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Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 02September 2017Western

Route J: London and West Route K: West of EnglandSRS J.01: London Paddington – Heathrow Airport Junction 04

SRS J.02: Heathrow Airport Junction – Reading 09

SRS J.03: Reading – Didcot 13

SRS J.04: Didcot – Border (nr Pilning) 17

SRS J.05: Reading – Newbury 21

SRS J.06: Newbury – Cogload Junction 25

SRS J.07: Didcot – Oxford 29

SRS J.08: Greenford Lines 33

SRS J.10: Swindon – Standish Junction 37

SRS J.11: Cotswolds Line 40

SRS J.12: Henley-on-Thames Branch 43

SRS J.13: Marlow Branch 46

SRS J.14: Windsor & Eton Branch 49

SRS J.16: Heathrow Airport 52

SRS J.98: Freight Trunk Routes 55

SRS J.99: Other Freight Lines 60

SRS K.01: Bristol Temple Meads – Exeter St Davids 64

SRS K.02: Exeter St Davids – Plymouth 69

SRS K.03: Plymouth – Penzance 73

SRS K.04: Salisbury – Bathampton / Thingley Junction 77

SRS K.06: Exeter – Exmouth Junction 82

SRS K.07: Paignton Line 85

SRS K.08: Barnstaple Branch 89

SRS K.09: St Ives Branch 92

SRS K.10: Looe Branch 95

SRS K.11: Exmouth Branch 98

SRS K.12: Falmouth Docks Branch 101

SRS K.13: Newquay Line 103

SRS K.14: Gunnislake Branch 107

SRS K.15: Swindon (via Bath Spa) – Bristol Temple Meads 111

SRS K.16: Bristol – Birmingham Line 116

SRS K.17: Weston-super-Mare Loop 120

SRS K.18: Severn Beach Branch 124

SRS K.98: Freight Trunk Routes 128

SRS K.99: Other Freight Lines 133

Glossary 139

Interface with other routes (refer to separate Route Specification documents)

Wessex Route: J.09 Reading – Basingstoke

K.05 Castle Cary – Dorchester

Wales Route: L.02/03 Gloucester – Border (nr Chepstow)

London North Western Route:

J.15 Bicester Town Branch

M.09 Barnt Green – Stoke Works Junction

M.11 Oxford – Coventry South

M.15 Stourbridge Junction – Hereford

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 03September 2017Route J: London and West

SRS J.01: London Paddington – Heathrow Airport Junction 04

SRS J.02: Heathrow Airport Junction – Reading 09

SRS J.03: Reading – Didcot 13

SRS J.04: Didcot – Border (nr Pilning) 17

SRS J.05: Reading – Newbury 21

SRS J.06: Newbury – Cogload Junction 25

SRS J.07: Didcot – Oxford 29

SRS J.08: Greenford Lines 33

SRS J.10: Swindon – Standish Junction 37

SRS J.11: Cotswolds Line 40

SRS J.12: Henley-on-Thames Branch 43

SRS J.13: Marlow Branch 46

SRS J.14: Windsor & Eton Branch 49

SRS J.16: Heathrow Airport 52

SRS J.98: Freight Trunk Routes 55

SRS J.99: Other Freight Lines 60

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 04September 2017SRS J.01 London Paddington – Heathrow Airport Junction

Route specification descriptionLondon Paddington Main Line station is London’s gateway for London Heathrow Airport, the Thames Valley, north and south Cotswolds, South Wales, the west of England, and the south-west peninsula. The station is also served by London Underground Ltd (LUL) Bakerloo, Circle and Hammersmith & City services.

London Paddington station has 16 platforms. Platforms 1 to 5 and 8 to 10 are mainly used by long distance high speed services, Platforms 6 and 7 are used exclusively by Heathrow Express services and Platforms 11 to 14 are used by local suburban services. Platforms 15 and 16 are used by LUL Hammersmith & City Line services.

London Paddington station’s 14 main line platforms are accessed via the six-track approaches. The six-track section extends to Ladbroke Grove, where it converges into four tracks (Up and Down main lines and Up and Down relief lines). A double junction on the northen side of the track at Westbourne Park will provide access to the two-track railway serving Paddington Low Level station and beyond, via Crossrail services.

There are train care depots at Old Oak Common, to the north of the Great Western Main Line (GWML), connecting at 2m 30ch. These are used for the LDHS services and Class 165 suburban train sets, and by Heathrow Express for their Class 332 and 360 electric train sets. A new maintenance facility is under construction adjacent to these depots for use by Crossrail trains from 2018 onwards.

South of the GWML at North Pole lies the main maintenance location for the future Class 800 and 801 trains provided under the IEP. This depot is to the GWML via two connections, and is available for the introduction of Class 800 and 801 trains.

Proposals by HS2 Ltd for a new station at Old Oak Common to permit interchange between HS2 and the GWML, offer the potential for significant inward investment to the area. The enhanced connectivity offered by an HS2 station at Old Oak Common would provide benefits along the GWML. Design of the station is being progressed by HS2 Ltd working closely with Network Rail. Construction would be subject to the HS2 Hybrid Bill achieving Royal Assent.

A single line to West Ruislip and the Chiltern Line, known as the ‘Wycombe Single’, is connected to the GWML at 3m 30ch.

The West London Line crosses over the GWML by bridge at 2m 55ch, with connections to North Pole depot off the West London Line.

The North London Line crosses over the GWML by bridge at 3m 60ch. The North London Line connects to the GWML via Acton Wells Junction and Acton East Junction. The connecting tracks are known as the Up and Down Poplars.

Acton Rail Freight Terminal, to the north of the GWML, is also accessed at the eastern end via the Up and Down Poplars, and connects to the GWML at the western end at 5m 05ch.

Triangular access to the Greenford branch is at West Ealing Junction (6m 54ch), and at Hanwell Junction (7m 19ch).

The 297-yard Wharncliffe Viaduct (which is Grade 1 listed) takes the railway over the River Brent at 7m 50ch.

Located to the north of the GWML between 7m 68ch and 8m 62ch, Hanwell Bridge sidings and the Up and Down goods loops provide capacity for freight services on the GWML.

The former Southall maintenance depot to the south of the GWML, between 9m 02ch to the east and 9m 57ch to the west, is now used by a private railway operator.

Southall West sidings are also accessed at 9m 02ch to the east and 9m 57ch to the west.

The Brentford branch, which accommodates the West London Waste terminal and a metals recycling plant, is accessible from the east end of Southall West sidings at 9m 57ch.

The Tarmac aggregates plant at Hayes, to the north of the GWML, is accessed off the Up goods loop at 10m 60ch.

LONDONPADDINGTON

Langley

Iver

West Drayto

n

Colnbrook

HALInfrastructure

HEATHROWT1, 2 & 3

HEATHROWT4

Brentford

Hayes &

Harlingto

n

Southall Hanwell

West Ealing

Ealing Broadway

Acton Main Line

DraytonGreen

CastleBar Park

South Greenford

GREENFORD

SOUTH RUISLIP

HEATHROWT5

Geographic Map

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 05September 2017

Table 1.0

Information Current 2019 2043 Notes

Line of route description GW103: Paddington to Uffington.

Section start London Paddington.

Section end Heathrow Airport Junction.

Route availability RA8 RA8 RA8

Gauge W6 / W8 W6 / W8(W10 / W12 from Acton East Junction)

W6 / W8(W10 / W12 from Acton East Junction)

Upgrade works proposed as part of the Strategic Freight Network GWML Gauge Enhancement scheme – See CP5 proposed investments and Network Specification: Western.

Signals TCB ETCS ERTMS See Network Specification: Western.

SpeedSee Sectional Appendix for detailed speed profiles

Predominant linespeed 125mph (main lines) and 90mph (relief lines).

Raise linespeed to highest possible in line with infrastructure characteristics and capability of rolling stock.

Incremental linespeed improvements where possible in line with infrastructure characteristics and capability of rolling stock.

Electrification 25kV OHL E(main and relief lines).

25kV OHLE(main and relief lines).

25kV OHLE(main and relief lines).

Review connections to freight terminals.

Route capability overview

Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) Table 2.0

Current 2019 2043 Notes

Typical journey time LDHS: 9½ minutes

Heathrow Express: 9½ minutes

London and Thames Valley: 16 minutes.

Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock.

No. of trains per hour 21 tph:

• 8 LDHS

• 4 Heathrow Express

• 7 London and Thames Valley

• 2 Heathrow Connect.

25 tph:

• 11 LDHS



• 8 Crossrail (off-peak).

29 tph:

• 15 LDHS

• 4 Airport Service



The 2043 scenario is based on the indicative train service specification interpreted for the Western Route Study (August 2015).

SRS J.01 London Paddington – Heathrow Airport Junction


Current Freight Trains (paths per day) Table 3.0


Route section Acton East Junction to Heathrow Airport Junction

Daily paths in one direction (as per WTT)

53* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013)

* Figures are for freight trains in one direction only.

Level crossings on routeThere are no level crossings in this SRS.


Table 4.0

Project Project Description ELR Implementation Date

Output Change Funder Notes Status

GWML gauge enhancement Gauge enhancements in line with electrification

MLN1 2015 – 2019 Ability to transport 9’6” containers on conventional flat wagons

DfT HLOS (2012) – part of Strategic Freight Network. Subject to funding

In delivery

Electric Multiple Units Introduction of electric rolling stock MLN1 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, journey times and passenger experience

DfT HLOS (2012)

Infrastructure interventions where applicable

In delivery

IEP London Paddington station platform reconfiguration

MLN1 2016 – 2019 Additional capacity DfT HLOS (2012) In delivery

Crossrail Connection to tunnel at Westbourne Park

MLN1 2016 – 2018 Crossrail connection for through running

Third Party Crossrail Ltd(Inner suburban services transfer to Crossrail, running from London Paddington High Level station initially)

In delivery

Crossrail Grade separation for westbound freight trains from Acton Yard

MLN1 2015 – 2016 Improved capacity Third Party Crossrail Ltd Complete

Crossrail Full grade separation between relief lines and Heathrow Airport Branch

MLN1 2015 – 2016 Additional connectivity and passenger train capacity

Third Party Crossrail Ltd Complete

Crossrail Station upgrades MLN1 2016 – 2018 Improved passenger experience

Third Party Crossrail Ltd In development

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


Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 6 (2019 – 2024) *Table 5.0


Output change Funder Notes Status

HS2 (Phase 1) London – Birmingham High Speed Line: Provision of new station at Old Oak Common

MLN1 2026 Route-wide connectivity to the network

HS2 Ltd Development work for future construction will take place in the latter stages of the control period

In development

London Paddington Station masterplan

Masterplan study reviewing potential development of London Paddington station area and wider surroundings

MLN1 TBC New Station Facility, improved passenger experience and interchange

Third Party Subject to funding

Masterplan study underway which provides aspirational vision of the area

In development

Building renewals** Building renewals at London Paddington station

MLN1 2020 Renewed asset Network Rail Renewals

In delivery

Track Renewals** Plain line track renewal at Kensal Green


In delivery

Telecom Renewals** Renewal of CCTV at London Paddington station


In development

Telecom Renewals** Renewal of CIS and Clock System Life Extension at London Paddington station


In delivery

Western Capacity Improvement Programme

Intervention 1 which sees the upgrade of junction layout into London Paddington

MLN1 TBC Improved capacity and performance

DfT Subject to development funding In development

Wwestern Capacity Improvement Programme

Ladbroke Grove Grade Seperation to remove conflicts of trains travelling into and out of London Paddington



* In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table includes other Network Rail funded schemes, renewals and Third Party schemes where applicable.** The precise timing and scope of renewals will remain subject to review to enable us to meet our overall obligations as efficiently as possible, consistent with the reasonable requirements of operators and other stakeholders.

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 09September 2017SRS J.02 Heathrow Airport Junction – Reading

Route specification descriptionFrom London Paddington to Reading, the GWML has four tracks throughout. The main lines predominantly carry the long distance services, at closely-spaced intervals, which run without intermediate calls other than selected services at Slough. All of the numerous intermediate stations are normally served on the relief lines, which predominantly also carry the freight traffic. A number of main-to-relief crossovers are provided (at Dolphin Junction, Slough West, Maidenhead East and Ruscombe) to enable a number of peak, outer-suburban trains to share the main lines for accelerated journeys.

Three short branch lines diverge from this section of the GWML, with connecting lines (onto the main lines at Slough, and onto the relief lines at Maidenhead and at Twyford) to permit rolling stock to enter and leave the branches. For the main part of the day, and all day at weekends, each branch is self-contained from the GWML. A limited number of peak through trains operate between London Paddington and Henley-on-Thames and vice versa (via relief lines). Through trains between Bourne End and London Paddington will cease with the introduction of EMU services.

All intermediate stations (except Burnham and Taplow) have main line platforms which enables trains to call during maintenance of the relief lines, for example at night and at weekends (on a limited basis).

The majority of freight trains run non-stop throughout this section, from Acton Yard (and numerous terminals east thereof) to Reading and beyond. A short branch line to Colnbrook diverges at West Drayton, serving petroleum and aggregates terminals in close proximity to the western edge of the large Heathrow Airport complex. A stretch of a fifth running line exists, for eastbound freight traffic, from Iver to West Drayton, which has a key role in freight train regulation, together with the Up goods line at Slough.

There are four stopping passenger trains per hour (off-peak, west of Heathrow Airport Junction) so the regulation of freight trains between Acton and Reading is critical. At Langley there is an additional Up direction loop adjacent to the site of the former petroleum terminal. The site is currently in use as a stabling and maintenance facility for engineering trains to support the extension of electrification from Heathrow Airport Junction to the west.

Midgham

Aldermasto

n

Theale

Pangbourne

Tilehurst

Reading West

READING

Wargrave

Shiplake

HENLEY-ON-THAMES

MARLOWBOURNEEND

Cookham

Furze Platt

Twyford

Maidenhead

SLOUGH

Taplow

Burnham

WINDSOR& ETON

CENTRAL

Langley

Iver

West Drayto

n

Colnbrook

HALInfrastructure

HEATHROWT1, 2 & 3

HEATHROWT4

Hayes &

Harlingto

n

Southall

HEATHROWT5

Geographic Map


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW103: London Paddington to Uffington.

Section start Heathrow Airport Junction.

Section end Reading.


Gauge W8 W10 / W12 W10 / W12 Upgrade works proposed as part of the Strategic Freight Network, GWML Gauge Enhancement scheme – see CP5 proposed investments and Network Specification: Western.

Signals TCB TCB ERTMS See Network Specification: Western.





Electrification None. 25kV OHLE (all lines). 25kV OHLE (all lines). Review connections to freight terminals – see Network Specification: Western.




Typical journey time Heathrow Airport Junction to Reading.

LDHS: 16 minutes.

London & Thames Valley: 37 minutes.



• 8 LDHS

• 5 London and Thames Valley.

17 tph:

• 11 LDHS



25 tph:

• 15 LDHS


• 4 Crossrail (off-peak)

• 4 Airport service.

Current proposals for Western Rail Link to Heathrow (WRLtH) are anticipated for delivery in CP6. This will add a further 4 tph between Reading and Heathrow.


SRS J.02 Heathrow Airport Junction – Reading




Route section


47* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013).




Table 4.0




DfT HLOS (2012)


In development


MLN1 2015 – 2019 Ability to transport 9’6” containers on conventional flat wagons

DfT HLOS (2012) Part of Strategic Freight Network – subject to funding

In development

Crossrail Additional Up relief line and turnback facility at Maidenhead, and new depot

MLN1 2014 – 2018 Additional capacity Third Party Crossrail Ltd In delivery

GWML electrification Electrification of the line from Maidenhead to Newbury, Oxford, Bristol and Swansea

MLN1 2015 – 2018 Introduction of electric trains

DfT HLOS (2012)

Crossrail provides electrification on all four lines from Heathrow Airport Junction to Maidenhead

In delivery

Structure renewals ** Structure renewals on Uxbridge Road MLN1 2015 /16 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development

Access for All New subway lift from ground level to platform level providing step free access at Burnham station

MLN1 2016/17 Improved accessibility DfT CP5 Access for All In development

Plant renewals ** Crossrail upgrade of signalling power system and installation of auto-reconfiguration equipment

MLN1 2017 Renewed asset Netework Rail renewals

In development

Track renewals ** Plain line track renewal of Platform 2 at Maidenhead

MLN1 2017/18 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development


Table 5.0



Western Rail Link to Heathrow (WRLtH)

Infrastructure works to facilitate new services to London Heathrow Airport from the west

MLN1 CP6 Improved connectivity to Heathrow Airport

DfT HLOS (2012). Subject to confirmation of funding, a value for money assessment and the agreement of acceptable terms with the aviation industry

In development



Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 13September 2017SRS J.03 Reading – Didcot

Route specification descriptionThe GWML has four tracks throughout from London Paddington to Didcot Parkway with the main lines predominantly carrying the long distance high speed services, at closely-spaced intervals, without intermediate calls. All intermediate stations are normally served on the relief lines, which also carry freight traffic to achieve the necessary segregation from fast passenger trains. There are no intermediate main line to relief line crossovers provided between Tilehurst East and Moreton Cutting.

Recent, significant remodelling work at Reading has created a grade-separated junction where passenger services on the main lines can pass over freight trains running on the Southampton – WCML corridor without conflict. A loop is provided between Tilehurst East Junction and Reading West Junction to allow recessing of freight trains on the WCML – Southampton corridor.

All four intermediate stations (except Pangbourne) have main line platforms which enables trains to call when the relief lines are closed for maintenance for example at night and at weekends (on a limited basis).

There are no freight terminals on this section. All freight trains run non-stop throughout this section, mostly having joined the GWML at Reading West Junction from the Wessex route and crossed the main lines by grade seperation.

Didcot Parkway station has five platforms: Platforms 1 and 2 are served by the main line trains, and are not connected to the Oxford route. The other three platforms predominately serve relief line trains and are connected to the Oxford route.

The majority of long distance freight passing between Reading and Didcot takes the Didcot avoiding lines, although the freight yard at Didcot (located between Didcot Parkway station and the avoiding lines) has a key staging role for freight movements.

As well as frequent relief line freight movements passing Didcot East, most fast Oxford corridor passenger services (i.e. London Paddington to Oxford/Worcester, and south coast to the north west and north east) are obliged to cross the relief lines at Didcot East Junction to get from the main lines to the avoiding lines. As a

consequence, the stopping trains between Reading and Oxford, which normally call at Didcot Parkway, in effect use the station to recess between successive faster trains (whether passenger or freight) which use the avoiding lines.

Due to the number of flat junctions at Didcot and the requirement for service groups to cross each other, the infrastructure at Didcot constrains growth.

The cessation of coal-fired power generation at Didcot Power Station has significantly reduced the usage of the locomotive run-round facility provided to the west of the station.

NEWBURY

Newbury Race

course

Thatcham

Midgham

Aldermasto

n

Theale

Appleford

SWINDON DIDCOTPARKWAY

Cholsey

Goring & Streatley

Pangbourne

Tilehurst

Reading West

READING

Wargrave

Shiplake

HENLEY-ON-THAMES

MARLOWBOURNEEND

Cookham

Furze Platt

Twyford

Maidenhead

Taplow

Geographic Map


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW103: London Paddington to Uffington.

Section start Reading.

Section end Didcot.


Gauge W8 W10 / W12 W10 / W12 Upgrade works proposed as part of the Strategic Freight Network GWML Gauge Enhancement scheme - see CP5 proposed investments and Network Specification: Western.










Typical journey time Reading to Didcot.

LDHS: 12 minutes.London & Thames Valley: 26 minutes.



• 7 LDHS


• 2 Cross-country.

14 tph:

• 9 LDHS



18 tph:

• 13 LDHS




SRS J.03 Reading – Didcot




Route section Reading West Junction to Didcot East Junction.






Table 4.0




DfT HLOS (2012)


In development

GWML gauge enhancement Gauge enhancement to W12 in line with electrification

MLN1 2015 – 2019 Ability to transport 9’6” refrigerated containers


In development



DfT HLOS (2012) In delivery

Freight train lengthening Southampton to WCML: Provision for 662/775m long freight trains

MLN1 2017 Improved capacity DfT HLOS (2012) - part of Strategic Freight Network In delivery

Capacity improvements Southampton to WCML: Capacity improvements

MLN1 2014 – 2019 Improved capacity DfT HLOS (2012) - part of Strategic Freight Network In development


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

Table 4.0



Western Capacity Improvement Programme

Didcot East Grade Seperation to remove conflicts when services cross between main and relief lines (development of project only in CP6)



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

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 17September 2017SRS J.04 Didcot – Border (nr Pilning)

Route specification descriptionBetween Didcot and Pilning the GWML has a relatively straight and level double track section, suitable for sustained 125mph running of services between London Paddington, Bristol and South Wales. The principal exception is the tight, right-hand curve at Wootton Bassett Junction where the South Wales trains are obliged to decelerate. The four-mile long, four track section between Wantage Road and Challow is essential to permit the running of any lower-speed freight services between the four or five high-speed passenger trains each hour. This section is equipped with bi-directional signalling capability, as far west as Chipping Sodbury.

Swindon station has four platforms: three are for through trains to call, and a west-facing bay platform which is normally used for local services to/from Cheltenham Spa / Westbury.

Traffic volumes are higher from Westerleigh Junction to Bristol Parkway as cross-country services share the route with the London Paddington to South Wales services. In addition to these, Bristol Parkway station also handles the stopping services between Worcester/Gloucester and Bristol Temple Meads, and short ‘turnback’ workings between Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway. Bristol Parkway station is provided with three platforms to support these services. A fourth platform is planned for construction during CP5 to facilitate the enhanced IEP timetable and CrossCountry journey time improvements.

To the west of Bristol Parkway at Patchway (a two-platform station), the route again gets busier as Bristol to South Wales services join with the London Paddington to South Wales services to give four passenger trains per hour passing through Pilning and into the Severn Tunnel. Pilning station has two platforms and receives minimal calls.

Freight movements serve European Metals Recycling in Swindon. As well as two private sidings, a third is located immediately west of Swindon, handling steel traffic. The former freight sidings to the east of Swindon station have been reconfigured to support the GWML electrification works through provision of an operating base for the High Output Plant System (HOPS).

Significant freight also flows between the Avonmouth complex and

South Wales, and the former freight-only loops at Pilning, outside the Severn Tunnel portal, have been upgraded to passenger standard to assist in overall regulation. Bristol Parkway station also has freight loops in either direction, as does Hullavington, roughly midway between Swindon and Bristol Parkway.

MelkshamStapleton Road

BRISTOLPARKWAY

PatchwayPilning

Yate

Tytherington

Sharpness

Cam &Dursley

WesterleighYard

Kemble

Stroud

StonehouseCulham

Appleford

Chippenham


Cholsey

Goring & StreatleyFilton Abbey Wood

Geographic Map


Table 1.0


Line of route description

GW103: London Paddington to Uffington.GW105: Uffington to Fordgate (via Box).GW600: Wootton Bassett Junction to Pilning.

Section start Didcot.

Section end Border (nr Pilning).


Gauge W8 W10 / W12 W10 / W12 Upgrade works proposed as part of the Strategic Freight Network, GWML Gauge Enhancement scheme – see CP5 proposed investments and Network Specification: Western.



Predominant linespeed 125mph. Linespeed between 90 and 125mph Incremental linespeed improvements where possible in line with infrastructure characteristics and capability of rolling stock.



SRS J.04 Didcot – Border (nr Pilning)



Typical journey time Didcot – Pilning

LDHS: 50 minutes.


No. of trains per hour • 4.5 tph LDHS Didcot to Swindon

• 2tph LDHS Swindon to Pilning

• 7 tph LDHS Didcot to Swindon

• 4tph Swindon to bristol Parkway

• 2tph Bristol Parkway to Pilning

• 10 – 11 tph LDHS. The 2043 scenario is based on the indicative train service specification interpreted for the Western Route Study (August 2015).




Route section Didcot to Bristol Parkway.




Table 4.0

Type Current No. of level crossings 2019 No. of level crossings 2043 No. of level crossings

Supervised: 1As determined by Level Crossing policy.Automatic: 0

User: 0

Level crossings on route


Table 5.0




MLN1 2015 – 2019 Ability to transport 9’6” containers on conventional wagons


In development

Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock MLN1 2016 – 2021 Improved capacity, journey times and passenger experience

DfT HLOS (2012)


In development



DfT HLOS (2012) In development

Earthworks renewal** Earthworks renewal at Rodbourne/Hullavington embankment

SWB 2015 - 2019 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development

Signalling renewals** Signalling renewals in the Bristol area (BASRE)

MLN1 2016 - 2019 Operational flexibility Network Rail renewals

In development

Signalling renewals ** Signalling renewals in the Swindon area

MLN1 2016 - 2019 Operational flexibility Network Rail renewals

In development

IEP New depot facility at Stoke Gifford MLN1 2016 Third Party scheme to support IEP

Third Party Agility Trains Complete

IEP Bristol Parkway fourth platform MLN1 2018 – 2019 Additional capacity for IEP and local services




Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 21September 2017SRS J.05 Reading – Newbury

NEWBURY

Hungerford

Kintbury

Newbury Race

course

Thatcham

Midgham

Aldermasto

n

Theale

Cholsey

Goring & Streatley

Pangbourne

Tilehurst

Reading West

READING

Wargrave

Shiplake

HENLEY-ON-THAMES

MARLOWBOURNEEND

Cookham

Furze Platt

Twyford

Maidenhead

Geographic Map

Route specification descriptionThe eastern extremity of this double track route contains a number of flat, double junctions in proximity, with a triangle formed by the intersection of the east – west GWML with the north – south cross-country axis.

The double track beyond Southcote Junction to Newbury typically handles four or five trains per hour with intermediate stations having two platforms. The local stations are closely spaced so the capability at Newbury station (which is equipped with fast, through lines as well as Up and Down through platform lines) is vital to allow long-distance, high-speed services or through freight trains to overtake stopping passenger trains. The local trains either terminate in the east bay at Newbury, or carry on to Bedwyn. The short section of third track through Newbury Racecourse station enables additional trains to be handled on race days.

A substantial proportion of the long distance Devon and Cornwall services call at Newbury, and the station layout permits an element of connection between these services and short Newbury – Bedwyn shuttle workings, substituting for through London Paddington – Bedwyn workings at certain times.

Most freight trains are very long, carrying aggregates between the Mendips and London, and run non-stop through the section. A major freight terminal is sited at Theale, towards the eastern end of the route, which receives petroleum and aggregates traffic from either direction, and its loop can also act as a freight train regulating point.


Table 1.0



GW220: Reading Oxford Road Junction to Reading West Junction.GW500: Reading (Westbury Line Junction) to Cogload Junction (via Westbury and Frome Avoiding Lines).

Section start Westbury Line Junction / Reading West Junction.

Section end Newbury.


Gauge W8 W8 W10 / W12 When electrifying the line or constructing new overbridges, consider clearing to W10/12 gauge.



Predominant linespeed 100mph. Raise linespeed to highest possible in line with infrastructure characteristics and capability of rolling stock.


Electrification None. 25kV OHLE (all lines). 25kV OHLE (all lines). Review connections to freight terminals - see Network Specification: Western.




Typical journey time Reading-Newbury:LDHS : 19 minutesLondon and Thames Valley: 32 minutes.



• 1 LDHS


3 tph:

• 2 LDHS


5 tph:

• 3 LDHS



SRS J.05 Reading – Newbury




Route section Theale to Southcote Junction.





Table 4.0



User: 6


Table 5.0



Electric Multiple Units Introduction of electric rolling stock BHL 2017 – 2019 Improved capacity, journey times and passenger experience

DfT HLOS (2012)


In development

GWML electrification Electrification of the line from Maidenhead to Newbury, Bristol and Cardiff

BHL 2016 – 2019 Introduction of electric trains

DfT HLOS (2012) In delivery

Access for All New station lift bridge to provide step free access to all platforms at Theale station

BHL 2016/17 Improved accessibility DfT CP5 Access for All In development



Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 25September 2017SRS J.06 Newbury – Cogload Junction

Route specification descriptionThis long, double-track route typically handles three or four trains per hour. Of these, one is an outer suburban train, serving the Kennet Valley stations of Kintbury, Hungerford (in Berkshire) and Bedwyn (in Wiltshire), and using the turnback siding at Bedwyn.

The Bristol to Portsmouth and Bristol to Weymouth regional routes intersect this route, and the services call at Westbury. The capability exists at Westbury for some of the long-distance, high-speed services for Devon and Cornwall to avoid going through Westbury station itself (which with three platforms has limited platform capacity), by using the Up and Down Westbury avoiding lines between Heywood Road Junction and Fairwood Junction.

Another, shorter, section of avoiding line (between Westbury East Loop Junction and Hawkeridge Junction) enables the London Paddington to Bristol/South Wales services which usually run via Didcot and Swindon to be diverted through Newbury and Trowbridge, and to rejoin the GWML at Bathampton or Thingley Junction.

Frome station is a single platform station, on a two-mile long loop off the main route between Clink Road Junction and Blatchbridge Junction, and is served by some of the long-distance, high-speed services, as well as all of the Bristol to Weymouth regional services. These then call at Bruton and diverge at Castle Cary (which has a third platform, and loop) onto the Wessex route via Yeovil Pen Mill and Dorchester West to Weymouth.

Most freight trains are very long, carrying aggregates between the Mendips and London, and run non-stop through the section to Westbury station, for recessing or train-crew relief, whilst en route from either Whatley Quarry (Frome) or Merehead Quarry, joining further west at East Somerset Junction.

The final twenty miles has no stations, no regular freight, and carries one, or occasionally two Devon and Cornwall services per hour. A grade-separated junction exists at the end of the section, at Cogload Junction, where the busier Bristol to Exeter section is joined.

TAUNTON

Tiverton Parkway

Castle Cary

Bruton

MereheadQuarry

WhatleyQuarry

FROME

WESTBURY

Pewse

y

Bedwyn

NEWBURY

Hungerford

Kintbury

Newbury Race

course

Thatcham

Warminster

Dilton Marsh

Trowbridge

WESTON-SUPER-MARE

Weston Milton

SALISBURY

YeovilPen Mill

WiltonJunction

Bridgwater

Highbridge & Burnham

Worle

Yatton

YEOVILJUNCTION

CogloadJunction

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Table 1.0



GW500: Reading (Westbury Line Junction) to Cogload Junction (via Westbury and Frome avoiding lines).GW560: Heywood Road Junction to Fairwood Junction (via Westbury).GW570: Clink Road Junction to Blatchbridge Junction (via Frome).

Section start Newbury.

Section end Cogload Junction.


Gauge W7 / W8 W7 / W8 W7 / W8 When electrifying the line or constructing new overbridges, consider clearing to W10/12 gauge.



Predominant linespeed 100mph. Predominant linespeed 100mph Incremental linespeed improvements where possible in line with infrastructure characteristics and capability of rolling stock.

Electrification None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification. Review connections to freight terminals – see Network Specification: Western.




Typical journey time Newbury to Cogload JunctionLDHS: 1 hour 10 minutes.



• 1 LDHS


• 1 Regional.

3 tph:

• 2 LDHS

• 1 Regional.

5 tph:

• 3 LDHS



SRS J.06 Newbury – Cogload Junction




Route section East Somerset Junction to Fairwood Junction.




Level crossings on routeTable 4.0



User: 6


Table 5.0



Geo-environmental resilience

Resilience interventions between Athelney and Cogload Junction

CCL 2015 Improved resilience DfT Part of the Western Route Flood Resilience Programme

Complete

Structures renewals ** Structures renewals at Barnards Lock BHL 2015 - 2019 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development

IEP Westbury platform alterations SWY 2016 – 2019 Operational flexibility DfT HLOS (2012) In development

Track renewals ** S&C renewals at Westbury North WEY / SWY 2017/18 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development

Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals at Kintbury Down

BHL 2017/18 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development

Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals on the Down Frome Avoider

FRA 2018/19 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development

Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals at East Somerset Junction

WEY 2018/19 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development



Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 29September 2017SRS J.07 Didcot – Oxford

Route specification descriptionThe doubling of passenger volumes on this mixed traffic section within the last decade, together with the continued freight growth of the broader Southampton to WCML corridor, has placed it under great pressure, whilst the infrastructure has remained effectively unchanged. There are typically between eight and ten trains per hour, of which the two local passenger stopping services offer only restricted calls at the three intermediate stations to ease pathing. The majority of freight runs through non-stop, and the capability at Oxford station (which is equipped with fast, through lines as well as Up and Down through platform lines) is vital for freight trains to overtake passenger trains as they call at Oxford.

Platform occupation on the two, through platform lines at Oxford is intensive and the through capacity is heavily constrained by frequent, empty stock, crossing moves (typically three times per hour) from the Down side to the Up side which cause constraints on the through lines. The upgrade of the Down (northbound) goods line immediately north of Oxford to passenger status considerably improved performance at Oxford station. A further gain has been made by the resignalling of the “Jericho Line” (a third track) immediately north of Oxford station to enable outbound services towards Bicester Town to depart from Oxford without crossing and recrossing the main lines.

In order to address forecast growth on the route through CP5, it is proposed to remodel Oxford station and its approaches, to increase the capacity in two phases by 2019. Remodelling of Oxford North Junction and the provision of a second north-facing bay platform will, in combination with electrification, provide additional capacity for services to and from London Marylebone. As a second, subsequent phase it is proposed to provide an additional platform face in order to increase capacity to support freight growth, additional East West Rail and IEP trains. Improvements to the track layout will reduce the number of empty stock movements crossing the main lines, and also provide the capability to accommodate longer electric trains in the carriage sidings.

A short freight branch at Appleford (just north of Didcot) handles landfill/waste traffic. A further short freight branch from Kennington Junction (south of Oxford) to Cowley handles automotive traffic. The yard at Hinksey handles ballast and logistics traffic.

Geographic Map

Combe

Hanborough

OXFORD

Radley

Culham

Appleford


Cholsey

Goring & Streatley

WolvercotJunction

Cowley


Table 1.0



GW200: Didcot to Heyford (exclusive)GW240: Didcot East Junction to Didcot North Junction (via avoiding line)GW250: Foxhall Junction to Didcot West Curve Junction.

Section start Didcot Parkway / Didcot East Junction / Foxhall Junction.

Section end Wolvercot Junction.


Gauge W8 / W10 W10 / W12 W10 / W12 When electrifying the line or constructing new overbridges, consider clearing to W10/12 gauge.



Predominant linespeed 90 mph. Raise linespeed to highest possible in line with infrastructure characteristics and capability of rolling stock.


Linespeed increases to be provided as part of the proposed Oxford Corridor capacity improvement scheme – see proposed investments in CP5 and Network Specification: Western.

Electrification None. None. 25kV OHLE (all lines). Review connections to freight terminals – see Network Specification: Western.


Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day)Table 2.0


Typical journey time Didcot East Junction to Oxford.

LDHS: 10 minutes.

London and Thames Valley: 19 minutes (stopping service).



• 2 Cross-country

• 2 LDHS


9 tph:

• 3 Cross-country

• 2 LDHS

• 2 Surburban

• 2 Marylebone to Oxford.

12 tph:

• 3 Cross-country

• 1 LDHS


• 4 East West Rail

• 2 Marylebone to Oxford

• 1 Regional.


SRS J.07 Didcot – Oxford




Route section Reading West Junction to Didcot East Junction.







User: 3


Table 5.0



Freight train lengthening Southampton to WCML: Provision for 662/775m long freight trains

DCL 2017 Improved capacity DfT HLOS (2012) - part of Strategic Freight Network In delivery

Capacity improvements Southampton to WCML: Capacity improvements

DCL 2015 – 2019 Improved capacity DfT HLOS (2012) - part of Strategic Freight Network In development

East West Rail (Phase 1)

New infrastructure allowing services to commence between London Marylebone and Oxford

DCL 2014 – 2016 New services offering improved capacity and connectivity

Multi funded In development

Signalling renewals** Signalling renewals in the Oxford area DCL 2017 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In delivery

Oxford corridor capacity improvement scheme

Upgrade Up goods line and enhance linespeed, remodel station to provide greater capacity through additional platform

DCL 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity and journey times


Track renewals** S&C renewals at Oxford station North DCL 2016/17 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development

Geo-environmental resilience

Resilience interventions at Hinksey DCL 2016 Improved resilience DfT Part of the Western Route Flood Resilience Programme

Complete



Table 6.0



GWML electrification Electrification of the line from Didcot to Oxford

DCL CP6 Introduction of bi-mode and electric trains

DfT HLOS (2012) In Development

Oxford station masterplan Masterplan study reviewing potential development of Oxford station area and wider surroundings

DCL CP6 New station facility, improved passenger experience and interchange

Third Party Subject to funding

Masterplan study was published in 2014 and provides aspirational vision of the area

In Development

East West Rail (Phase 2) New infrastructure connecting Oxford, Milton Keynes and Bedford

DCL CP6 New services offering improved capacity and connectivity

Multi funded HLOS (2012) In Development


Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 33September 2017SRS J.08 Greenford Lines

Route specification descriptionThe short, double track section between West Ealing Junction (on the relief lines only) and Greenford South Junction continues as single track into a bay platform within the London Underground Central Line station at Greenford. The two trains per hour service currently runs from London Paddington through to Greenford, serving the stations at Drayton Green, Castle Bar Park, and South Greenford, as well as providing calls (on the GWML) at Acton Main Line and Ealing Broadway. A high proportion of Greenford branch traffic interchanges with the two branches of the London Underground Central Line, at Ealing Broadway or at Greenford.

The Greenford branch also carries various freight flows, which either travel in a north-westerly direction to the line to South Ruislip (and on to Chiltern Line) or in a south-easterly direction towards Park Royal and Old Oak Common West Junction. There is an aggregates terminal at Park Royal.

There is a daily passenger service between Old Oak Common West Junction and South Ruislip provided by Chiltern Trains to maintain driver route-knowledge for occasions when the (Chiltern) Neasden – Northolt section is unavailable, High Wycombe Line trains are diverted to London Paddington. This section is also used to carry substantial quantities of material extracted during Crossrail tunnel-boring.

To accommodate Crossrail trains, London Paddington to Greenford trains will cease and a new bay platform will be provided at West Ealing to enable trains to operate between there and Greenford.

The section between Old Oak Common West Junction and the Park Royal freight terminal is envisaged to close temporarily to facilitate the construction of the projected new HS2 railway linking London to the Midlands and North.

LONDONPADDINGTON

Brentford

Southall Hanwell

West Ealing

Ealing Broadway

Acton Main Line

DraytonGreen

CastleBar Park

South Greenford

GREENFORD

SOUTH RUISLIP

Geographic Map


Table 1.0



GW110: Old Oak Common West to South Ruislip (exclusive).GW117: Greenford East Junction to Greenford South Junction.GW174: West Ealing to Greenford West Junction.GW176: Drayton Green to Hanwell Junction.

Section start Old Oak Common West Junction/West Ealing Junction/Hanwell Junction.

Section end Northolt Junction.


Gauge W8 W8 W8





Electrification None. None. None. Review connections to freight terminals – see Network Specification: Western.


SRS J.08 Greenford Lines



Typical journey time West Ealing to Greenford: 12 minutes. Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock.

No. of trains per hour • 2 tph London and Thames Valley. • 2 tph London and Thames Valley. • 2 tph London and Thames Valley. Potential for low-cost electric operation or alternative transport mode.





Route section West Ealing to Greenford.






Table 4.0



West Ealing bay platform Accommodate West Ealing to Greenford shuttle

WEL1 2016/17 Introduction of West Ealing to Greenford shuttle

DfT HLOS (2012)

Enablesd withdrawal of through trains from London Paddington to Greenford to support Crossrail

Complete


Table 5.0



HS2 (Phase 1) London – Birmingham High Speed Line: Provision of new station at Old Oak Common

MLN1 2026 Route-wide connectivity to the network

HS2 Ltd Development work for future construction during the latter stages of the Control Period

In development



Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 37September 2017SRS J.10 Swindon – Standish Junction

Route specification descriptionThe route is double track throughout between Swindon and Standish Junction, where trains from London or Swindon join the cross-country Bristol to Birmingham section and proceed through to Gloucester (and usually Cheltenham Spa following reversal at Gloucester).

The portion of the route in Wiltshire is level and straight, but changes substantially in character in Gloucestershire becoming curved and descending at a significant gradient through the Stroud valley, there are also two tunnels at Sapperton.

There are no intermediate freight terminals on the route, and relatively low usage by through freight trains between Swindon and the Midlands. However, the route has a major diversionary role for London to South Wales services on occasions when the Severn Tunnel is closed. The capability of the route to accommodate diverted traffic has been significantly enhanced by the re-doubling of 12 miles of track between Swindon and Kemble, which had formerly been single track and had constrained capacity on the route. The increased capacity supports the introduction of an hourly service between London Paddington and Cheltenham Spa as part of the Intercity Express Programme in 2018.

BRISTOLPARKWAY

Yate

Tytherington

Sharpness

Cam &Dursley

WesterleighYard

Kemble

Stroud

Stonehouse

Chippenham

SWINDON

Geographic Map


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW480: Swindon to Standish Junction.

Section start Swindon Junction.

Section end Standish Junction.


Gauge W8 W8 W8 When electrifying the line or constructing new overbridges, consider clearing to W10/12 gauge.



between 50mph and 100mph. Raise linespeed to highest possible in line with infrastructure characteristics and capability of rolling stock.






Typical journey time Non-stop: 38 minutes.

Stopping: 45 minutes.


No. of trains per hour Two trains every 2 hours:

• 1 LDHS

• 1 Local.

• 1 tph LDHS. 3 tph:

• 2 LDHS

• 1 Local.


SRS J.10 Swindon – Standish Junction

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 39September 2017SRS J.10 Swindon – Standish Junction



Route section Swindon to Standish Junction.







User: 4

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019) There are no schemes currently proposed in Control Period 5.

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 40September 2017SRS J.11 Cotswolds Line

Route specification descriptionThe “Cotswolds Line” runs from Oxford (Wolvercot Junction) to Norton Junction, near Worcester. Between Wolvercot Junction and Charlbury Junction the route is single track. Charlbury Junction to Evesham West Junction forms the double track core of the route, allowing sufficient capacity for an hourly timetable pattern. Moreton-in-Marsh is provided with a crossover to allow the opportunity for additional services to run between Moreton-in-Marsh and Oxford.

From 2018 it is planned to provide regular hourly services from Worcester Foregate Street (or further west) and London Paddington with some additional services during peak periods providing sufficient capacity for intermediate stations.

The stations at Hanborough, Combe, Finstock and Pershore retain single platforms. The signalling system is controlled from modernised signal boxes at Ascott, Moreton and Evesham.

Construction of a new station named Worcestershire Parkway, will be built where the Cotswolds Line crosses the Bristol-Birmingham line, will begin in 2017. The new station will have a single platform on the Cotswolds Line and two platforms on the Bristol-Birmingham line.

A connection at Honeybourne serves the freight-only line to Long Marston, and thus occasional freight trains use the Cotswold Line west of Honeybourne. There is no scheduled freight movement between Oxford (Wolvercot Junction) and Honeybourne.

GLOUCESTER

CHELTENHAMSPA

Ashchurch MORETON-IN-MARSH

HoneybourneEvesham

Pershore

Kingham

Shipton Ascott-under-Wychwood

CharlburyFinstock

Combe

Hanborough

OXFORD

NortonJunction

AbbotswoodJunction

WolvercotJunction

Long Marston

Geographic Map


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW310: Wolvercot Junction to Norton Junction.

Section start Wolvercot Junction.

Section end Norton Junction.


Gauge W6 W6 W6 When electrifying the line or constructing new overbridges, consider clearing to W10/12 gauge.

Signals AB / TCB AB / TCB ERTMS See Network Specification: Western.


Predominant linespeed between 75mph and 100mph.







Typical journey time Between 59 minutes and 1 hour 17 minutes (dependent on stopping pattern) .


No. of trains per hour Up to 2 tph in the peak direction:

• 1tph LDHS

• 1tph local (irregular service).

Up to 2 tph in the peak direction:

• 1tph LDHS

• 1tph local (irregular service).

2 tph:

• 1 LDHS

• 1 Local.


SRS J.11 Cotswolds Line

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 42September 2017SRS J.11 Cotswolds Line

Table 4.0



New station New ‘Worcestershire Parkway’ station between Worcester Shrub Hill and Pershore

OWW(BAG2)

2017/18 Increased capacity and connectivity

Third Party In delivery






User: 21

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 43September 2017SRS J.12 Henley-on-Thames Branch

Route specification descriptionThe short, single track branch line runs from a bay platform at Twyford, serving two intermediate stations at Wargrave and Shiplake, to Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire. Services connect primarily at Twyford with the stopping services from London Paddington to Reading, and are contained to the branch line throughout most of the day on weekdays, and at weekends.

The connection into the relief lines at Twyford permit through running between London Paddington and Henley-on-Thames, which occurs on a limited basis in the peak hours on weekdays.

A long platform at Henley-on-Thames is maintained to permit trains to be lengthened when branch traffic is heavy for the annual Henley Regatta.

Electrification of the Henley-on-Thames branch was announced in the 2012 HLOS, allowing the replacement of diesel-operated services with electric services offering greater acceleration, reliability and capacity. This has been deferred.

There are no freight operations within this SRS.

Theale

Tilehurst

Reading West

READING

Wargrave

Shiplake

HENLEY-ON-THAMES

MARLOW BOURNEEND

Cookham

Furze Platt

Twyford

Maidenhead

Taplow

Geographic Map


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW187: Twyford to Henley-on-Thames.

Section start Twyford.

Section end Henley-on-Thames.


Gauge W6 W6 W6





Electrification None. None. 25kV OHLE. As per HLOS (2012).


SRS J.12 Henley-on-Thames Branch



Typical journey time Twyford to Henley-on-Thames: 12 minutes. Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock.

No. of trains per hour • One local train every 45 minutes. • One local train every 45 minutes. • 2 tph local. The 2043 scenario is based on the indicative train service specification interpreted for the Western Route Study (August 2015).

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 45September 2017SRS J.12 Henley-on-Thames Branch




User: 1

Table 4.0



Electrification Electrification of the branch line HEN TBC Electrified services DfT HLOS (2012) In development

Electric Multiple Units Introduction of electric rolling stock MLN1 TBC Improved capacity, journey times and passenger experience

DfT HLOS (2012)


In development



Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019)There are no schemes currently proposed in Control Period 5

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 46September 2017SRS J.13 Marlow Branch

Route specification descriptionThe short, single track branch line runs from a bay platform at Maidenhead, serving two intermediate stations at Furze Platt and Cookham, to Bourne End in Buckinghamshire. A further, shorter, single track branch line runs almost in parallel with the River Thames from there to the riverside town of Marlow. The normal branch line service throughout most of the day on weekdays, and at weekends, runs through from Maidenhead to Marlow with reversal at Bourne End station. This service deploys a two-car train which is the maximum that fits the platform at Marlow and that at Bourne End, which serves the Marlow branch.

Services connect at Maidenhead with the stopping services from London Paddington to Reading, and are contained to the branch line .

In 2015, the Buckinghamshire Thames Valley Local Enterprise Partnership announced funding contribution towards the implementation of infrastructure changes on the branch to permit the increase in service frequency from the current hourly service to half-hourly. Great Western Railways are working with Network Rail to review and implement service improvements on the branch.

The 2012 HLOS announced the electrification of the Marlow branch.


Theale

Tilehurst

Reading West

READING

Wargrave

Shiplake

HENLEY-ON-THAMES

MARLOW BOURNEEND

Cookham

Furze Platt

Twyford

Maidenhead

Taplow

Geographic Map


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW185: Maidenhead to Marlow.

Section start Maidenhead.

Section end Marlow.


Gauge W6 W6 W6

Signals NST NST ERTMS See Network Specification: Western.









Typical journey time 23 minutes. Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock.

No. of trains per hour • 1 tph local. • 1 tph local. • 2 tph local. The 2043 scenario is based on the indicative train service specification interpreted for the Western Route Study (August 2015).

SRS J.13: Marlow Branch

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 48September 2017SRS J.13: Marlow Branch




User: 4

Table 5.0



Electrification Electrification of the branch MWB, WBB TBC Electrified services DfT HLOS (2012) In development

Electric Multiple Units Introduction of electric rolling stock MWB, WBB TBC Improved capacity, journey times and passenger experience

DfT HLOS (2012)


In development



Table 4.0



Bourne End Improvements Improvements to branch MWB, WBB 2017 – 2019 Improved capacity and passenger experience

Third Party Thames Valley Buckinghamshire LEP. Subject to further development

In development


Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 49September 2017SRS J.14 Windsor & Eton Branch

Route specification descriptionThe very short, single track branch line runs from a bay platform at Slough, without any intermediate stations, to Windsor & Eton Central in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Services connect at Slough with the stopping services from London Paddington to Reading, and are wholly contained within the branch line. The Windsor bay platform at Slough is on the south side of the station, and connections exist in the main lines (i.e. the GWML) to enable trains to enter and leave the branch line when required.

The connection into the main lines at Slough is used to allow stock to access the branch at the start of an operational day and return to a depot at the end the day.

The short length of the branch enables the branch line service to run three times per hour. The growth of traffic on this branch is such that it is envisaged that four-car trains may become necessary in the longer term and this capability will be retained in the Slough bay platform, and at Windsor & Eton Central station.

The electrification of the Windsor branch was announced in the HLOS (2012).


MARLOWBOURNEEND

Cookham

Furze Platt

Twyford

Maidenhead

SLOUGH

Taplow

Burnham

WINDSOR& ETON

CENTRAL

Langley

Wargrave

Shiplake

HENLEY-ON-THAMES

READING

Geographic Map


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW184: Slough to Windsor & Eton.

Section start Slough.

Section end Windsor & Eton Central.


Gauge W6 W6 W6







Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day) *Table 2.0


Typical journey time 6 minutes. Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock.


SRS J.14 Windsor & Eton Branch


Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 51September 2017SRS J.14 Windsor & Eton Branch

Table 3.0



Electrification Electrification of the branch WIN TBC Electrified services DfT HLOS (2012) In development

Electric Multiple Units Introduction of electric rolling stock WIN TBC Improved capacity, journey times and passenger experience

DfT HLOS (2012)


In development

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



There are no schemes currently proposed in Control Period 5.

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 52September 2017SRS J.16 Heathrow Airport

Route specification descriptionThe double track branch line runs mostly underground, from Heathrow Airport Junction on the GWML, to the Central Terminal Area (CTA), for Terminals 1, 2 and 3 at Heathrow Airport. It is electrified, and owned by HAL as the owners of the airport, but operated by Network Rail, being signalled (from TVSC) as an integral part of the GWML. The original branch line continues to Terminal 4 (T4) as a single track. A further, double track branch was opened in 2008 from the CTA to Terminal 5 (T5).

There is full grade separation at Heathrow Airport Junction for airport branch services running to and from the main lines of the GWML. The majority of train services use these connections and are branded as Heathrow Express, and operated through the independent, non-franchised train operator of that name. A grade-separated connection to the relief lines has been constructed as part of the Crossrail Programme that provides fully grade-separated access to and from the relief lines.

Heathrow Express services run four times per hour from London Paddington to T5. Heathrow Connect (stopping) services run from London Paddington, calling at most relief line stations, to the CTA. A dedicated shuttle between the CTA and T4 runs four times per hour, and connects with the Heathrow Express services.

The single, island platform at the CTA is intensively utilised by these three distinct services. There are two platforms at T4. At T5 there are two platforms for turnback of Heathrow Express services, which also handle the Connect service empty stock movements between the CTA and T5. A further two platforms are provided for use by London Underground Piccadilly Line services which terminate there. In addition, the underground “box” underneath T5 housing these four platforms includes space for another two, in anticipation of increased services to the airport at a later date.


LONDONPADDINGTON

Langley

Iver

West Drayto

n

Colnbrook

HALInfrastructure

HEATHROWT1, 2 & 3

HEATHROWT4

Brentford

Hayes &

Harlingto

n

Southall Hanwell

West Ealing

Ealing Broadway

Acton Main Line

DraytonGreen

CastleBar Park

South Greenford

GREENFORD

HEATHROWT5

Geographic Map


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW180: Heathrow Airport Junction to Heathrow Terminals 4 and 5.

Section start Heathrow Airport Junction.

Section end Heathrow Terminal 4 / Heathrow Terminal 5.


Gauge W6 W6 W6






Electrification 25kV OHLE (all lines). 25kV OHLE (all lines). 25kV OHLE (all lines).




Typical journey time Heathrow Airport Junction to Terminal 5 (Heathrow Express): 12 minutes.

Heathrow Airport Junction to Terminals 1, 2 & 3 (Heathrow Connect): 11 minutes.

Terminals 1, 2 & 3 to Terminal 5: 4 minutes .

Heathrow Airport Junction to Terminal 5 (Heathrow Express): 12 minutes.

Heathrow Airport Junction to Terminals 1, 2 & 3 (Heathrow Connect): 11 minutes.

Terminals 1, 2 & 3 to Terminal 5: 4 minutes.

Heathrow Airport Junction to Terminal 5: 12 minutes.

Heathrow Airport Junction to Terminals 1, 2 & 3: 11 minutes.

Terminals 1, 2 & 3 to Terminal 5: 4 minutes.

Reading – Heathrow T5 approx 25 minutes.



• 2 Heathrow Connect.

10tph:


• 4 Crossrail.

14 tph:

• 6 Airport services

• 4 Crossrail

• 4 Airport services from the West.

Current proposals for Western Rail Link to Heathrow (WRLtH) are for delivery in CP6. This will add a further 4 tph between Reading and Heathrow.


SRS J.16 Heathrow Airport

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 54September 2017SRS J.16 Heathrow Airport

Table 3.0



Western Rail Link to Heathrow Airport (WRLtH)

Infrastructure works to facilitate services to continue west from Heathrow T5

HLL CP6 Improved connectivity to Heathrow Airport

DfT HLOS (2012). Subject to confirmation of funding, a value for money assessment and the agreement of acceptable terms with the aviation industry

In development



Level crossings on routeThere are no level crossings within this SRS.


Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 55September 2017SRS J.98 Freight Trunk Routes

Route specification descriptionThe following freight lines are collectively J.98:

Southall to Brentford Goods

The short, three-mile branch from Southall (Down Yard) on the GWML serves two principal terminals at Brentford, handling aggregates, and domestic waste. Traffic can leave Brentford and head directly through Southall (Down Yard) to destinations to the west. For destinations to the east, reversal in Southall (Down Yard) is required followed by a crossing of all four lines of the GWML when heading for Acton Yard.

Passenger traffic between Southall and Brentford Town station ceased in the 1940s. Continued development along the A4 Great Western Road corridor has increased the viability of reintroducing passenger services on the branch. Network Rail is working with London Borough of Hounslow to investigate the feasibility of upgrading the branch for passenger traffic

West Drayton to Colnbrook

The short, three-mile freight line is connected at West Drayton station to the Up goods line of the GWML, and freight movements for the various terminals then pass underneath the GWML, to either Thorney Mill (aggregates) or Colnbrook (petroleum). Movements from Acton Yard in West London to the Colnbrook branch are required to run in the wrong direction, down the Up relief line east of West Drayton for a short distance before entering the branch, which also involves use of a level crossing. The branch terminates at Colnbrook level crossing, which is in effect unused as the branch south thereof (which originally went to Staines) is severed.

There are proposals to construct a major freight terminal, Slough International Freight Exchange (SIFE) on the line.

Kennington Junction to Cowley

The short, two-mile branch from Oxford (Kennington Junction) serves to handle automotive traffic generated by the BMW car plant at Cowley.

Oxfordshire County Council has proposed the re-introduction of

MORETON-IN-MARSH

Honeybourne

Kingham


CharlburyFinstock

Combe

Hanborough

OXFORD

Radley

Culham

Appleford

WolvercotJunction

Cowley

Long Marston

passenger services to the branch between Oxford station and a new station at Cowley, with the possibility of intermediate stations, to reduce road traffic congestion and improve access to employment in south-east Oxford.

Network Rail is working with Oxfordshire County Council to assess the feasibility of upgrading the branch for passenger traffic and to maintain alignment with the Oxford Corridor proposals for the station.

Honeybourne Ground Frame to Long Marston

The short, three-mile branch from Honeybourne (on the Cotswold line from Oxford to Worcester) to the former Long Marston MoD site is retained to give access to the site which is owned by St. Modwen PLC and used for secure storage of (amongst other things) railway vehicles.

Geographic Map

MORETON-IN-MARSH

Honeybourne

Kingham


CharlburyFinstock

Combe

Hanborough

OXFORD

Radley

Culham

Appleford

WolvercotJunction

Cowley

Long Marston

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Langley

Iver

West Drayto

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Colnbrook

HALInfrastructure

HEATHROWT1, 2 & 3

HEATHROWT4

Brentford

Hayes &

Harlingto

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Southall Hanwell

West Ealing

Ealing Broadway

Acton Main Line

DraytonGreen

CastleBar Park

South Greenford

GREENFORD

SOUTH RUISLIP

HEATHROWT5

OLDOAK

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Line of route description GW178: Southall to Brentford Goods.


Gauge W8 W8 W8 Increase gauge as appropriate.

Signals TST / TCB Signalling to be reviewed in line with proposals to introduce passenger services. See Network Specification: Western.


20mph Speed to be reviewed in line with proposals to introduce passenger services. Future linespeeds along the route will be reviewed in line with proposals to introduce passenger services.

Electrification None. None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification.

Southall to Brentford Goods


SRS J.98 Freight Trunk Routes

Current Freight Trains (paths per day) * Table 2.0






Table 3.0



Passengerisation of the Brentford Branch

Reintroduce passenger services to the branch, running from Southall to a new station at Great West Road, Brentford

BRB TBC Improved connectivity Third Party London Borough of Hounslow In development




Table 1.0


Line of route description GW182: West Drayton to Colnbrook.





20mph 20mph 20mph Raise linespeed as appropriate.

Electrification None. 25kV OHLE. 25kV OHLE. See Network RUS: Electrification.


West Drayton to Colnbrook










User: 1


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Line of route description GW260: Kennington Junction to Morris Cowley.



Signals NST Signalling to be reviewed in line with proposals to introduce passenger services. See Network Specification: Western.


25mph Speed to be reviewed in line with proposals to introduce passenger services. Future linespeeds along the route will be reviewed in line with proposals to introduce passenger services.



Kennington Junction to Morris Cowley









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Line of route description GW317: Honeybourne Ground Frame to Long Marston.



Signals OTS OTS OTS See Network Specification: Western.








Fewer than 6 * As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013).





User: 1

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 60September 2017SRS J.99 Other Freight Lines

Route specification descriptionThe following freight lines are collectively J.99:

Frome North Junction to Whatley Quarry

This four-mile branch leaves the loop (i.e. that off the main Newbury – Cogload Junction section) which serves Frome station in order to allow aggregates trains to reach Whatley Quarry.

East Somerset Junction to Cranmore

This six-mile branch leaves the West of England main line from Newbury to Cogload Junction in order to allow aggregates trains to reach Merehead Stone Terminal, where a triangular arrangement is provided to segregate arrivals and departures. A connection with the privately-owned East Somerset Railway is provided at Merehead West (and on which section lies Cranmore station) immediately outside the limit of Network Rail ownership.

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Bruton

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WhatleyQuarry

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WESTBURY

Pewse

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Line of route description GW572: Frome North Junction to Whatley Quarry.






Electrification None. None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification..

Frome North Junction to Whatley Quarry


SRS J.99 Other Freight Lines









User: 1


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW580: East Somerset Junction to Cranmore.



Signals TCB / OTS TCB / OTS ERTMS See Network Specification: Western.




East Somerset Junction to Cranmore


SRS J.99 Other Freight Lines









User: 3

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 63September 2017Route K: West of England

SRS K.01: Bristol Temple Meads – Exeter St Davids 64

SRS K.02: Exeter St Davids – Plymouth 69

SRS K.03: Plymouth – Penzance 73

SRS K.04: Salisbury – Bathampton / Thingley Junction 77

SRS K.06: Exeter – Exmouth Junction 82

SRS K.07: Paignton Line 85

SRS K.08: Barnstaple Branch 89

SRS K.09: St Ives Branch 92

SRS K.10: Looe Branch 95

SRS K.11: Exmouth Branch 98

SRS K.12: Falmouth Docks Branch 101

SRS K.13: Newquay Line 103

SRS K.14: Gunnislake Branch 107

SRS K.15: Swindon (via Bath Spa) – Bristol Temple Meads 111

SRS K.16: Bristol – Birmingham Line 116

SRS K.17: Weston-super-Mare Loop 120

SRS K.18: Severn Beach Branch 124

SRS K.98: Freight Trunk Routes 128

SRS K.99: Other Freight Lines 133

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 64September 2017SRS K.01 Bristol Temple Meads – Exeter St Davids

Route specification descriptionBristol Temple Meads station is the south west’s gateway for the Thames Valley, Gloucester, Cheltenham and the Cotswolds, the Midlands and the North.

Bristol Temple Meads station has 14 platforms, 13 of which are in use with Platform 2 (a west-facing bay platform) currently not operational. Several of the platforms can be shared by trains due to their length. Platforms 13 and 15 are mainly used by long-distance, high-speed services to/from London Paddington, Platforms 5 and 6 are used by other long-distance services, and the remainder of the platforms are used by local suburban services.

The expansive station area is accessed via a five track approach which brings together the main line route from the east, and the north from Bristol Parkway, at Bristol East Junction. The approach widens to eight lines through the station area as far as the Bristol West Gantry, where the lines form a four track section to Bedminster, and then a three track section, with the Up relief line continuing into the Bristol South Liberty Lane freight terminal.

From this point the route consists of two main line tracks (Up and Down main lines) to Cowley Bridge Junction, on the approach to the station area at Exeter St Davids. The exception to this is the four track section at Taunton East Junction where Up and Down relief lines exist through Taunton station area, serving the six platforms available, and the Up and Down passenger loops at Tiverton. Further loops are located at Yatton (Up and Down passenger loops) and Highbridge and Burnham (a bi-directional goods loop).

Weston-super-Mare is accessed from the main line junction at Worle by the single line ‘Weston’ loop serving Weston-super-Mare and Weston Milton, and reconnecting back into the main line at Uphill Junction – this is covered by a separate Strategic Route Section (SRS), detailed under K.17.

The Up and Down Bristol lines converge at Cogload Junction with the double track Athelney lines from Castle Cary.

Norton Fitzwarren Junction leads from the main line onto the private, single track line of the West Somerset Railway, which is used for heritage services.

The single line of the ‘Barnstaple branch’ to Barnstaple and Meldon Quarry is accessed from the main line at Cowley Bridge Junction and is covered by a separate SRS, detailed under K.08.

Exeter St Davids station has two main through lines which divide into six main line platforms (Platforms 3, 3a, 4, 5, 6 and 6a), with the Down main leading into the Up and Down relief lines at the station. The Up relief is home to Platforms 3, 3a and 4 which are the centre island platforms with their other platform face on the Down main. The Down relief feeds Platforms 1, 1a and 2. Both relief lines continue via Exeter Central to Pinhoe, becoming the Up and Down Waterloo lines from Exeter St Davids Junction and providing the route to London Waterloo via Honiton and Axminster.

There is a train care depot at Bristol St Philips Marsh to the west of Bristol Temple Meads, connecting from the main line at Bristol West Junction and North Somerset Junction. This depot is used by Great Western Railway (GWR) for their diesel High Speed Trains, with Marsh Junction Depot for their local Diesel Multiple Units (DMU). The depot at Exeter St Davids to the west of the station is used mainly by GWR, with the New Yard used by South West Trains positioned to the east of the station.

A freight terminal at Portbury Dock connects by a branch line to the route section just west of Bristol, joining the main line railway at Parson Street Junction. Other freight yards include Exeter Riverside which joins the main line at Cowley Bridge Junction, the freight sidings at Bridgwater, and Taunton Fairwater Yard which is a base for the High Output Ballast Cleaner.

To London Waterloo

To Barnstaple TAUNTON

Tiverton Parkway

Castle Cary

Fresh

ford

BATHSPA

Keynsh

am

WESTON-SUPER-MARE

Weston Milton

Nailsea &

Backwell

Portbury Dock

BRISTOL TEMPLE MEADSBedminster

Parson Street

Lawrence HillStapleton Road

EXETER ST DAVIDS

Oldfield Park

Worle

Yatton


Bridgwater

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GW105: Uffington to Fordgate via BoxGW108: Fordgate to Penzance.

Section start Bristol Temple Meads station.

Section end Exeter St Davids station.


Gauge W8 W8 W8

Signals TCB TCB ERTMS


Predominant linespeed from 80mph to 110mph.

Predominant linespeed from 80mph to 110mph.


Linespeed improvements between Bristol Temple Meads and Bridgwater form part of the review for long-term capability changes - see proposed CP5 investment and Network Specification: Western.

Electrification None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification. Review connections to freight terminals.For longer term strategy - see Electrification RUS.


Passenger train service levels (trains per hour / day)

Table 2.0


Typical journey time Bristol Temple Meads – Exeter St Davids.

LDHS services between 55 minutes and 1 hour 11 minutes depending on calling pattern.

Local stopping service between 1 hour 27 minutes and 1 hour 44 minutes depending on calling pattern.


Journey time reduction in line with the Western route Journey Time Improvement Programme and proposed scheme for linespeed improvements between Bristol and Bridgwater.


LDHS improvements between Bristol Temple Meads and Bridgwater form part of the review for long-term capability changes (see CP5 proposed investment) and Network Specification: Western.

The optimal journey time between Plymouth and Bristol is under 2 hours.


• 1 LDHS (or occasionally 2 tph interurban)

• 1 LDHS (off-peak)

• 1 Local stopping service .

3tph:

• 1 LDHS (or occasionally 2 tph interurban bi-mode)

• 1 LDHS (off-peak)

• 1 Local stopping service .

3tph:

• 1 LDHS (or occasionally 2 tph interurban bi-mode)

• 1 LDHS

• 1 Local stopping service.

Note as part of the summer timetable, irregular Manchester to Bristol Temple Meads services are extended to Paignton /Newquay for holiday traffic.


SRS K.01 Bristol Temple Meads – Exeter St Davids




Route section Bristol West Junction.




Table 4.0



User: 10



Table 5.0




DfT HLOS (2012)


In development

Bristol Temple Meads station capacity improvements

Station reconfiguration to improve passenger flow

MLN1 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity for passengers and trains

DfT HLOS (2012) Great Western and Stations RUS recommendation. Linked with regional developments, future growth in services and local enterprise zone – subject to business case and funding

In development

Building renewals** Building renewals at Bristol Temple Meads station

MLN1 2016 - 2018 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development

Taunton station masterplan Masterplan study reviewing potential development of Taunton station area and wider surrounds

MLN1 2017/18 Improved passenger experience and interchange

Third Party The masterplan study provides the aspirational vision of the area. Implementation due end of 2017 for station elements. Subject to funding

In development

Structures renewals** Phase two of structures renewals at Whiteball Tunnel


In development

Plant renewals ** Renewal of signalling power cables between Tiverton and Newton Abbot

MLN1 2015 – 2017 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development

Geo-environmental resilience Resilience interventions at Cowley Bridge Junction, Hele & Bradninch and Flax Bourton

MLN1 2015 – 2018 Improved resilience DfT Part of the Western Route Flood Resilience Programme In delivery

Structures renewals ** Structures renewals of Cogload Flyover MLN1 2017/18 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development

Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals of Platform 3 at Taunton station


In development

Exeter Depot Expansion of existing train maintenance depot or creation of a new depot, to allow for rolling stock cascade to be suitably stabled and maintained

MLN1 2017 – 2019 Increased rolling stock stabling

TBC Forms part of GWR’s Depot and Stabling Strategy In development



Table 4.0



Bristol Temple Meads Masterplan (GRIP 2)

Masterplan study reviewing potential development of Bristol Temple Meads station area and wider surrounds GRIP 2 development of two options

MLN1 TBC New station facility, improved passenger experience and interchange

Third Party Subject to funding Masterplan study completed which provides aspirational vision of the area

In development

Bristol Temple Meads station capacity improvements

Re-instatement of platforms in the Midland Shed

MLN1 CP6 Improved capacity for passengers and trains

DfT HLOS (2012)Great Western and Stations RUS recommendation. Linked with regional developments, future growth in services and local enterprise zone - subject to business case and funding.

In development

MetroWest Phase 1 Route upgrade for passenger services with additional stations

POD 2019/20 Improved connectivity for cross-Bristol services

Third Party Subject to Third Party funding. This forms part of the West of England Partnership’s MetroWest Phase 1

In development

GWML electrification Electrification of GWML to Bristol and station area

MLN1 CP6 Introduction of electric trains replacing diesel



SRS K.01 Bristol Temple Meads – Exeter St Davids


Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 69September 2017SRS K.02 Exeter St Davids – Plymouth

Route specification descriptionThis SRS accommodates a mixture of long-distance, high-speed services from Plymouth/Penzance through to Bristol and on to London, the Midlands, the North and Scotland, with local stopping services serving both commuter markets and leisure/holiday needs.

Exeter St Davids station is the main station for Exeter and the gateway to Devon and Cornwall. There are two main through lines which divide into six main line platforms (Platforms 3, 3a, 4, 5, 6 and 6a). The Up relief is home to Platforms 3, 3a and 4 which are the centre island platforms with their other platform face on the Down main. The Down relief feeds Platforms 1, 1a and 2. Both relief lines continue to Pinhoe, becoming the Up and Down Waterloo lines from Exeter St Davids Junction and providing the route to London Waterloo via Honiton and Axminster.

The majority of the route consists of two main line tracks (Up and Down main lines). The exception to this is Tavistock Junction where various Up and Down refuge and shunting/spur lines exist serving Tavistock Junction Yard, which is used for maintenance servicing and stabling. A number of loops are positioned along the route principally combined with platform lines at stations, namely at Dawlish Warren, Newton Abbot , Totnes and Hermerdon.

The railway runs alongside the estuarial part of the River Exe and encompasses a number of tunnels, viaducts and curves which impact on the infrastructure capability of the route when the line reaches the Dawlish Sea Wall.

The route converges into a short four track section at Newton Abbot West Junction where the Torbay Line known as the ‘Riviera Line’ diverges from the main line towards Paignton – the detail of which is provided in SRS K.07 prior to the Devon Banks.

Ashburton Junction (Totnes) leads from the main line onto the private single track line of the South Devon Railway, which is used for heritage services.

The freight-only line at Heathfield connects to the main line at Newton Abbot.

At Plymouth station the twin track lines diverge into a mixture of Up and Down sidings and a number of through lines serving the seven

platforms. Several of the platforms can be shared by trains due to their length. A number of through lines exist between the platforms. Platforms 5 and 6 are mainly used by long-distance, high-speed services, with the remaining platforms used by local trains.

A new station at Marsh Burton is to be delivered by the end of 2018. This has been developed by Devon County Council and will be sited between Exeter St Thomas and Starcross.

Keyham

Dockya

rd

Devonport

PLYMOUTH

PAIGNTON

IvybridgeTotnes

NEWTON ABBOTHeathfield

ExeterCentral

St JamesPark

Newton St CyresCrediton Tiverton Parkway

PlymouthFriary

Torre

Torquay

Teignmouth

Dawlish

Dawlish Warren

Starcross

Exeter St Thomas

EXETER ST DAVIDS

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Table 1.0


Line of route description GW108: Fordgate to Penzance.

Section start Exeter St Davids station.

Section end Plymouth station.


Gauge W7 W7 W7 When electrifying the line and constructing new overbridges, consider clearing to W10/12 gauge.

Signals TCB TCB ERTMS


Predominant linespeed 80mph to 105mph. Raise linespeed to highest possible in line with infrastructure characteristics and capability of rolling stock.






Typical journey time Exeter St Davids – Plymouth.

LDHS services between 56 minutes and 1 hour 6 minutes depending on calling pattern.



Optimal journey time between aspirations Plymouth and Bristol is under 2 hours and Plymouth to London is under 3 hours.

No. of trains per hour Exeter St Davids - Newton Abbot (3 - 4 tph): 2 LDHS (1 CrossCountry) 1 - 2 Local stopping services

Newton Abbot - Plymouth (2 - 3tph): 2 LDHS (1 CrossCountry) Less than tp3h local stopping services

Exeter St Davids - Newton Abbot (4tph): 2 LDHS (1 CrossCountry) 2 Local stopping services

Newton Abbot - Plymouth (2 - 3tph): 2 LDHS (1 CrossCountry) Less than tp3h local stopping services

Exeter St Davids - Newton Abbot (5.5tph): 4 LDHS (1 CrossCountry) 4 Local Stopping services

Newton Abbot - Plymouth (3.5 - 4.5tph): 3.5 LDHS (1 CrossCountry) Less than tp3h local stopping service

Note as part of the summer timetable irregular Manchester to Bristol Temple Meads services are extended to Paignton/Newquay for holiday traffic.


SRS K.02 Exeter St Davids – Plymouth




Route section Exeter St Davids – Plymouth.




Table 4.0



User: 2



Table 5.0




DfT HLOS (2012)


In development

Devon Metro New station at Marsh Barton MLN1 2016 – 2019 Additional station Third Party Devon County Council In development

Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals from Cornwood to Langham Bridge


In development

Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals at South Brent Down


In development

Track renewals** Plain line track renewals at Totnes MLN1 2017/18 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development

Plant renewals ** Renewal of signalling power cables between Tiverton and Newton Abbot

MLN1 2015 – 2018 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development

Structures renewals ** Structures renewals at River Teign Viaduct


In development

Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals at Cornwood Down


In development

Access for All Totnes step free access solution (lifts/ramps)

MLN1 2017/18 Improved accessibility DfT CP5 Access for All In development

Structures renewals ** Structures renewals at River Plym Viaduct


In development



Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 73September 2017SRS K.03 Plymouth – Penzance

Route specification descriptionThis SRS accommodates a mixture of long-distance, high-speed services from Plymouth/Penzance through to Bristol and on to London, the Midlands, the North and Scotland, and local stopping services serving both commuter markets and leisure/holiday needs.

The most westerly 80 miles of the main line consists mainly of a two track (Up and Down main lines) section between Plymouth and Penzance, with the exception of loops at Lostwithiel and Par, and the single line sections of Royal Albert Bridge (linking Devon and Cornwall), St Pinnock and East Largin viaducts. and at Long Rock depot to Penzance. The main line route section connects the five Cornwall branch lines (Gunnislake, Looe, Newquay, Falmouth and St Ives) to the wider national rail network each detailed within their own SRSs K.09 to K.14 (excluding K.11).

Plymouth is the main interchange station within this SRS where the twin track lines diverge into a mixture of up and down sidings and a number of through lines serving the seven platforms. Several of the platforms can be shared by trains, due to their length. A number of through lines exist between the platforms.

Beyond Plymouth, 18 further stations are within this SRS, located along the main line, all with different platform capability and are served by a variety of services with various calling patterns.

Maintenance depots and stabling points for long-distance, high- speed and interurban trains are located at Laira (Plymouth) and Long Rock (Penzance). Freight maintenance depots and sites are positioned at St Blazey and Fowey with further sidings available at Burngullow and Truro. Within this section of route, freight-only lines exist at Moorswater, Fowey Harbour and the Parkandillack branch serving the china clay market.

PENZANCE

St ErthHayle

Camborne

Redruth

Perranwell

Truro

Parkandillack

St Austell

Luxulyan

Par

ParHarbour

FoweyHarbour

Lostwithiel

BodminParkway

Moorswater

Coombe

St Key

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St Germ

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Saltash

St Budeaux F

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Keyham

Dockya

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Devonport

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PAIGNTON

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NEWTON ABBOT

PlymouthFriary

Torre

Torquay

Lelant Saltings

St BudeauxVictoria Road

Bere Ferrers

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Table 1.0


Line of route description GW108: Fordgate to Penzance.

Section start Plymouth station.

Section end Penzance station.

Route availability RA7 / RA8 RA7 / RA8 RA7 / RA8

Gauge W6A / W7 W6A / W7 W6A / W7 When electrifying the line and constructing new overbridges, consider clearing to W10/12 gauge.

Signals TCB / AB TCB / AB ERTMS




Electrification None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification. See Network Specification: Western.




Typical journey time Plymouth – Penzance.

LDHS services between 1 hour 48 minutes and 2 hour 10 minutes depending on calling pattern.



No. of trains per hour 1 - 2 tph:

• 1 LDHS

• 3tpd LDHS (mornings/evenings CrossCountry)

• 9 Local stopping tpd

2 tph:

• 1 LDHS

• 1 Local stopping service.

2 – 3 tph:

• 1 LDHS

• 1LDHS (peak)

• 1 Local.

Note as part of the summer timetable irregular Manchester to Bristol Temple Meads services are extended to Paignton/Newquay for holiday traffic.


SRS K.03 Plymouth – Penzance




Route section Lostwithiel.




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User: 4



Table 5.0




DfT HLOS (2012)


In development

Structures renewals ** Structures renewal works at Keyham Viaduct


In development

Building renewals ** Building renewals at Penzance Long Rock Depot


In development

Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals at Lostwithiel MLN3 2015/16 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development

Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals at Burngullow MLN3 2016/17 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development

Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals at Brown Queens


In development

Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals at Probus MLN3 2017/18 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development

Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals at Wheal Bois MLN4 2017/18 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development

Signalling renewals** Signalling renewals between Totnes and Penzance

MLN1, MLN2, MLN3, MLN4

2019 Renewed assest and increased capacity

Network Rail renewals and Third Party

Accelerated renewal from CP6 subject to business case and funding

In development

Depot enhancement Penzance Long Rock Depot MLN4 2016 - 2019 Improved capacity and capability

Third Party Forms part of the Cornwall Rail Improvement Package

In development



Table 6.0



Signalling enhancement and renewal **

Renewal of signals between Totnes and Penzance as part of the Cornwall Capaicty Enhabling Scheme Phase 2

MLN1, MLN2 MLN3, MLN4

CP6 Improved capacity and performance

Third Party In development

Plymouth station masterplan

Masterplan study reviewing potential development of Plymouth station area and wider surrounds

MLN1 TBC Improved passenger experience and interchange

Third Party Subject to funding master plan study to commence in conjunction with Plymouth City Council

In Development


Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 77September 2017SRS K.04 Salisbury – Bathampton / Thingley Junction

Route specification descriptionThe route carries trains to Bristol, Bath, Chippenham, Swindon, London Waterloo and Westbury. The route is served by inter-regional services which operate between Cardiff and Portsmouth, and between Brighton/Southampton and Great Malvern. A number of direct services also operate throughout the day between Salisbury and Bristol Temple Meads. From December 2013, an improved local service operates from Westbury to Swindon via Melksham.

A two track railway leads from Salisbury station to Wilton Junction where the route splits into the Up and Down Exeter lines and the Up and Down Westbury lines. This SRS reviews the route towards Westbury from Beechgrove which is the Western Route boundary with Wessex Route.

Between Salisbury and Westbury are two further stations (Warminster and Dilton Marsh) which both have two platforms. At Westbury, three platform faces are in operation, two on the main line and one positioned on the through line leading towards Thingley Junction and on towards Bath and Chippenham. The complexities of the station area are magnified by the number of additional lines due to the high volume of freight and engineering trains that are stabled or maintained at, or run through Westbury. Down sidings, reception lines and the Patney and Trowbridge sidings are used for freight as are the Up and Down Avoiding lines which bypass the station area providing a through route from the south west towards the Thames Valley and London.

Westbury is also one of Network Rail’s three national Track Materials Recycling Centres which accommodates and services infrastructure traffic and stores track materials at the local distribution centre. There is a significant amount of traffic that operates across and within the Westbury station area.

To the north of Westbury, this SRS leads onto the Up and Down Thingley lines which merge into the Up and Down Trowbridge lines at Hawkeridge Junction. At this point, Westbury East loop connects to the route providing the opportunity for trains to run from Bath/Chippenham to Newbury/London Paddington avoiding the station area and without reversal.

The Up and Down Trowbridge lines run through the two platform station at Trowbridge and on to Bradford Junction where the route splits with the Bradford Branch (Bathampton Junction – Bradford Junction) diverging to the west towards Bath and to the east on the Melksham single line towards Thingley Junction, where it connects with the GWML towards Chippenham.

From Bradford Junction to Bathampton Junction, the route continues as the two track Up and Down Trowbridge lines and has intermediate two-platform stations at Bradford-on-Avon, Avoncliff and Freshford. At Bathampton Junction the line connects to the GWML for Bath and Bristol.

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FROME

WESTBURY

Pewse

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Bedwyn

Hungerford

Warminster

Dilton Marsh

Trowbridge

Melksham

Chippenham

Bradford-on-Avon

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Fresh

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SALISBURY

WiltonJunction

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GW510: Westbury North Junction to Bathampton Junction.GW523: Thingley Junction to Bradford Junction.GW5001: Beechgrove GF (incl) to Westbury South Junction.SW170: Westbury to Wilton Junction.

Western Route boundary at Beechgrove.

Section start Thingley Junction / Bathampton Junction.

Section end Beechgrove.


Gauge W6 / W7 / W8 W6 / W7 / W8 / W12 W6 / W7 / W8 / W12 Consider clearance to W12 gauge on SW170 to take advantage of gauge clearance works between Southampton and Wilton Junction.






Electrification None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification.


SRS K.04 Salisbury – Bathampton / Thingley Junction




Typical journey time Salisbury – Bathampton/Thingley Junction.

Salisbury – Bath Spa between 53 minutes and 1 hour 07 minutes depending on calling pattern.

Melksham – Swindon between 26 and 38 minutes.


No. of trains per hour Bathampton to Wesbury: 1tph Regional 1tph Interurban/local

Thingley Junction to Westbury: 8tpd,

Westbury to Salisbury: 1tph Regional 1tp2h Interurban/local

Bathampton to Wesbury: 1tph Regional 1tph Interurban/local

Thingley Junction to Westbury: 8tpd

Westbury to Salisbury: 1tph Regional, 1tp2h Interurban/local

Bathampton to Wesbury: 1tph Regional, 2tph Interurban/local

Thingley Junction to Westbury: 1tph

Westbury to Salisbury: 1tph Regional, 1.5tph Interurban/local


SRS K.04 Salisbury – Bathampton / Thingley Junction




Route section Salisbury – Bathampton/Thingley Junction.




Table 4.0



User: 10



Table 5.0




DfT HLOS (2012)


In development

Track renewals** S&C renewals at Westbury North WEY 2017/18 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development



Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 82September 2017SRS K.06 Exeter – Exmouth Junction

Route specification descriptionThis SRS covers the section of two track railway between Exeter St Davids station and Exmouth Junction.

From Exeter St Davids the Up and Down Waterloo lines run via the stations at Exeter Central and St James Park to Exmouth Junction. The route from here leads to Honiton and Axminster and on to London Waterloo.

Exeter Central has two main line platforms and a third, bay platform which has limited use. St James Park has two through main line platforms. These are short platforms,


The Exmouth branch line diverges at Exmouth Junction and is detailed in SRS K.11.


ExeterCentral

St JamesPark

EXMOUTH

Newton St CyresCrediton

TAUNTON

Tiverton Parkway

Polsloe Bridge

Digby & Sowton

Topsham

Exton

Lympstone Commando

Lympstone Village

Teignmouth

Dawlish

Dawlish Warren

Starcross

Exeter St Thomas

EXETER ST DAVIDS

Pinhoe

Whimple

Newcourt

Geographic Map


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Line of route description GW610: Crannaford LC (incl) to Exeter St Davids.

Section start Exeter St Davids station (exclusive).

Section end Exmouth Junction.


Gauge W6 W6 W6 When electrifying the line and constructing new overbridges, consider clearing to W10/12 gauge.









Typical journey time Exeter St Davids – London Waterloo between 3 hours 24 minutes and 3 hours 41 minutes depending on calling pattern.

Local stopping services between Barnstaple and Exmouth between 1 hour 36 minutes and 1 hour 50 minutes, and between Paignton and Exmouth between 1 hour 27 minutes and 1 hour 44 minutes, depending on calling pattern.


No. of trains per hour 3 - 4 tph:

• 1 LDHS

• 1 LDHS (peak)

• 2 Local stopping services.

4 tph:

• 1 LDHS


4 tph:

• 1 LDHS


Increase in local stopping service with Western Route Study and Devon County Council aspirations for Devon Metro – see CP5 proposed investments and Network Specification: Western.


SRS K.06 Exeter – Exmouth Junction

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 84September 2017SRS K.06 Exeter – Exmouth Junction

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Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock EMT 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, journey times and passenger experience

DfT HLOS (2012)


In development



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User: 2


Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 85September 2017SRS K.07 Paignton Line

Route specification descriptionThe Paignton Line, known as the ‘Riviera Line’, diverges from the main line railway west of Newton Abbot station. This leads to the double track section of the Up and Down Torbay Lines. The line is relatively short at just under eight miles and is served by a mix of long-distance, high-speed and interurban services and local stopping services for commuting, business, leisure and seasonal holiday demand.

Two further stations are located on the branch at Torre and Torquay. Third party aspirations exist for an additional station on the route at Edginswell as part of Devon County Councils ‘Devon Metro’ proposal.

The Network Rail boundary to the south of Paignton station marks the division between the national rail network and that of the Dartmouth Steam Railway (DSR). The DSR operates heritage services between Paignton Queens Park station and Goodrington Sands, Churston and Kingswear for Dartmouth.

The nature of this line gives potential for some form of low-cost electrification when considered in conjunction with cross-Exeter services.

There are no freight operations within this SRS.Devonport

PLYMOUTH

PAIGNTON

IvybridgeTotnes


ExeterCentral

St JamesPark

EXMOUTH

Polsloe Bridge

Digby & Sowton

Topsham

Exton

Lympstone Commando

Lympstone Village

PlymouthFriary

Torre

Torquay

Teignmouth

Dawlish

Dawlish Warren

Starcross

Exeter St Thomas

EXETER ST DAVIDS

Pinhoe

Whimple

Newcourt

Geographic Map


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Line of route description GW620: Newton Abbot West Junction to Paignton.

Section start Newton Abbot West Junction.

Section end Paignton South Level Crossing.


Gauge W6 W6 W6



Predominant linespeed 30mph to 60mph. Predominant linespeed 30mph to 60mph Incremental linespeed improvements where possible in line with infrastructure characteristics and capability of rolling stock.



SRS K.07 Paignton Line




Typical journey time London Paddington – Paignton between 3 hours 11 minutes and 3 hours 59 minutes depending on calling pattern.

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

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

Exmouth – Paignton between 1 hour 28 minutes and 1 hour 42 minutes depending on calling pattern.

Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock

No. of trains per hour • 2 tph local

• 6 LDHS tpd.

• 2 tph local

• 6 LDHS tpd.

• 2 tph local

• 2 LDHS every two hours (with additional interurban services).

Note as part of the summer timetable irregular Manchester to Bristol Temple Meads services are extended to Paignton / Newquay for holiday traffic.


SRS K.07 Paignton Line

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 88September 2017SRS K.07 Paignton Line

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Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock TOR 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, journey times and passenger experience

DfT HLOS (2012)


In development

Devon Metro New station at Edginswell TOR TBC Additional station Torbay Council Third Party funded In development

Access for All Torquay step free access solution (lifts/ramps)

TOR 2017/18 Improved accessability DfT CP5 Access for All In development



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User: 0


Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 89September 2017SRS K.08 Barnstaple Branch

Route specification descriptionThe line to Barnstaple (known as the North Devon Line) diverges from the main line at Cowley Bridge Junction which is positioned approximately a mile to the north of Exeter St Davids station. It is one of the longest branch lines on the Route at just under 40 miles long. The route is single track and contains 12 stations with passing loops at Crediton and Eggesford.

The Okehampton line extends from the Barnstaple Line at Crediton leading onto Okehampton and Meldon Quarry. The Okehampton and Barnstaple lines run parrellel from Crediton to Yeoford prior to them diverging. Devon County Council, Dartmoor National Park and RMS Locoter formulated the concept of the Dartmoor Railwat to create a Community Railway that would enable visitors to access and enjoy the National Park. Dartmoor Railway is the name given to the 15.5 mile long line that runs across the northen edge of Dartmoor between Meldon Quarry in the west and Coleford Junction near Yeoford in the east. Since 2009, the Dartmoor Railway Company has operated a number of weekend passenger services between Okehampton and Meldon. This line not owned by Network Rail beyond the former Coleford Junction (near Yeoford).

The line has been designated a Community Rail route which is managed through the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership. Community Rail is a Government strategy supported by the rail industry and involves local people in the development of the route.



ExeterCentral

St JamesPark

EXMOUTH

TAUNTON

Tiverton Parkway

Polsloe Bridge

Digby & Sowton

Topsham

Exton

Lympstone Commando

Lympstone Village

Teignmouth

Dawlish

Dawlish Warren

Starcross

Exeter St Thomas

EXETER ST DAVIDS

Pinhoe

Whimple


Meldon Quarry

ChapeltonUmberleigh

Portsmouth ArmsKings Nympton

EggesfordLapford

Morchard RoadCopplestone

Yeoford

BARNSTAPLE

Newcourt

Geographic Map


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Line of route description GW606: Cowley Bridge Junction to Barnstaple.

Section start Cowley Bridge Junction.

Section end Barnstaple station.


Gauge W6 W6 W6

Signals TCB / OTS / NSTR TCB / OTS / NSTR ERTMS See Network Specification: Western.


55mph Raise linespeed to highest possible in line with infrastructure characteristics and capability of rolling stock.






Typical journey time Barnstaple – Exeter St Davids between 1 hour and 1 hour 17 minutes.

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


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


SRS K.08 Barnstaple Branch

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 91September 2017SRS K.08 Barnstaple Branch

Table 4.0



Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock NDN 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, journey times and passenger experience

DfT HLOS (2012)


In development

Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals at Portsmouth Arms

NDN 2016/17 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

Complete



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User: 38


Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 92September 2017SRS K.09 St Ives Branch

Route specification descriptionThe four-mile, single line from St Erth to St Ives is known as the St Ives Bay Line. It is a designated Community Rail line, managed through the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership, and links the coastal resort of St Ives with the main line rail network at St Erth. Platform 3 at St Erth serves the branch line, with Platforms 1 and 2 dedicated to the main line services. Intermediate stations serve the settlements of Carbis Bay and Lelant, as well as a park-and-ride facility at Lelant Saltings.

The branch line is predominantly used by day trippers and holiday makers to the town of St Ives. Demand is therefore seasonal and strongly concentrated in the summer months.

The service is half-hourly throughout the week and all year around. Nearly all services are contained on the branch, one train in the morning peak from St Ives carries on to Penzance, with the return working from Penzance to St Ives. The first and last trains operate to and from Penzance for overnight stabling purposes. The current pattern of service that is operated means that the route runs close to capacity (in terms of paths available) throughout the day. Utilisation has been increased to the maximum possible level as a result of the Community Railway initiative.

Proposals for a new park-and-ride facility at St Erth (which is subject to funding) are being developed and has been given the go ahead by Cornwall Council as a means of reducing demand on parking and road infrastructure within St Ives. The scheme includes station enhancements such as a new booking office, tourist information facility, café and display areas, which will be aligned with the proposed Access for All schemes potentially providing a new lift and footbridge. This will in effect remove the need for trains to call at Lelant Saltings (the current park-and-ride station).


PENZANCE

St ErthHayle

Carbis Bay

Lelant

Lelant Saltings

ST IVES

Geographic Map


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW690: St Erth to St Ives .

Section start St Erth Junction.

Section end St Ives station .


Gauge W6 W6 W6

Signals OTS OTS ERTMS See Network Specification: Western.


Linespeeds vary from 10mph to 30mph. Raise linespeed to highest possible in line with infrastructure characteristics and capability of rolling stock.


A review of the linespeed improvements is being undertaken in CP5 in conjunction with planned track renewals – see Network Specification: Western – CP5 investment.





Typical journey time St Erth to St Ives between 12 and 15 minutes. Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock.


SRS K.09 St Ives Branch

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 94September 2017SRS K.09 St Ives Branch

Table 4.0



Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock MLN4, SIV 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, journey times and passenger experience

DfT HLOS (2012)


In development

West Cornwall Transport Interchange

New park and ride facility, interchange improvements and station enhancements at St Erth

MLN4, SIV 2015 – 2019 Improved station environment and park and ride facility

Third Party Subject to Third Party funding In delivery

St Erth platform capacity Capacity enhancements for Platform 3

MLN4, SIV TBC Improved capacity and passenger experience

Third Party In development



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User: 1


Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 95September 2017SRS K.10 Looe Branch

Route specification descriptionThe Looe branch runs from Liskeard to Looe via a reversal at Coombe Junction. Liskeard station is positioned on the Great Western Main Line with two through main line platforms. Looe branch services operate from a third, single-faced platform which is located within a short distance and right angle to the main line station on the single-track branch line. This is dedicated to the Looe service. The Liskeard and Looe line then passes a number of sidings, which are connected to the main line via the Liskeard Junction line, and underneath the main line railway through Liskeard Viaduct connecting to the ‘Looe Valley Line’ at Coombe Junction.

From Coombe, the passenger service reverves and travels south for six miles to Looe. St Keyne Wishing Well Halt, Causland and Sandplace are all request stops where passengers wishing to alight ask the guard for the train to stop or if they’re wishing to board, they wave the travel down.

The branch line is a designated Community Rail route and is managed through the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership. Up to 12 services operate a day and is mainly used for holiday and leisure journeys with year-on-year increases in passenger demand, particularly during the summer months.

At Coombe Junction, the railway diverges to the south for the passenger service to Looe as described above, and to the north towards Moorswater. This freight-only section of the line runs back underneath the main line railway through Moorswater Viaduct to the freight sidings at Moorswater, the details of which are presented in SRS K.99 other freight lines.

St Austell

Bugle

Luxulyan

Par

ParHarbour

FoweyHarbour

Lostwithiel

BodminParkway

Moorswater

Coombe

LOOE

St Key

ne

Causeland

Sandplace

LISKEARD

Menheniot

St Germ

ans

Geographic Map


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW640: Liskeard to Looe via Coombe.

Section start Liskeard station.

Section end Looe station.


Gauge W6 W6 W6

Signals NST / OTS NST / OTS ERTMS See Network Specification: Western.


Linespeeds vary from 5mph to 40mph. Linespeeds vary from 5mph to 40mph Incremental linespeed improvements where possible in line with infrastructure characteristics and capability of rolling stock.





Typical journey time Liskeard to Looe between 26 and 32 minutes. Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock.


SRS K.10 Looe Branch

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 97September 2017SRS K.10 Looe Branch



Route section Liskeard to Coombe Junction.




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User: 4



Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 98September 2017SRS K.11 Exmouth Branch

Route specification descriptionThe Exmouth branch, known as the ‘Avocet Line’, is a single track branch line that diverges from the main line at Exmouth Junction and runs for approximately nine miles. The line has been designated a Community Rail route and is managed through the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership. The line serves eight stations, all of which have one platform with the exception of Topsham which has two platforms with a passing loop. Newcourt is the most recent station to have been built along the line. This opened in 2015 and was funded by Devon County Council.

The branch line is served by an hourly Exmouth to Barnstaple service, which provides through connectivity between the north and the south coast, and an hourly Paignton to Exmouth service, which adds to the cross-Exeter service provision. Both services run through the two stations that serve Exeter (St Davids and Central). Exeter St Davids provides further connectivity to the wider rail network, providing journey opportunities to Plymouth/Penzance in the west and to Bristol, London, the Midlands and the North.

As part of Devon County Council’s proposal for a Devon Metro, a new station at Newcourt opened in June 2015 (between Digby & Sowton and Topsham) to serve planned new housing developments. The Council successfully received funding via the Government’s New Station Fund. The Devon Metro concept also includes further additional new stations and increased service frequencies, and the provision of additional capacity across Exeter. Further details can be found in the Network Specification: Western.


There is a proposal for an additional station at Monkerton to serve the local housing developments and the north of the Sowten Industrial estate. The station would be located between Polsloe Bridge and Digby & Sowton. It is not currently funded.


ExeterCentral

St JamesPark

EXMOUTH


TAUNTON

Tiverton Parkway

Polsloe Bridge

Digby & Sowton

Topsham

Exton

Lympstone Commando

Lympstone Village

Teignmouth

Dawlish

Dawlish Warren

Starcross

Exeter St Thomas

EXETER ST DAVIDS

Pinhoe

Whimple

Newcourt

Geographic Map


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW611: Exmouth Junction to Exmouth.

Section start Exmouth Junction.

Section end Exmouth station.


Gauge W6 W6 W6

Signals TCB / OTS TCB / OTS ERTMS See Network Specification: Western.


Linespeeds vary from 25mph to 60mph. Raise linespeed to highest possible in line with infrastructure characteristics and capability of rolling stock.






Typical journey time Exeter St Davids to Exmouth – 28 minutes and 40 minutes. Barnstaple to Exmouth between 1 hour and 35 minutes and 1 hour and 53 minutes depending on calling pattern.

Paignton to Exmouth between 1 hour and 28 minutes and 1 hour and 42 minutes depending on calling pattern.


No. of trains per hour • 2 tph local. • 2 tph local. • 2 tph local. Devon County Councils aspirations for a Devon Metro – see proposed CP5 investments and Network Specification: Western.


SRS K.11 Exmouth Branch

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 100September 2017SRS K.11 Exmouth Branch

Table 4.0



Diesel Multiple Unites Casacde of diesel rolling stock EMT 2016 - 2019 Improved Capacity, journey times and passenger experience

DfT HLOS (2012)

Infrastructure interventions where applicable.

In Development



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User: 1


Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 101September 2017SRS K.12 Falmouth Docks Branch

Route specification descriptionThe 12-mile, single track route, referred to as the ‘Maritime Line’, diverges from the main line at Penwithers Junction just west of Truro station. The line is a designated Community Rail route, managed through the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership, and is used for commuting, business, leisure and educational purposes.

With the expansion of the ‘University College of Falmouth’, and campus’ for Falmouth University and Exeter University in Falmouth and Penryn a large influx of students have helped increase ridership on the line.

In 2009 a passing loop was introduced on the line at Penryn, for the first time in 40 years. This has seen the frequency of service increase from 12 trains a day to 2tph. This played a role in more than doubling the demand of the line.


Geographic Map

Hayle

Camborne

Redruth

FALMOUTH DOCKS

Falmouth TownPenmere

PenrynPerranwell

Truro

Parkandillack

St Austell


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW680: Penwithers Junction to Falmouth.

Section start Penwithers Junction.

Section end Falmouth Docks station.


Gauge W7 W7 W7

Signals TCB / OTNS TCB / OTNS ERTMS See Network Specification: Western


Linespeeds vary from 15mph – 50mph. Raise linespeed to highest possible in line with infrastructure characteristics and capability of rolling stock.






Typical journey time Truro to Falmouth between 23 and 29 minutes. Reduce journey time to lowest possible in line with linespeed improvements and changes in rolling stock.


SRS K.12 Falmouth Docks Branch



Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 103September 2017SRS K.13 Newquay Line

Route specification descriptionThe twenty-mile line to Newquay diverges from the main line just east of Par station and is a designated Community Rail route, managed through the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership.

The initial part of the line from Par Loop Junction to the Single Line Junction is double track. This enables access to St Blazey yard for freight and to a number of sidings used for ballast stabling. Access to Par Harbour is also through here via Par Viaduct, an underbridge that passes beneath the main line railway. Further freight activity exists around Goonbarrow Junction as a feeder into the Rock Dries sidings, mainly used by china clay traffic.

The major part of the Newquay branch line begins at Single Line Junction which leads into the single track railway referred to as the ‘Atlantic Coast Line’.

The route to Newquay is used primarily for leisure and tourism, and therefore sees a high fluctuation of seasonal demand of up to 30 per cent.

The Newquay Line is served by a mix of stopping services and long- distance, high-speed services from London, and from Scotland and the North during the summer period. The service offered on summer Saturdays differs from that provided during the rest of the year, since the long-distance, high-speed services operate non-stop between Par and Newquay, and the stopping service is withdrawn.

Hayle

Camborne

Redruth

FALMOUTH DOCKS


PenrynPerranwell

Truro

Parkandillack

St Austell

QuintrelDowns

St ColumbRoad

Roche

Bugle

Luxulyan

Par

ParHarbour

FoweyHarbour

Lostwithiel

NEWQUAY

Geographic Map


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Line of route description GW660: Par to Newquay.

Section start Par Loop Junction.

Section end Newquay station.


Gauge W6 / W7 W6 / W7 W6 / W7

Signals AB / ET / OTS AB / ET / OTS ERTMS See Network Specification: Western.








Typical journey time Par to Newquay between 46 and 52 minutes depending on calling pattern.


No. of trains per hour • 6 trains a day in each directions (weekdays). • 6 trains a day in each direction (weekdays) • One local stopping service every 2 hours (weekdays).

Note as part of the summer timetable irregular Scottish, North East and West services run to Paignton/Newquay for holiday traffic. Summer direct services are provided to Newquay from London Paddington.


SRS K.13 Newquay Line

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 105September 2017SRS K.13 Newquay Line



Route section Par to Goonbarrow Junction.







User: 15


Table 5.0



Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock DAC 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, journey times and passenger experience

DfT HLOS (2012)


In development

Level crossing closure Closure of Chapel NEW 2018/19 Closed crossing – extinguishment

Network Rail Associated with Newquay Strategic Route In development

Level crossing closure Closure of Trencreek NEW 2018/19 Closed crossing – diversion

Network Rail/Third Party

Diversion via planned Third Party road bridge In development


SRS K.13 Newquay Line

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

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 107September 2017SRS K.14 Gunnislake Branch

Route specification descriptionThe Tamar Valley Line diverges from the main line at St Budeaux Junction and runs on to Gunnislake via an underbridge beneath the railway and the Royal Albert Bridge. The single line then runs through the station at Bere Ferrers, reversing at Bere Alston for Calstock and Gunnislake. This is a designated Community Rail route managed through the Devon & Cornwall Partnership.

Devon County Council is assessing the reinstatement of the railway between Bere Alston and Tavistock. The scheme forms part of the West Devon Core Strategy, which provides the strategic planning policy for the West Devon Borough and will be linked to proposed residential development at Tavistock.

Public transport access and walking/cycling routes into the Bere Peninsula are currently limited and it is envisaged that the scheme will provide improved connectivity. The Council are also promoting a cycle route alongside the railway with both routes proposed to follow the existing alignment of the currently disused railway, subject to available space . Reopening of the railway line, and the creation of a recreational route for walking and cycling, would significantly increase sustainable transport access to the Bere Peninsula and to this part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape Heritage Area.

Although no freight traffic exists within this SRS, the site at Ernsettle sidings is still in operational use.

Menheniot

St Germ

ans

Saltash

St Budeaux F

erry Road

Keyham

Dockya

rd

Devonport

PLYMOUTH

IvybridgeTotnes

PlymouthFriary

BereAlston

St BudeauxVictoria Road

Bere Ferrers

Calstock

GUNNISLAKE

Geographic Map


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Line of route description GW637: St. Budeaux Junction to Gunnislake.

Section start St. Budeaux Junction.

Section end Gunnislake station.


Gauge W6 W6 W6









Typical journey time St. Budeaux Junction to Gunnislake via Bere Alston (reversal) between 36 and 38 minutes.


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


SRS K.14 Gunnislake Branch




Route section St. Budeaux Junction to Gunnislake.







User: 2


Table 5.0



Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock DAC 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, journey times and passenger experience

DfT HLOS (2012)


In development

Structures renewals** Structures renewals at Tavy Viaduct DAC 2016 - 18 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development



Table 6.0



Bere Alston – Tavistock Reinstatement of rail services requiring additional infrastructure

DAC TBC Improved connectivity, service frequency and capacity

Devon County Council

Subject to Third Party funding In development


Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 111September 2017SRS K.15 Swindon (via Bath Spa) – Bristol Temple Meads

Route specification descriptionThis SRS incorporates two routes between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads via Bath Spa and from Bristol Temple Meads to Patchway.

The route from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads via Bath forms part of the GWML and is served by a frequent long-distance, high speed service, providing through connectivity between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads, with occasional extensions to Plymouth /Penzance. The main stations of Swindon, Chippenham, Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads are served by every train; however the smaller stations of Keynsham and Oldfield are served predominantly by local and regional services.

Swindon station has a complex mix of main, relief, reception and platform lines leading into and out of the station area. There are four platforms, three of which are through line platforms, with one bay platform used for the local stopping service between Swindon and Gloucester which diverges from the main line leading onto the Up and Down Kemble lines to the west of the station at Swindon Junction. Cocklebury sidings and a freight terminal at Swindon Hawksworth are also located within the station area.

At Wootton Bassett Junction, the route splits into two with this section leading to Chippenham, and the Up and Down Badminton lines leading on to Bristol Parkway. At Thingley Junction the route provides a connection onto the Melksham single line for services to Trowbridge/ Westbury and to Weymouth or Salisbury.

From Rushey Platt to the west of Swindon, the route returns to a two track railway with the exception of an Up passenger loop to the west of Bathampton Junction and the former Down goods line between Bath Spa and Oldfield Park, which is still connected despite freight traffic to the adjacent domestic waste terminal having ceased.

The route continues as such until Bristol East Junction, where the layout expands on the approach to Bristol Temple Meads station.

Just before the approach to Bristol Temple Meads station, the main line diverges at North Somerset Junction with routes leading to St Phillips Marsh depot, the Up and Down Bristol loops (onto Dr Days Junction and towards Bristol Parkway) and into Bristol Kingsland Road sidings and stabling points.

The five track approach into Bristol Temple Meads station extends into eight lines through the station area until the Bristol West Gantry where the lines form a four track section to Bedminster and then a three track section, with the Up relief line continuing into the Bristol South Liberty Lane freight terminal.

Bristol Temple Meads station has 14 platforms, 13 of which are currently in use with Platform 2 (a west-facing bay platform) currently not operational. Several of the platforms can be shared by trains, due to the length of the platforms. Platforms 13 and 15 are mainly used by long distance high speed services to/from London Paddington, Platforms 5 and 6 are used by other long distance services, with the remainder of the platforms used by local/suburban services.

The second part of this SRS runs between Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway, along the area known as ‘Filton Bank’ and onto Patchway. This is served by a mix of services. Long-distance, high-speed services operate non-stop between Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway providing through connectivity to Gloucester/Cheltenham, the Midlands and onto the North.

Regional and local services also operate, providing connectivity for commuters and leisure demand from Wales to the South West and south coast via Bristol Temple Meads. These provide a connection for the intermediate stations on the route at Lawrence Hill, Stapleton Road, Filton Abbey Wood and Patchway. All of these locations have two platforms, except Filton Abbey Wood which has three.

The route from Bristol Temple Meads to Patchway reduces from four tracks to two after Dr Days Junction (to the north of Bristol Temple Meads), leading on to the Up and Down Filton lines. At Filton South Junction the route diverges with the Up and Down Filton lines leading into Bristol Parkway, a through line serving Platform 3 at Filton Abbey Wood (also providing access via the Filton Chord to Avonmouth for freight traffic), and the Up and Down Bristol lines which lead to Patchway and then further on into Wales.

Part way along Filton Bank, at Narroways Hill Junction, a connection is made to the Avonmouth branch for stopping services through to Severn Beach, which is detailed further in K.18.

Trowbridge

Melksham

Bradford-on-Avon

Avoncli

�

Fresh

ford

BATHSPA

Keynsh

am

Nailsea &

Backwell


Parson Street


BRISTOLPARKWAY

Yate

WesterleighYard

Chippenham

SWINDON

Worle

Yatton

Oldfield Park

Filton Abbey Wood

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GW105: Uffington to Fordgate via Box.GW450: Stoke Gifford to Bristol East Junction.GW530: Bristol, North Somerset Junction to Dr Days Junction (Rhubarb Loop).

Section start Swindon station.

Section end Stoke Gifford Junction via Bristol Temple Meads.


Gauge W6/W8 W6/W8

W10/W12 – Swindon to Wootton Bassett Junction.

W10/W12 Upgrade works proposed as part of the Strategic Freight Network GWML Gauge Enhancement scheme – See CP5 proposed investments.

Signals TCB TBC ERTMS See Network Specification: Western.


Predominant linespeed 110mph – 125mph. Raise linespeed to highest possible in line with infrastructure characteristics and capability of rolling stock.


Electrification None. Great Western Main Line from Swindon to Thingley Junction (Chippenham) and Wootton Bassett to Patchway

Great Western Main Line from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads via Bath and to Patchway.

See Network RUS: Electrification.

Review connections to freight terminals – see Network Specification: Western.


SRS K.15 Swindon (via Bath Spa) – Bristol Temple Meads




Typical journey time Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads (via Bath) between 49 and 49 minutes.

Melksham to Swindon between 26 and 38 minutes.

Bristol Temple Meads to Patchway – between 10 and 24 minutes depending on service and calling pattern.


Potential journey time improvements with improved capability of Class 800 and 801 IEP trains from 2017.

No. of trains per hour Wootton Bassett Junction to Thingley Jn:

• 2tph - LDHS,

• 8tpd - local stopping service

Thingley Junction to Bathampton Junction:

• 2tph - LDHS

Bathampton Junction to Bristol Temple Meads:

• 2tph - LDHS

• 1tph - Regional

• 1tph - Local stopping service

Wootton Basset to Thingley Junction:

• 2tph - LDHS,

• 8tpd Local stopping service


• 2tph LDHS


• 3tph - LDHS,

• 1tph - Regional,

• 2tph Local Stopping Service

Wootton Basset to Thingley Junction:

• 3tph - LDHS,

• 1tph Local stopping service


• 3tph LDHS


• 3tph - LDHS,

• 1tph - Regional,

• 2tph Local Stopping Service

Potential for additional stopping services following electrification of the GWML and a change in rolling stock, timetable and service pattern.

An additional hourly service between Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads is proposed as part of the West of England Partnership’s MetroWest Phase 1 proposals.

Local aspirations for an hourly Salisbury/Westbury – Swindon service.


SRS K.15 Swindon (via Bath Spa) – Bristol Temple Meads




Route section Filton Abbey Wood to Dr Days Junction.


32* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013). Both routes also used for diversionary purposes.




Table 4.0




DfT HLOS (2012)


In development

GWML electrification Electrification of the line from Maidenhead to Newbury, Bristol and Cardiff

MLN1 2016 – 2019 Introduction of bi-mode trains replacing diesel

DfT HLOS (2012) In development /delivery


MLN1 2015 – 2019 Ability to transport 9’ 6” containers

DfT Part of Strategic Freight Network – subject to funding

In development

Signalling renewals ** Signalling renewals in the Bristol area (BASRE)

MLN1 2016 – 2019 Operational flexibility Network Rail renewals

In development

Signalling renewals ** Signalling renewals in the Swindon area

MLN1 2016 – 2019 Operational flexibility Network Rail renewals

In development

Access for All Installation of lifts and footbridge at Chippenham station

MLN1 2015 – 2016 Improved accessibility DfT CP5 Access for All Completed

Dr Days Junction - Filton Abbey Wood

Additional infrastructure to provide capacity improvements

BSW 2017 – 2019 Improved capacity DfT Great Western RUS recommendation

HLOS (2012)

In delivery

Building renewals ** Building renewals at Bristol Temple Meads station

MLN1 2019 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development

Track renewals ** Plain line track and S&C renewals at Bristol East Junction

MLN1 2019 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

Subject to funding In development

Earthworks renewals ** Earthworks renewals at Corsham MLN1 2017/18 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development

Earthworks renewals ** Earthworks renewals at Saltford Tunnel


In development



Table 4.0



GWML electrification Electrification between Didcot and Oxford, Thingley Junction to Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol Parkway to Bristol Temple Meads

MLN1 CP6 Improved capacity, journey times and passenger experience

DfT HLOS (2012)


In development

Additional local stopping service: Bath Spa - Bristol Temple Meads

All day hourly local stopping service MLN1/BSW/CNX

2020/21 Improved service frequency and connectivity

Third Party Part of the West of England Partnership’s MetroWest Phase 1. Service options under review.

In development


Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 116September 2017SRS K.16 Bristol – Birmingham Line

Route specification descriptionThe Bristol to Birmingham line runs between Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street, however, for the purpose of this SRS it is between Westerleigh Junction (to the east of Bristol Parkway station) and Stoke Works Junction (to the south-west of Bromsgrove). The route carries long-distance, cross-country services from the south west and Bristol, through Birmingham and onto the North and Scotland. There is also a significant volume of freight traffic that traverses the area around Westerleigh Junction from the South West and Wales

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

From Standish Junction the route includes additional avoiding and goods lines through Gloucester New Yard, providing access to the engineering sidings, and then returns to the main lines leading on to Cheltenham Spa station and then Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, both of which have two main line platforms. At Ashchurch the route connects to the freight sidings used for defence distribution. At Abbotswood Junction the route to Worcester diverges towards Norton Junction.

BRISTOLPARKWAY

PatchwayPilning

Yate

Tytherington

Sharpness

Cam &Dursley

WesterleighYard

Stroud

Stonehouse

GLOUCESTER

CHELTENHAMSPA

Ashchurch MORETON-IN-MARSH

HoneybourneEvesham

Pershore

Kingham

NortonJunction

AbbotswoodJunction

Filton Abbey Wood

Geographic Map


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW400: Barnt Green (excl) to Westerleigh Junction via Dunhampstead.

Section start Westerleigh Junction.

Section end Stoke Works Junction.


Gauge W6 / W7 / W8 W6 / W7 / W8 W6 / W7 / W8 When electrifying the line or constructing new overbridges, consider clearing to W10/W12 gauge.



Predominant linespeed 80mph – 100mph. Raise linespeed to highest possible in line with infrastructure characteristics and capability of rolling stock.


Linespeed Improvements between Westerleigh and Barnt Green have taken place in Control Period 4. There are potential improvements during CP5 around Bristol and Birmingham. See CP4 and CP5 investments and Network Specification: Western.

Electrification None. See Network RUS: Electrification.


SRS K.16 Bristol – Birmingham Line



Typical journey time Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street between 1 hour 11 minutes and 1 hour 33 minutes depending on service and calling pattern.

Journey time improvements of between 3 – 4 minutes will be achieved with linespeed improvements between Westerleigh and Barnt Green.


See Network Specification: Western.


• 2 LDHS

• 1 Local.

3 tph:

• 2 LDHS

• 1 Local.

6 tph:

• 4 LDHS

• 2 Local.

1tph Weston-super-Mare to Yate (via extension of existing service from Bristol Parkway) is part of the West of England Partnership’s MetroWest Phase 2 proposal from 2022. See CP6 proposed investment.





Route section Ashchurch to Cheltenham.







User: 7


Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 – 2019) *Table 5.0



Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock BGL2/BAG2 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, journey times and passenger experience

DfT HLOS (2012)


In development

Signalling renewals ** Signalling renewals in the Bristol area (BASRE)

BGL2 2016 – 2019 Renewed asset and operational flexibility

Network Rail renewals

Linked to ETCS introduction on the GWML In development

Plant renewals ** Power cable renewals on the Barnwood North and Ashchurch South feeders

BAG2 2015 – 2017 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development

Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals at Charfield Up

BGL2 2016/17 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

Completed

Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals at Southfield Road


Completed

Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals at Oddingley BAG2 2015 – 2018 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development

Earthworks renewals ** Earthworks renewals at Standish Junction


In development

Station improvements Station improvements at Cheltenham Spa

BAG2 2016 – 2018 Improved accessibility, station environment and passenger experience

DfT/Third Party

Includes; Access for All, NSIP and Third Party schemes.

In development

New Station New “Worcestershire Parkway” station between Bromsgrove and Ashchurch

BAG2 (OOW) 2017/2018 Increases Capacity and Connectivity

Third Party In Delivery


Table 6.0



MetroWest Extension of cross-Bristol services between Bristol, Henbury, Weston-super-Mare and Yate

WSM, MLN1, BSW, SWB, YAT

2019 – 2022 Increased capacity and service frequency

Third Party Part of West of England Partnership’s MetroWest Phases 2 – subject to funding

In development


Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 120September 2017SRS K.17 Weston-super-Mare Loop

Route specification descriptionWeston-super-Mare is a key location for holiday and tourist traffic. Located on a loop, Weston-super-Mare is accessed via two junctions (Worle and Uphill) from the GWML leading onto the Up and Down Weston lines, which is single track except for a short double track section through Weston-super-Mare station.

The loop is approximately four miles long and carries a mixture of passenger services including long-distance, high-speed, cross country and stopping services, as part of the cross-Bristol network.

There are currently two main line platforms at the station, and a bay platform that is out of use – there is the potential for reinstatement should traffic levels increase and further station capacity be required.

The loop has a further station at Weston Milton which has a single platform face.


WESTON-SUPER-MARE

Weston Milton

Nailsea &

Backwell

Portbury Dock


Parson Street


Worle

Yatton

Geographic Map


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW107: Worle Junction to Uphill Junction via Weston-super-Mare.

Section start Worle Junction.

Section end Uphill Junction.


Gauge W8 W8 W8





Electrification None. None. See Network RUS: Electrification. See Network Specification: Western.


SRS K.17 Weston-super-Mare Loop




Typical journey time Weston-super-Mare to Bristol Temple Meads:

– stopping train between 19 and 36 minutes

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

Weston-super-Mare to Bristol Parkway:

– stopping train between 39 and 58 minutes

– LDHS between 30 and 38 minutes depending on calling pattern.


Potential reduced journey times with improved capability of IEP services and linespeed improvements Bristol – Bridgwater. See CP5 proposed investments and Network Specification: Western.


• 1 Local

• 1 Regional

• Less than 1 LDHS

3 tph:

• 1 Local

• 1 Regional

• Less than 1 LDHS

3 tph:

• 1 Local

• 1 Regional

• 1 LDHS.

1tph Weston-super-Mare to Yate proposed as part of MetroWest Phase 2 – see CP6 proposed investment.


SRS K.17 Weston-super-Mare Loop


Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 123September 2017SRS K.17 Weston-super-Mare Loop

Table 4.0



MetroWest Extension of cross-Bristol services between Portishead, Avonmouth, Bath, Western-super-Mare and Bristol Parkway.



Third Party Part of West of England Partnership’s MetroWest Phases 2

In development

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



Table 3.0




DfT HLOS (2012)


In development

Access for All Step free access solutions (lifts/ramps) at Weston-super-Mare station

WSM 2017/18 Improved accessibility DfT CP5 Access for All In development

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 124September 2017SRS K.18 Severn Beach Branch

Route specification descriptionThe Severn Beach branch diverges from the main line at Narroways Hill Junction, which is located north of Stapleton Road. The line has been designated a Community Rail line which is managed through the Severnside Community Rail Partnership. A stopping service operates into Bristol Temple Meads for business, commuting and leisure. A new turnback facility was provided at Clifton Down which enables an increase in service provision. In addition, an operating subsidy from Bristol City Council has seen the service offering increase to provide approximately one train every 40 minutes.

The majority of the branch line is single track, with the exception of an Up and Down passing loop at Clifton Down and at Avonmouth. The branch line has a number of single platform stations at Montpelier, Redland, Sea Mills, Shirehampton, St Andrews Road and Severn Beach, whilst Avonmouth and Clifton Down have two platforms.

There is a bulk freight handling terminal at Avonmouth which is accessed from the north via the currently freight-only route from Bristol Parkway via Henbury and onto the Avonmouth Docks freight branch. Development is underway for a new rail connection into a waste recycling plant on the Severn Beach branch line, which will see an increase in freight services – see CP5 Proposed investments.

Aspirations exist under the West of England Partnership’s MetroWest scheme to increase the service offering to improve cross- city connections and provide additional capacity, with a longer-term aspiration to reinstate passenger services along the Henbury line to Bristol Parkway, with a station at Henbury and North Filton. This would require the upgrade of the line to passenger standards, and for usage of the route to be shared by both passenger and freight trains.

There is also a proposal to provide an new station along the route between Avonmouth and Shirehampton at Portway Park and Ride. This is aimed to serve the Park and Ride facilities, which Bristol City Council are looking to expand. This is currently in development at GRIP 3/4.

BATHSPA

Keynsh

amBRISTOL TEMPLE MEADS

BedminsterParson Street


SEVERNBEACH

AvonmouthDocks

BRISTOLPARKWAY

St Andrews Road

Sea Mills

Clifton D

own Redland

Montpelier

PatchwayPilning

Yate

Tytherington

Sharpness

WesterleighYard

Oldfield Park

Shirehampton

Avonmouth

Filton Abbey Wood

Geographic Map


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW454: Severn Beach to Narroways Hill Junction.

Section start Severn Beach station.

Section end Narroways Hill Junction.


Gauge W6 W6 W6

Signals OT / TCB OT / TCB ERTMS See Network Specification: Western.








Typical journey time Severn Beach to Bristol Temple Meads – 35 to 43 minutes depending on calling pattern.


No. of trains per hour • Approximately 1 tph local (equates to 1 train every 40 minutes).

• 2 tph local – increased frequency under the West of England Partnerships’ MetroWest Phase 1 proposals.

See MetroWest – Network Specification: Western.


SRS K.18 Severn Beach Branch









Supervised: 3As determined by Level Crossing policy. Automatic: 0

User: 1


Table 5.0



Diesel Multiple Units Cascade of diesel rolling stock CNX 2016 – 2019 Improved capacity, journey times and passenger experience

DfT HLOS (2012)


In development

New station New station at Portway CNX 2016 – 2019 New station Third Party Bristol City Council. Subject to funding. In development

New freight terminal Energy for Waste Plant CNX 2016 New freight terminal Third Party SITA UK Complete

Track renewals ** Plain line track renewals at Avonmouth station

CNX 2015/16 Renewed asset Network Rail renewals

In development



Table 6.0



MetroWest Extension of cross-Bristol services between Portishead, Avonmouth, Bath, Weston-super-Mare and Bristol Parkway.



Third Party Part of West of England Partnership’s MetroWest Phases 1 & 2 – subject to funding

In development


Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 128September 2017SRS K.98 Freight Trunk Routes

Route specification descriptionThe following freight lines are collectively SRS K.98:

Berkeley Road Junction to Sharpness Docks

Approximately four miles long, this freight line joins the main line railway at Berkeley Road Junction on the Bristol and Gloucester line, between Cam & Dursley station and Charfield.

Yate to Tytherington, and to Westerleigh

The Tytherington branch connects to the main line railway just beyond Platform 1 at Yate station on the Bristol and Gloucester line. The five mile branch line serves the aggregates terminal.

Although the line is currently used only by freight, there is an aspiration for a new park-and-ride facility to be created with a new station at Tytherington. This would require the status of the line to be upgraded for passenger traffic in addition to freight. At the moment this proposal is noted as a third-party aspiration.

Westerleigh Yard is located on the Westerleigh single line to the east of Bristol Parkway station. The mile long section leads into a number of sidings including the oil terminal which handles petroleum traffic from west Wales and Humberside.

Stoke Gifford to Hallen Marsh and the Avonmouth Docks terminals complex

The Avonmouth Docks terminals complex is located on the Avonmouth branch and divided by the railway line leading through to Severn Beach. The Docks connect to the branch line at Holesmouth Junction whilst the bulk handling terminal connects at the Hallen Marsh Junction. The terminal complex at Avonmouth currently handles bulk materials and coal transported from Avonmouth to a variety of end destinations via Bristol Parkway.

Bristol Port Company has statutory powers to construct a new container terminal which could introduce a significant increase in freight traffic across the area.

In the longer-term, aspirations exist to reinstate passenger services on this route with a new station at Henbury. This would require the upgrading of the line for passenger services to use.

Parson Street Junction to Portbury Docks

Portbury Docks’ branch line joins the network at Portbury Dock Junction. This connects the Portishead branch line with the GWML at Parson Street Junction, to the south of Bristol Temple Meads station. From Parson Street Junction, the branch line runs over eight miles to the major logistics terminal at Royal Portbury Dock, handling imports for the automotive market as well as coal to a variety of power stations in the Midlands and North West.

North Somerset Council is currently developing a proposal to re-instate passenger services between Bristol Temple Meads and Portishead, which forms part of MetroWest Phase 1. This requires the upgrading of the line for passenger services and an increase in track capacity to accommodate the existing, and predicted, freight traffic.

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Melksham

Bradford-on-Avon

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BATHSPA

Keynsh

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Portbury Dock


Parson Street


SEVERNBEACH

AvonmouthDocks

BRISTOLPARKWAY

St Andrews Road

Sea Mills

Clifton D

own Redland

Montpelier

PatchwayPilning

Yate

Tytherington

Sharpness

Cam &Dursley

WesterleighYard

Kemble

Stroud

Stonehouse

Chippenham

SWINDON

Oldfield Park

Shirehampton

Avonmouth

Filton Abbey Wood

Geographic Map


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW425: Berkeley Road Junction to Sharpness.







Berkeley Road Junction to Sharpness Docks


SRS K.98 Freight Trunk Routes








Table 1.0



GW430: Yate Middle Junction to Tytherington.GW440: Yate South Junction to Westerleigh.


Gauge GW430: W6GW440: W8

GW430: W6GW440: W8

GW430: W6GW440: W8

Increase gauge as appropriate.

Signals GW430: OTSGW440: C2

GW430: OTSGW440: C2

ERTMS See Network Specification: Western.





Yate to Tytherington, and to Westerleigh





2 * As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013).





User: 6


Table 1.0



GW450: Stoke Gifford Junction to Bristol East Junction.GW4501: Stoke Gifford Junction to Bristol Bulk Handling Terminal.GW451: Filton Junction to Filton West Junction (Filton Chord).GW5401: Filton West Junction to Patchway Junction.

Route availability GW450: 8

GW4501:GW451: 7GW5401

GW450: 8

GW4501:GW451: 7GW5401

GW450: 8

GW4501:GW451: 7GW5401




Linespeeds vary from 10mph – 60 mph. Linespeeds vary from 10mph – 60 mph. Linespeeds vary from 10mph – 60 mph. Raise linespeed as appropriate.



Stoke Gifford to Hallen Marsh and the Avonmouths Docks terminals complex










User: 1


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW548: Parson Street Junction to Portbury.



Signals TCB / NST ETCS ERTMS See Network Specification: Western.


Linespeeds vary from 20mph – 30mph. Linespeeds vary from 20mph – 30mph. Linespeeds vary from 20mph – 30mph. The proposal by North Somerset Council to re-instate passenger services between Bristol and Portishead includes raising the linespeed. The scheme forms part of the Bristol MetroWest Phase 1 and is subject to funding.



Parson Street Junction to Portbury Docks









Supervised: 1As determined by Level Crossing policy. Automatic: 0

User: 0

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 133September 2017SRS K.99 Other Freight Lines

Route specification descriptionThe following freight lines are collectively SRS K.99:

Newton Abbot to Heathfield

The single track Heathfield branch runs for just over four miles from the east side of Newton Abbot station via the Heathfield branch junction. The branch line reopened in summer 2011 for timber traffic running from Teignbridge to Chirk.

Plymouth Laira to Cattewater

The Cattewater branch is accessed from Laira Junction around the maintenance depot via the goods line and on to the Friary Junction. Since September 2009 the branch has been out of use and formally disconnected from the rail network. Should new traffic arise in the future, the branch would need to be reconnected to the main line railway and brought back into operational use.

No further details are provided for this line.

Coombe Junction to Moorswater

Access to the Moorswater terminal is via the Liskeard Junction Line which connects from the main line at Liskeard station and runs around the Liskeard Loop Line beneath the main line railway via Liskeard Viaduct and on to Coombe Junction Halt. Here, the passenger services reverse, some serving the halt, before proceeding along the Looe Valley Line. Freight services continue in the other direction from Coombe Junction Halt and run back underneath the railway line via Moorswater Viaduct to the terminal on the north side of the line. Cement traffic operates from the Peak District to Moorswater.

Lostwithiel to Fowey

The Lostwithiel and Fowey Line is accessed via the branch line junction to the south of Lostwithiel station. The single line runs for approximately five miles to Fowey Dock where a number of sidings enable china clay traffic from various terminals in the south west to be exported from the port.

St. Blazey to Par Harbour

From St Blazey Junction freight traffic operates into St Blazey yard

and via Par Viaduct, which runs under the mainline railway, to Par Harbour.

Burngullow Junction to Parkandillack

Burngullow Junction is located to the south of St Austell Junction and leads on to the Parkandillack (or St Dennis) branch which runs for approximately five miles as a single line with numerous sidings located along the route. The branch line is used for aggregates traffic transported to London, and china clay to Fowey.

Crediton to Coleford Junction

The connection from Crediton to Coleford Junction (alongside the Exeter to Barnstaple branch) leads on to the privately-owned Meldon Quarry freight line through Okehampton). No further details are provided for this line.

PENZANCE

St ErthHayle

Camborne

Redruth

FALMOUTH DOCKS


PenrynPerranwell

Truro

Parkandillack

St Austell

QuintrelDowns

St ColumbRoad

Roche

Bugle

Luxulyan

Par

ParHarbour

FoweyHarbour

Lostwithiel

BodminParkway

Moorswater

Coombe

LOOE

St Key

ne

Causeland

Sandplace

LISKEARD

Carbis Bay

Lelant

Lelant Saltings

ST IVES

NEWQUAY

Geographic Map

Keyham

Dockya

rd

Devonport

PLYMOUTH

PAIGNTON

IvybridgeTotnes



Meldon Quarry

ChapeltonUmberleigh

Portsmouth ArmsKings Nympton

EggesfordLapford

Morchard RoadCopplestone

Yeoford

PlymouthFriary

Torre

Torquay

Teignmouth

Dawlish

Dawlish Warren

Starcross

Exeter St Thomas

EXETER ST DAVIDS

BARNSTAPLE


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW618: Newton Abbot to Heathfield.







Newton Abbot to Heathfield


SRS K.99 Other Freight Lines




0* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013). No freight services currently planned.





User: 1


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW642: Coombe (Excl) to Moorswater.



Signals Shunter controlled Shunter controlled ERTMS See Network Specification: Western.




Coombe Junction to Moorswater











User: 0


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW650: Lostwithiel to Carne Point, Fowey.





Linespeeds vary from 5mph – 30mph. Linespeeds vary from 5mph – 30mph. Linespeeds vary from 5mph – 30mph. Raise linespeed as appropriate.


Lostwithiel to Carne Point, Fowey











User: 1


Table 1.0


Line of route description GW660: Par to Newquay.



Signals AB AB ERTMS See Network Specification: Western.


15mph. 15mph. 15mph. Raise linespeed as appropriate.


St Blazey to Par Harbour






0* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study (2013). No freight services currently planned.




Table 1.0


Line of route description GW672: Burngullow to Parkandillack.





Linespeeds vary from 10mph – 15mph. Linespeeds vary from 10mph – 15mph Linespeeds vary from 5mph – 15mph. Raise linespeed as appropriate.


Burngullow Junction to Parkandillack






7* As per forecasts in the Freight Market Study.





User: 0

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 139September 2017Glossary

Term Meaning

AB Absolute Block

BASRE Bristol Area Signalling Renewal project

C2 Line worked under the control of a person in charge

CCTV Closed-Circuit Television

CIS Customer Information Screens

Control Period 5 (CP5) 2014- 2019

Control Period 6 (CP6) 2019 – 2024

CTA Central Terminal Area (Heathrow Airport)

DfT Department for Transport

DMU Diesel Multiple Unit

DSR Dartmouth Steam Railway

ELR Engineers’ Line Reference

EMU Electric Multiple Unit

ERTMS European Rail Traffic Management System

ET Electric Token Block

ETCS European Train Control System

FGW First Great Western

GSM-R Global System for Mobile Communications - Railways

GWML Great Western Main Line

HAL Heathrow Airport Limited

HLOS High Level Output Specification

HS2 High Speed 2 – the proposed high speed link between London, Birmingham and beyond to Leeds and Manchester

HST High Speed Train

IEP Intercity Express Programme

kV Kilovolt – a unit of potential equal to a thousand Volts

L&SE London and South East

LDHS Long Distance High Speed

LTB Local Transport Board

LTPP Long Term Planning Process

Network Rail –Route Specifications: Western 140September 2017Glossary

Term Meaning

LUL London Underground Limited

MoD Ministry of Defence

NST No Signaller Token

NSTR No Signaller Token with Remote Crossing Loops

OHLE Overhead Line Equipment

OTNS One Train Working where a staff is not provided

OTS One Train Working where a staff is provided

S&C Switches and Crossings

TB Tokenless Block

TCB Track Circuit Block

tpd Trains per day

tph Trains per hour

TST Train Staff and Ticket

WRLtH Western Rail Link to Heathrow

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Tel: 020 7557 8000

www.networkrail.co.uk

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