Friday and Saturday daytime trains between London Victoria and Selhurst via Norbury from 6tph (every 10 minutes) to 4tph (every 15 minutes)? Yes No Any further comments on this proposal?

Q Question 56 and 57 – please answer as part of question 45 and 46 (repeated):

These proposals would remove the direct Monday to Saturday off peak journey opportunities from Gatwick Airport, Horley, Salfords, Earlswood, Redhill, Merstham, Coulsdon South and Purley to and from New Cross Gate. Passengers wishing to travel between the affected stations and New Cross Gate would be required to change trains at Norwood Junction. Which station do you travel from? How often do you travel between your station and New Cross Gate? Never Daily Weekly Monthly Couple of times a year What is your ultimate destination? Any further comments on this proposal?

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Q Question 58:

Are you in favour of Monday to Friday and Saturday daytime trains between Streatham Hill, Crystal Palace and Norwood Junction serving East Croydon, Purley and Coulsdon Town instead of West Croydon? Yes No Any further comments on this proposal?

Q Question 59:

Are you in favour of introducing a faster all day service between Caterham and London Bridge instead of a stopping service via Sydenham? Yes No Any further comments on this proposal?

Q Question 60:

Do you support the diversion of stopping trains between New Cross Gate and Norwood Junction via Sydenham from East Croydon to West Croydon instead? Yes No Any further comments on this proposal?

Q Question 61:

Do you support the diversion of stopping trains between London Bridge and Selhurst via Peckham Rye, Tulse Hill and Norbury from West Croydon to East Croydon, Purley and Caterham instead? Yes No Any further comments on this proposal?

Q Question 62:

Do you have any other specific comments in relation to South London Metro services?

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West London There are no significant changes proposed to the frequency of weekday or weekend services on this route. Trains will continue to run between Milton Keynes, Watford Junction, Shepherds Bush, Clapham Junction and East Croydon. Proposals affecting peak train services between East Croydon and the West London Line To improve the reliability of train services in the East Croydon area we are considering reducing the number of trains which originate or start from East Croydon during Monday to Friday peak periods. From 2018 we propose that, during Monday to Friday peak periods trains which currently start or terminate at East Croydon would either:

1) be extended to and from Purley or Coulsdon Town also serving Purley Oaks and South Croydon. OR

2) no longer operate beyond Selhurst. To meet growing passenger demand on the West London line, we are exploring options to provide longer 8 carriage trains on the route throughout the day on Mondays to Fridays. On Saturdays and Sundays 5 carriage trains will continue to be used.

Q Question 63:

Which proposal do you support? Extend services to or from Purley or Coulsdon Town No longer operate beyond Selhurst The proposed change does not affect me Any further comments on this proposal?

Q Question 64:

Do you have any specific comments in relation to West London Line services?

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Station by station comparison tool For each station we serve, we have produced a station by station comparison tool split into routes. This database will enable a comparison of indicative train service proposals compared with current levels. We have identified increased (shown in green) and decreases (shown in red) for each time period. This interactive database is available to download on the 2018 consultation website.

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Proposed Southern service patterns

This section details the proposed Southern routes, typical calling pattern and frequency throughout the day.

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Comments can be made on individual services within each sub route in the survey.

Southern Mainline Route SN1 (Brighton Main Line): London Victoria – East Croydon – Gatwick Airport – Brighton Serving: London Victoria, Clapham Junction, East Croydon and Brighton Limited stops : Gatwick Airport, Burgess Hill and Hassocks.


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Southern Metro Route SN2 (West London Line): Milton Keynes – Watford Junction – Shepherds Bush – Clapham Junction – Norbury – East Croydon – (Purley) – (Coulsdon Town) Serving: Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Leighton Buzzard, Tring, Berkhamsted, Hemel Hempstead, Watford Junction, Harrow & Wealdstone, Wembley Central, Shepherds Bush, Kensington Olympia, West Brompton, Imperial Wharf, Clapham Junction, Balham, Streatham Common, Norbury, Thornton Heath, Selhurst and East Croydon. Some Monday to Friday peak services may be extended to serve South Croydon, Purley Oaks, Purley,

Reedham and Coulsdon Town or terminate at Selhurst.


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Watford Junction to and from Clapham Junction

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Note 1: Some Monday to Friday peak and high peak may be extended between East Croydon and

Coulsdon Town. Note 2: Monday to Saturday evenings will generally only operate between Milton Keynes Central and

Clapham Junction to the same levels as today.

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Southern Metro Route SN3 (South London Metro): South London Suburban Route SN3.1: London Victoria – Balham – Streatham Hill – Crystal Palace – London Bridge Serving: London Victoria, Battersea Park, Clapham Junction, Wandsworth Common, Balham, Streatham Hill, West Norwood, Gipsy Hill, Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Forest Hill, Honor Oak Park, Brockley, New Cross Gate and London Bridge.


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Southern Metro Routes SN3.1 and SN3.2/3.2A combine to provide four trains per hour (Mondays to Saturdays) between London Victoria, Streatham Hill and Crystal Palace.

Southern Metro Routes SN3.1 and SN3.8 combine to provide four trains per hour (Mondays to

Saturdays) between London Bridge and Sydenham.

Route SN3.2 / SN3.2A: London Victoria – Balham – Streatham Hill – Crystal Palace – Norwood Junction then West Croydon (Route 3.2) or East Croydon – Purley – Coulsdon Town (Route 3.2A) Serving: London Victoria, Battersea Park, Clapham Junction, Wandsworth Common, Balham, Streatham Hill, West Norwood, Gipsy Hill, Crystal Palace, Norwood Junction then West Croydon (Route 3.2) or East Croydon, South Croydon, Purley Oaks, Purley, Reedham and Coulsdon Town (Route 3.2A)


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Southern Metro Routes SN3.1 and SN3.2/3.2A combine to provide four trains per hour (Mondays to Saturdays) between London Victoria, Streatham Hill and Crystal Palace.

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Route SN3.3: London Victoria – Balham – Mitcham Eastfields – Sutton - Epsom Serving: London Victoria, Clapham Junction, Balham, Mitcham Eastfields, Mitcham Junction, Hackbridge, Carshalton, Sutton, Cheam, Ewell East and Epsom.


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Southern Metro Routes SN3.3 and SN3.4 combine to provide four trains per hour between London Victoria, Clapham Junction, Carshalton, Sutton, Epsom

Southern Metro Routes SN3.1 and TL12 combine to provide four trains per hour between Mitcham Eastfields and Sutton

Southern Metro Routes SN3.3, SN3.4 and SN3.6 combine to provide six trains per hour between Sutton and Epsom

Route SN3.4: London Victoria – Sutton – Epsom – Dorking – Horsham Serving: London Victoria, Clapham Junction, Carshalton, Sutton, Cheam, Ewell East (one train per hour during off peak), Epsom, Ashtead, Leatherhead, Boxhill & Westhumble (limited stops), Dorking, Holmwood, Ockley, Warnham and Horsham. Balham, Mitcham Eastfields, Mitcham Junction, Hackbridge are also served during Monday to Friday peaks only.


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Route SN3.5: London Victoria – Balham – Norbury – Selhurst – West Croydon – Sutton – (Epsom Downs) Serving: London Victoria, Battersea Park, Clapham Junction, Wandsworth Common, Balham, Streatham Common, Norbury, Thornton Heath, Selhurst, West Croydon, Waddon, Wallington, Carshalton Beeches, Sutton, Belmont, Banstead and Epsom Downs


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Every 15 minutes

Every 15 minutes


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Southern Metro Routes SN3.5 and SN3.6 combine to provide six trains per hour between West Croydon and Sutton

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Route SN3.6: London Bridge – Norwood Junction – West Croydon – Sutton – Epsom – (Leatherhead) – (Guildford) Serving: London Bridge, Norwood Junction, West Croydon, Waddon, Wallington, Carshalton Beeches, Sutton, Cheam, Ewell East and Epsom. Some Monday to Friday peak services will continue beyond Epsom serving, Ashtead, Leatherhead, Bookham, Effingham Junction, Horsley, Clandon, London Road (Guildford) and Guildford.


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Southern Metro Routes SN3.5 and SN3.6 combine to provide six trains per hour between West Croydon and Sutton

Southern Metro Routes SN3.3, SN3.4 and SN3.6 combine to provide six trains per hour between

Sutton and Epsom Route SN3.7: London Bridge – East Croydon – Purley – Caterham and Tattenham Corner Serving: London Bridge, East Croydon, South Croydon, Purley Oaks and Purley. At Purley these trains will divide. Generally the front five carriages will continue to Caterham serving Kenley, Whyteleafe, Whyteleafe South and Caterham. The rear five carriages will continue to Tattenham Corner calling at Reedham, Coulsdon Town, Woodmansterne, Chipstead, Kingswood, Tadworth and Tattenham Corner.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

London Bridge to and from Caterham


Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

London Bridge to and from Tattenham

Corner


Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Trains will run combined between London Bridge and Purley

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Route SN3.7A: London Victoria – East Croydon – Purley – Caterham and Tattenham Corner Serving: London Victoria, East Croydon, South Croydon, Purley Oaks and Purley. At Purley these trains will divide. Generally the front five carriages will continue to Caterham serving Kenley, Whyteleafe, Whyteleafe South and Caterham. The rear five carriages will continue to Tattenham Corner calling at Reedham, Coulsdon Town, Woodmansterne, Chipstead, Kingswood, Tadworth and Tattenham Corner.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

London Victoria to and from Caterham

2tph 2tph

No service No service No service Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

London Victoria to and from Tattenham

Corner

2tph 2tph

No service No service No service Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Trains will run combined between London Victoria and Purley

Route SN3.8: London Bridge – Sydenham – Norwood Junction – West Croydon Serving: London Bridge, New Cross Gate, Brockley, Honor Oak Park, Forest Hill, Sydenham, Penge West, Anerley, Norwood Junction and West Croydon.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays


West Croydon


Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Route SN3.9: London Bridge – Peckham Rye – Tulse Hill – Crystal Palace – Beckenham Junction Serving: London Bridge, South Bermondsey, Queens Road Peckham, Peckham Rye, East Dulwich, North Dulwich, Tulse Hill, West Norwood, Gipsy Hill, Crystal Palace, Birkbeck and Beckenham Junction.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays


Beckenham Junction

2pth 2tph 2tph 2tph (See Note

1) 2tph (See Note

1)

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Note 1: During Monday to Saturday (late evenings) and Sundays trains will operate between London

Bridge and Crystal Palace only.

Southern Metro Routes SN3.9, SN3.10/10A combine to provide four trains per hour (daily) between London Bridge and Tulse Hill. During Monday to Friday peaks, six trains per hour will

be provided when Route SN3.12 is operating.

Southern Metro Routes SN3.1, SN3.2 and SN3.9 combine to provide six trains per hour between West Norwood and Crystal Palace

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Route SN3.10 / SN3.10A: London Bridge – Peckham Rye – Tulse Hill – Streatham – Norbury – Selhurst then East Croydon – Purley – Caterham (Route 3.10) or West Croydon (Route 3.10A) Serving: London Bridge, South Bermondsey, Queens Road Peckham, Peckham Rye, East Dulwich, North Dulwich, Tulse Hill, Streatham, Streatham Common, Norbury, Thornton Heath and Selhurst then East Croydon, Purley, Kenley, Whyteleafe, Whyteleafe South and Caterham (Route 3.10) or West Croydon (Route 3.10A).


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

London Bridge to and from Caterham

(Route 3.10)

No Service (See route

3.10A)


3.10A)

2tph

2tph


3.10A) Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes


Croydon (Route 3.10A)

2tph (See Note 1)

2tph (See Note 1) No Service

(See Route 3.10) No Service

(See Route 3.10)

2tph (See Note 2)

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Note 1: During peak periods, trains from London Bridge will terminate at Selhurst. Trains towards

London Bridge will generally start from West Croydon. Note 2: Trains will generally operate between London Bridge and East Croydon only.

Route SN3.11: London Blackfriars – Peckham Rye – Herne Hill – Streatham – Wimbledon – Sutton Serving: London Blackfriars, Elephant & Castle, Loughborough Junction, Herne Hill, Tulse Hill, Streatham, Mitcham Eastfields, Mitcham Junction, Hackbridge, Carshalton and Sutton. Trains will generally continue to Wimbledon and London Bridge as Route SN3.12.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays


Sutton

2tph 2tph


Every 30 minutes

Route SN3.12: London Bridge– Peckham Rye – Mitcham Eastfields – Sutton Serving: London Bridge, South Bermondsey, Queens Road Peckham, Peckham Rye, East Dulwich, North Dulwich, Tulse Hill, Streatham, Tooting, Haydons Road, Wimbledon, Wimbledon Chase, South Merton, Morden South, St Helier, Sutton Common, West Sutton and Sutton. Trains will generally continue to Mitcham Eastfields and London Blackfriars as Route SN3.11


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays


Sutton

2tph 2tph


Every 30 minutes

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Southern Mainline Route SN4 (Oxted): London to East Grinstead and Uckfield Route SN4.1 London Victoria – East Croydon – Oxted – East Grinstead Serving: London Victoria, Clapham Junction, East Croydon, Sanderstead, Riddlesdown, Upper Warlingham, Woldingham, Oxted, Hurst Green, Lingfield, Dormans and East Grinstead.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Victoria to and from East Grinstead


Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Route SN4.2 London Bridge – East Croydon – Oxted – Edenbridge Town – Uckfield Serving: London Bridge, East Croydon, Oxted, Hurst Green, Edenbridge Town, Hever, Cowden, Ashurst, Eridge, Crowborough, Buxted and Uckfield. Limited stops will be made at: Riddlesdown (as today)


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays


Uckfield

2tph 2tph 1tph 1tph 1tph (See Note

1)

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Note 1: On Sundays Route SN4.2 will operate between Oxted and Uckfield only with connections

provided at Oxted with London Victoria and East Grinstead services.

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Southern Mainline Route SN5 (Redhill): London to Purley, Coulsdon South, Merstham, Redhill, Reigate and Tonbridge Route SN5.1 London Victoria – East Croydon – Purley – Coulsdon South – Redhill – Reigate Serving: London Victoria, Clapham Junction, East Croydon, Purley, Coulsdon South, Merstham, Redhill and Reigate.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays


Reigate

2tph (See Note 1)

2tph (See Note 1)

1tph 1tph

(See Note 2) 1tph

(See Note 2)

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Redhill to and from Reigate

(shuttle)

3tph (See Note 1)

3tph (See Note 1)

No Service 2tph

(See Note 2) No Service

Every 20 minutes

Every 20 minutes

Note 1: Exact service subject to consultation proposals for Reigate peak services. If direct London Victoria to Reigate is favoured there would be no shuttle trains, if shuttle trains are favoured, no direct peak London Victoria services would be provided. Note 2: Exact service subject to consultation proposals for enhanced evening and Sunday via Redhill. If proposals are not taken forward the service would revert to a shuttle train between Redhill and Reigate operating twice an hour.

Route SN5.2 London Victoria – East Croydon – Purley – Coulsdon South – Redhill – Tonbridge Serving: London Victoria, Clapham Junction, East Croydon, Purley, Coulsdon South, Merstham, Redhill, Nutfield, Godstone, Edenbridge, Penshurst, Leigh and Tonbridge.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

London Victoria to and from Tonbridge

2tph 2tph 1tph 1tph

(See Note 1) 1tph

(See Note 1)

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Note 1: Exact service subject to consultation proposals for enhanced evening and Sunday via Redhill. If proposals are not taken forward the service would revert to a shuttle train between Redhill and Tonbridge operating every hour.

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Southern Mainline Route SN6 (Mainline West): London Victoria, Gatwick, Haywards Heath, Hove, Worthing, Littlehampton, Horsham, Bognor Regis, Chichester, Havant, Portsmouth and Southampton Route SN6.1 - London Victoria – East Croydon – Gatwick Airport – Horsham – Chichester – Barnham – Havant – Portsmouth Harbour Route SN6.2 - London Victoria – East Croydon – Gatwick Airport – Horsham – Barnham – Chichester – Havant – Southampton Central Route SN6.3 - London Victoria – East Croydon – Gatwick Airport – Horsham – Pulborough – Arundel – Barnham – Bognor Regis Route SN6.4 - London Victoria – East Croydon – Gatwick Airport – Haywards Heath – Hove – Worthing - Littlehampton

Route SN6.1 London Victoria – East Croydon – Gatwick Airport – Horsham – Chichester – Barnham – Havant – Portsmouth Harbour Serving: London Victoria, Clapham Junction, East Croydon, Redhill (limited stops), Horley (limited stops), Gatwick Airport, Crawley, Horsham, Barnham, Chichester, Havant, Fratton, Portsmouth & Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour. Limited stops (generally during morning, evening peaks and evenings) may be made at Fishbourne, Bosham, Nutbourne, Southbourne, Emsworth, Warblington, Bedhampton and Hilsea


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

London Victoria to and from Portsmouth

Harbour


Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Please see proposals that may affect this route on Sundays located on page 24.

Route SN6.2 London Victoria – East Croydon – Gatwick Airport – Horsham – Barnham – Chichester – Havant – Southampton Central Serving: London Victoria, Clapham Junction, East Croydon, Gatwick Airport, Three Bridges, Crawley, Horsham, Barnham, Chichester, (Fishbourne, Bosham, Nutbourne, Southbourne – limited stops during morning peak, evening peak and evenings), Emsworth, Havant, Cosham, Portchester, Fareham, Swanwick, (Bursledon, Hamble, Netley, Sholing, Woolston, Bitterne – limited stops to provide peak service into Southampton Central) and Southampton Central.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays


Southampton Central

1tph 1tph 1tph 1tph


Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

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Route SN6.3 London Victoria – East Croydon – Gatwick Airport – Horsham – Pulborough – Arundel – Barnham – Bognor Regis Serving: London Victoria, Clapham Junction, East Croydon, Gatwick Airport, Three Bridges, Crawley, Littlehaven (peak only),Horsham, Christs Hospital (1 train per hour), Billingshurst, Pulborough, Amberley (1 train per hour), Arundel, Ford, Barnham and Bognor Regis. Trains will generally run combined with Routes SN6.1 or SN6.2 between London Victoria and Horsham.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

London Victoria to and from Bognor Regis

2tph (See Note 1)

2tph (See Note 1)

2tph 2tph 1tph

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Note 1: Two peak services will operate to and from London Bridge as Route 6.3A and will not serve Clapham Junction or London Victoria.

Please see proposals that may affect this route on Sundays on page 24.

Route SN6.3A London Bridge – East Croydon – Gatwick Airport – Horsham – Pulborough – Arundel – Barnham – Bognor Regis Serving: London Bridge, East Croydon, Gatwick Airport, Three Bridges, Crawley, Horsham, Christs Hospital, Billingshurst, Pulborough, Amberley, Arundel, Ford, Barnham and Bognor Regis.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays


Bognor Regis

1 train AM Peak 1 train PM Peak

1 train AM Peak 1 train PM Peak

(See Note 1) No Service No Service No Service

Note 1: One train from Bognor Regis to London Bridge in the morning peak and one train from London Bridge to Bognor Regis in the evening peak. (As today).

Route SN6.4 London Victoria – East Croydon – Gatwick Airport – Haywards Heath – Hove – Worthing - Littlehampton Serving: London Victoria, Clapham Junction, East Croydon, Gatwick Airport, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill (one train per hour), Preston Park (one train per hour), Hove, Portslade (one per hour), Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing (one per hour), Worthing, West Worthing, Durrington-on-Sea, Goring-by-Sea, Angmering and Littlehampton.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays


Littlehampton


Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Please see proposals that may affect this route on Sundays located on page 24.

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Southern Mainline Route SN7 (Mainline East): London, Gatwick Airport, Haywards Heath, Lewes, Eastbourne, Bexhill and Hastings Route SN7.1: London Victoria – East Croydon – Gatwick Airport – Haywards Heath – Lewes – Polegate - Eastbourne Route SN7.1A: London Bridge – East Croydon – Gatwick Airport – Haywards Heath – Lewes – Polegate – Eastbourne Route SN7.2 - London Victoria – East Croydon – Gatwick Airport – Haywards Heath – Lewes – Polegate – Eastbourne – Bexhill – Hastings

Route SN7.1 London Victoria – East Croydon – Gatwick Airport – Haywards Heath – Lewes – Polegate – Eastbourne Serving: London Victoria, Clapham Junction, East Croydon, Horley (peaks only), Gatwick Airport, Haywards Heath, Wivelsfield, Plumpton, Cooksbridge (limited stops), Lewes, Glynde, Berwick, Polegate, Hampden Park and Eastbourne


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

London Victoria to and from Eastbourne


Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Route SN7.1A London Bridge – East Croydon – Gatwick Airport – Haywards Heath – Lewes – Polegate – Eastbourne Serving: London Bridge, East Croydon, Horley (certain trains only), Gatwick Airport, Haywards Heath, Wivelsfield, Plumpton, Cooksbridge, Lewes, Glynde, Berwick, Polegate, Hampden Park and Eastbourne


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

London Bridge to and from Eastbourne

2 trains AM Peak to London 1 train PM Peak to Eastbourne

1 train AM Peak 1train PM Peak

No Service No Service No Service

Route SN7.2 London Victoria – East Croydon – Gatwick Airport – Haywards Heath – Lewes – Polegate – Eastbourne – Bexhill – Hastings Serving: London Victoria, Clapham Junction, East Croydon, Horley, Gatwick Airport, Haywards Heath, Wivelsfield, Lewes, Polegate, Eastbourne, Hampden Park, Pevensey and Westham, Cooden Beach, Collington, Bexhill, St Leonards Warrior Square and Hastings


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays


Hastings


Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

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Southern Mainline Route SN8 (Coastway West):

Route SN8.1 Brighton – Hove Serving: Brighton and Hove. These trains are designed to provide connections to and from Mainline West trains between London Victoria and Littlehampton at Hove. When combined with the other SN8 routes this provides a shuttle every 10 minutes in each direction.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Brighton to and from Hove


Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Route SN8.2 Brighton – Hove – Shoreham-by Sea – Worthing – West Worthing Serving: Brighton, Hove, Aldrington, Portslade, Fishersgate, Southwick, Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing, East Worthing, Worthing and West Worthing. During Monday to Friday (peak periods), a limited number of trains are extended to and from Littlehampton serving Durrington-on-Sea, Goring-by-Sea, Angmering and Littlehampton. On Monday to Saturday (evenings) and Sundays trains will generally operate as Route SN8.3 or SN8.4 to Portsmouth Harbour or Southampton Central respectively.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Brighton to and from West Worthing

2tph 2tph 2tph

(See Note 2) 2tph

(See Note 1) 2tph

(See Note 1)

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Note 1: On Monday to Saturday evenings and on Sundays trains will operate as Route SN8.3 or SN8.4

and are extended to Portsmouth Harbour and Southampton Central respectively. See Routes SN8.3 or SN8.4 for details.

Note 2: The existing school train currently running from Brighton to Littlehampton operating between

1515 and 1530 will still operate.

Route SN8.3 Brighton – Hove – Shoreham-by-Sea – Worthing – Barnham – Chichester – Havant – Portsmouth Harbour Serving: Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Southwick, Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing, Worthing, Angmering, Barnham, Chichester, Southbourne, Emsworth, Havant, Fratton, Portsmouth & Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour. On Monday to Saturday (evenings) and Sundays trains will additionally serve Aldrington, Fishersgate, East Worthing, West Worthing, Durrington-on-Sea, Goring-by-Sea and Ford. On Sundays trains will also additionally serve Fishbourne, Bosham, Nutbourne, Warblington and Bedhampton.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Brighton to and from Portsmouth

Hbr


Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

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Route SN8.4 Brighton – Southampton Central Serving: Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Southwick, Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing, Worthing, West Worthing, Durrington-on-Sea, Goring-by-Sea, Angmering, Ford, Barnham, Chichester, Emsworth, Havant, Cosham, Fareham, Swanwick and Southampton Central.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Brighton to and from

Southampton


Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Route SN8.5 Littlehampton – Bognor Regis Serving: Littlehampton, Ford, Barnham and Bognor Regis


Mon-Fri Peak #

Mon-Fri High Peak #

Mon-Sat Daytimes

Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Littlehampton to and from Bognor

Regis


Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

# - Peak trains are those shown at Bognor Regis and Littlehampton arriving between 0700 and 0959 or departing between 1600 and 1859.

A shuttle service will also be provided in both directions between Barnham and Bognor Regis each hour on Monday to Friday and Saturday offering connections at Barnham with West Coastway service between Brighton and Portsmouth. Combined with services on route SN6.3A gives a total of 4tph in both directions between Barnham and Bognor Regis.

Route SN8.6 Littlehampton – Portsmouth & Southsea Serving: Littlehampton, Ford, Barnham, Chichester, Fishbourne, Bosham, Nutbourne, Southbourne, Emsworth, Warblington, Havant, Bedhampton, Hilsea, Fratton and Portsmouth & Southsea.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Littlehampton to and from

Portsmouth & Southsea

1tph 1tph 1tph No Service See Route

SN6.1, SN6.2, SN8.3 and

SN8.4

No Service See Route

SN6.1, SN6.2, SN8.3 and

SN8.4

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

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Southern Mainline Route SN9 (Coastway East): Brighton, Lewes, Eastbourne, Bexhill, Hastings, Rye and Ashford International Route SN 9.1 Brighton – Lewes Serving: Brighton, London Road (Brighton), Moulsecoomb, Falmer and Lewes.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Brighton to and from Lewes

1tph 1tph 2tph See Route SN

9.2 See Route SN

9.2 Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Route SN 9.2 Brighton – Seaford Serving: Brighton, London Road (Brighton), Moulsecoomb, Falmer, Lewes, Southease (1 tph), Newhaven Town, Newhaven Harbour, Bishopstone and Seaford.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Brighton to and from Seaford


Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Route SN 9.3 Brighton – Hastings Serving: Brighton, Falmer, Lewes, Glynde, Berwick, Polegate, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, Hampden Park, Pevensey & Westham, Normans Bay, Cooden Beach, Collington, Bexhill, St Leonards Warrior Square and Hastings. Limited stops are made at Pevensey Bay (Monday to Friday) and Ore (early morning, late evening Mondays to Saturdays only).


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Brighton to and from Hastings

1tph 1tph 1tph See Route

SN9.4 See Route

SN9.4 Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

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Route SN9.4 Brighton – Ashford International Serving: Lewes, Polegate, Eastbourne, Bexhill, St Leonards Warrior Square, Hastings, Rye, Appledore, Ham Street and Ashford International. Limited stops are made at Pevensey & Westham (Sundays only), Cooden Beach (Sundays only), Collington (Sundays only), Ore, Three Oaks, Doleham and Winchelsea.

Option A: Retain through train service between Brighton and Ashford International operated by two carriage diesel trains throughout.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Brighton to and from Ashford International


Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Rye to and from Ashford

International

2tph 2tph

See above See above See above Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Option B: split service into two sections between Brighton and Eastbourne (operated by Class 377 electric trains) and Eastbourne to Ashford International (operated by two carriage diesel trains) resulting in change of train at Eastbourne.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Brighton to and from Eastbourne


Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Eastbourne to and from Ashford

International


Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes


International

2tph 2tph


Every 30 minutes

Connections between services will be available at Eastbourne – change of train required. Option C: split service into two sections between Brighton and Hastings (operated by Class 377 electric trains) and Hastings to Ashford International (operated by two carriage diesel trains) resulting in change of train at Hastings. Apply: All week (Mondays to Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays), All weekend only (Saturdays and Sundays) or Sundays only.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Brighton to and from Hastings


Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Hastings to and from Ashford International


Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes


International

2tph 2tph


Every 30 minutes

Connections between services will be available at Hastings – change of train required.

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Gatwick Express – dedicated airport link between capital and coast Gatwick Express is the brand name for premium train services between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport. At peak times, these trains operate to and from Brighton. The Gatwick Express will remain as a premium airport service running non-stop four times an hour, in both directions, between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport every day meeting the requirements of airport passengers. New Class 387 Electrostar trains have been introduced onto this route. These new trains have been designed specifically to meet the needs of both commuters and airport passengers with dedicated luggage space, comfortable 2x2 seating throughout, air conditioning, easier access boarding and alighting, charging points and free on board wi-fi. These trains have replaced older Class 442 trains which were built in the late 1980s and introduced to the route during 2008. The wider Brighton Main Line timetable is being redesigned and as a result the timings of the Gatwick Express trains will change, however the frequency will remain the same. Journey times between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport will be typically 30 minutes or less. Peak trains currently serve Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Hassocks and Preston Park. From 2018 it is proposed that Haywards Heath and Preston Park would no longer be served by Gatwick Express trains with stops transferred to other Southern services to maintain the overall quantum of trains at these stations.

Proposed Gatwick Express service patterns This section details the proposed Gatwick Express route, typical calling pattern and frequency throughout the day.

Gatwick Express Route GX1: London Victoria – Gatwick Airport – Brighton Serving: London Victoria, Gatwick Airport, Brighton During Monday to Friday peak and high peak trains will also serve Burgess Hill and Hassocks (2 tph)


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Victoria to and from Gatwick

Airport


Every 15 minutes

Every 15 minutes

Every 15 minutes

(See Note 1)

Every 15 minutes

(See Note 1)

Every 15 minutes

Victoria to and from Brighton

4tph 4tph 2tph 2tph


Every 15 minutes

Every 30 minutes Every 30 minutes

Note 1: Trains departing from Gatwick Airport towards London Victoria during Monday to Saturday

daytimes and evenings are proposed to operate at a frequency interval of 10/20 minutes.

Q Question 74:

Do you have any other specific comments in relation to Gatwick Express services?

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Proposals to transform the Great Northern network Great Northern is the brand name given to train services between London Kings Cross and Peterborough, Cambridge and Kings Lynn; and services running between Moorgate, Welwyn Garden City, Hertford North, Stevenage and Letchworth Garden City.

Great Northern Mainline During 2018 the Great Northern service will be transformed with improved connectivity and frequency to meet the growing local economy throughout the East Anglia region of Peterborough and Cambridge based on science and technology. New trains will be introduced to improve the customer experience and meaning Great Northern will go from having one of the oldest fleets in the country to the youngest. This transformation starts later this autumn. Many train services currently operated by Great Northern will transfer to Thameslink during 2018 creating exciting new north to south cross London journey opportunities linking East Anglia with direct trains to Gatwick Airport and Brighton for the very first time.

Kings Lynn, Ely and Cambridge (fast) to London Kings Cross Between Ely and London Kings Cross the frequency of Monday to Friday and Saturday off peak trains will double from 1tph to 2tph (this will apply from May 2017). Until infrastructure works are completed at Ely North Junction we are unable to increase the frequency of Kings Lynn trains as previously expected. From May 2017 these trains will also serve Cambridge North new station initially once per hour. Network Rail are currently developing plans that will enable trains between Cambridge and Kings Lynn to operate in eight carriage formations providing a much needed doubling of capacity through a programme of platform extensions, power and level crossing upgrades. We will keep local stakeholders informed with the progress of this Network Rail scheme and when this will be delivered. In the meantime from May 2017, the current trains on this route will be replaced by modern, air conditioned, Class 387 trains which were built in 2014 and currently operating on the Thameslink route. From May 2018, we propose that two trains per hour will serve Cambridge North providing fast direct trains to London Kings Cross.

Q Question 75:

Do you have any specific comments in relation to services between London Kings Cross and Kings Lynn?

Peterborough to London Kings Cross (fast services)

These trains will continue to be provided by Great Northern during peak times, Monday to Friday evenings, Saturday and Sunday (mornings and evenings).

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Peterborough to London Kings Cross (semi fast and stopping services)

From 2018 these train services will transfer to Thameslink and will be extended to serve London St Pancras International, Farringdon (and connections via Crossrail), City Thameslink, Blackfriars, London Bridge, East Croydon and are proposed to continue onwards to Gatwick Airport and Horsham. South of London Blackfriars during off peak periods these trains will operate as semi fast services to Gatwick Airport. The current hourly semi fast service between Peterborough and London will be doubled in frequency improving journey times and creating a more consistent service. The current hourly stopping service between Peterborough and London serving Knebworth, Welwyn North, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield and Potters Bar will no longer operate with services instead provided by Cambridge trains.

Cambridge to London Kings Cross (semi fast services) From 2018 these current hourly semi fast trains between Cambridge and London will transfer to Thameslink to serve London St Pancras International, Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, London Bridge, East Croydon and are proposed to continue onwards to Gatwick Airport and Brighton. Please see Thameslink Route TL6 for details. The service would also be doubled in frequency to operate half hourly throughout the day providing a more consistent service. South of London Bridge these trains will operate as fast services to Gatwick Airport and Brighton. We are exploring providing this service seven days a week.

Cambridge to London Kings Cross (stopping services) From 2018 these current hourly semi fast trains between Cambridge and London will transfer to Thameslink to serve London St Pancras International, Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, London Bridge and are proposed to continue onwards to Maidstone East. Please see Thameslink Route TL7 for details. This service would also be doubled in frequency to operate half hourly throughout the day providing consistency. These proposed changes mean that passengers from Knebworth, Welwyn North, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield and Potters Bar will receive half hourly Cambridge trains instead of hourly Cambridge and Peterborough trains. Passengers for station towards Peterborough will be required to change trains at Steveange. A connection time of eight minutes northbound towards Peterborough and 23 southbound from Peterborough at Stevenage is expected.

Q Question 76:

Do you support the proposed frequency improvements throughout the Great Northern Metro routes? Yes No Any further comments on this proposal?

Q Question 77:

Do you support the proposed changes which will see Knebworth, Welwyn North, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield and Potters Bar served by half hourly trains to and from Cambridge instead of hourly trains to both Cambridge and Peterborough? Yes No Any further comments on this proposal?

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Great Northern Metro From 2018 passengers on this route will benefit from 150 brand new vehicles forming 25 6- carriage trains to deliver much needed capacity enhancements through additional services both during peak times and during the day. These trains are air conditioned with walk through carriages and the very latest technology taking these routes from having the oldest trains in the country to the youngest. In conjunction with the new trains and increased capacity, there will also be additional peak and off peak train services to and from Moorgate, increasing the frequency on the route creating a truly metro style service. Some of the highlights are:

Extra peak services to/from Moorgate to ease overcrowding – up to 14tph will operate in the high peak period (up from 12tph today).

Hertford Loop: Off peak frequency is proposed to double from 3tph to 6tph all day, Monday to Saturday and from 2tph to 4tph on Sundays

Welwyn Garden City: Off peak and Saturday frequency will increase from 3tph (weekdays) and 2tph (weekends) to 4tph all day, all week

Hertford North to Stevenage: Off peak frequency will increase to/from Moorgate from 1tph to 2tph all day, all week (see below)

Q Question 78:

Do you support the proposed frequency improvements throughout the Great Northern Metro routes and proposed changes to some calling patterns? Yes No Any further comments on this proposal?

Q Question 79 and 80:

These proposals would remove the direct service between the Welwyn Garden City route and Harringay and Hornsey during Monday to Friday peak times only. Passengers wishing to travel between Welwyn Garden City and Harringay or Hornsey during peak times would be required to change trains at Alexandra Palace for frequent connecting trains. How often do you travel from stations between Welwyn Garden City and Harringay and Hornsey? Never Daily Weekly Monthly Couple of times a year How inconvenienced would you be if a change if train was required? Not at all Slightly Significantly Any further comments on this proposal?

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Great Northern Metro services between Stevenage and Hertford North Planned infrastructure works at Stevenage to create a terminating bay platform to be delivered by Network Rail are not expected to be completed for the timetable change as originally expected. Without this new platform, there is insufficient space at Stevenage to operate these trains in addition to the service improvements we are proposing for King’s Lynn and Cambridge routes. A range of alternative options has been explored by GTR to maintain train services between Hertford North and Stevenage such as using existing turnaround facilities at Stevenage or by continuing trains beyond to Hitchin and Letchworth Garden City. However there are two important considerations which need to be factored into the final decision.

1. We propose to operate an additional high peak trains between Hertford and

Moorgate, increase the total number of high peak trains departing Moorgate from 12

to 14. This is to cater for the increased number of passengers using the Moorgate to

Hertford North route. We will be introducing a new fleet of 25 fixed formation six

carriage trains. If the Moorgate to Stevenage trains were to be extended beyond

Stevenage to Letchworth Garden City we would be unable to provide this increased

high peak frequency as more trains would be required to operate this service.

2. We propose to improve the frequency and quality of Great Northern and Thameslink

train services between Kings Lynn, Ely, Cambridge, Peterborough and London on the

route to meet high passenger demand, to encourage and stimulate economic growth

throughout the East Anglia region. If these proposals are supported this would mean

the track capacity is simply not available if Moorgate to Stevenage services were to

be extended to Letchworth Garden City, the primary reason why the new terminating

bay platform facility at Stevenage was originally funded.

In light of these developments, we have undertaken a passenger demand review and this clearly shows that the level of demand between Hertford North and Stevenage, whilst important for people who use the service regularly, is lower in comparison with the number of people who would benefit from improved Great Northern and Thameslink services which otherwise would not be able to be provided if these trains operated to Stevenage or beyond to Letchworth Garden City.

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Figure 6: Moorgate, high peak demand current and predicted

Regrettably, we are therefore left with very limited options. Taking everything into account we propose to curtail trains to and from Moorgate at Watton-at-Stone and operate rail replacement buses between Hertford North / Watton-at-Stone and Stevenage from May 2018 until further notice. PLEASE NOTE: To clarify – this does not mean the proposal is to close Watton-at-Stone station. This will, on average affect 1,100 passengers per day however 104,000 passengers per day will benefit from improved frequencies and additional carriages.

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At this time we do not know when the terminating platform at Stevenage will be delivered but will keep passengers updated. Alternative options are being considered to maintain the benefits of the investment that is being made in the route and the new trains for the majority of passengers overall whilst maintaining a level of acceptable service across the Great Northern Metro network. We will work with local stakeholders and passengers affected to provide alternative means of transport and facilities during this time.

Please see route GN4.1 on page 70 for further details.

Q Question 81:

In light of these developments, on balance do you agree that curtailing the Moorgate to Stevenage services at Watton-at-Stone from May 2018 until further notice to protect proposed frequency increases on the Hertford North, Cambridge and Peterborough routes is the right approach? Yes No Any further comments on this proposal?

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Station by station comparison tool For each station we serve, we have produced a station by station comparison tool split into routes. This database will enable a comparison of indicative train service proposals compared with current levels. We have identified increased (shown in green) and decreases (shown in red) for each time period. This interactive database is available to download on the 2018 consultation website.

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Proposed Great Northern service patterns This section details the proposed Great Northern routes, typical calling pattern and frequency throughout the day.

C Comments 82 to 86

Comments can be made on individual services within each sub route in the survey.

Great Northern Mainline Route GN1 (Kings Lynn and Cambridge): Kings Lynn – Ely – Cambridge – London Kings Cross Serving: Kings Lynn, Watlington, Downham Market, Littleport, Ely, Waterbeach (one train per hour off peak only) Cambridge North, Cambridge and London Kings Cross. Some Monday to Friday peak trains may call at Royston.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Kings Lynn to and from

London Kings Cross


Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Every 60 minutes

Ely to and from London Kings

Cross


Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Note: off peak Waterbeach is proposed to be served by Ely trains.

Great Northern Mainline Route GN2 (Cambridge local): Cambridge - Royston – Welwyn North – London Kings Cross Serving: Royston, Ashwell & Morden, Baldock, Letchworth Garden City, Hitchin, Knebworth (north bound evening peak), Welwyn North and London Kings Cross


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays


London Kings Cross

2tph 2tph


Every 30 minutes

All other train services in this group will transfer to Thameslink

Great Northern Mainline Route GN3 (Peterborough): Peterborough – Huntingdon – Biggleswade – London Kings Cross Serving: Peterborough, Huntingdon, St Neots, Biggleswade, Stevenage and London Kings Cross


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Peterborough to and from London

Kings Cross

2tph towards London AM

Peak 2tph towards Peterborough

PM Peak

2tph towards London AM

Peak 2tph towards Peterborough

PM Peak

No Service

1tph towards Peterborough

after 1900 (See Note 1)

No Service (See Note 1)

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Note 1:– A limited service may operate on Saturday and Sunday subject to further demand analysis to supplement Thameslink Route TL5.

All other train services on this route will transfer to Thameslink

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Great Northern Metro Route GN4.1: Stevenage – Hertford North – Gordon Hill – Alexandra Palace – Finsbury Park – Highbury & Islington – Old Street – Moorgate Serving: Stevenage, Watton-at-Stone, Hertford North, Bayford, Cuffley, Gordon Hill, Enfield Chase, Winchmore Hill, Palmers Green, Alexandra Palace, Hornsey (Monday to Friday peak and high peak only), Harringay (Monday to Friday peak and high peak only), Finsbury Park, Drayton Park, Highbury & Islington, Essex Road, Old Street and Moorgate.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Stevenage to and from Moorgate


Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

IMPORTANT NOTICE: From May 2018 until further notice

Until infrastructure work at Stevenage to create a separate terminating platform is

completed by Network Rail, originally due for completion by December 2018, services will generally only run between Watton-at-Stone and Moorgate only.

A rail replacement bus service will operate between Hertford North and Stevenage &

Watton-at-Stone and Stevenage.

A very limited train service will operate beyond Watton-at-Stone to Stevenage or Letchworth Garden City during early mornings, late evenings and Sundays.

Route GN4.2: Hertford North – Gordon Hill – Alexandra Palace – Finsbury Park – Highbury & Islington – Old Street – Moorgate Serving: Hertford North, Bayford (not all trains), Cuffley, Crews Hill, Gordon Hill, Enfield Chase, Grange Park, Winchmore Hill, Palmers Green, Bowes Park, Alexandra Palace, Hornsey, Harringay, Finsbury Park, Drayton Park, Highbury & Islington, Essex Road, Old Street and Moorgate.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Hertford North to and from Moorgate


Every 12-18 minutes

Every 8 -12 minutes

Every 12-18 minutes

Every 12-18 minutes

Every 12 – 18 minutes

Route GN4.3: Gordon Hill – Alexandra Palace – Finsbury Park – Highbury & Islington – Old Street – Moorgate Serving: Gordon Hill, Enfield Chase, Grange Park, Winchmore Hill, Palmers Green, Bowes Park, Alexandra Palace, Hornsey (not Monday to Friday high peak), Harringay (not Monday to Friday high peak), Finsbury Park, Drayton Park, Highbury & Islington, Essex Road, Old Street and Moorgate.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri


Mon-Sat Evenings

Sundays

Gordon Hill to and from Moorgate

2tph 4tph See Route GN4.1 and

GN4.2

See Route GN4.1 and

GN4.2

See Route GN4.1 and

GN4.2 Every 30 minutes

Every15 minutes

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Great Northern Metro Route GN5 (Welwyn): Welwyn Garden City – Hatfield – Potters Bar – New Barnet – Alexandra Palace – Finsbury Park – Highbury & Islington – Old Street – Moorgate Serving: Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Welham Green (2 tph) Brookmans Park (2 tph), Potters Bar, Hadley Wood (see Note 1), New Barnet, Oakleigh Park, New Southgate, Alexandra Palace, Hornsey (not Monday to Friday peak or high peak), Harringay (not Monday to Friday peak or high peak), Finsbury Park, Drayton Park, Highbury & Islington, Essex Road, Old Street and Moorgate.


Mon-Fri

Peak Mon-Fri

High Peak

Mon-Sat Daytimes

(see Note 1)

Mon-Sat Evenings

(see Note 1)

Sundays

(See note 1)

Welwyn Garden City to and from

Moorgate


Every 15 minutes

Every 15 minutes

Every 15 minutes

Every 15 minutes

Every 15 minutes

Note: Welham Green and Brookmans Park have 2 tph. Note 1: Hadley Wood off peak has 2 tph

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