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Network RailRoute Specifications 2011 London North Eastern
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Contents SRS G.01 - King's Cross
Peterborough................................................................................................................................
2 SRS G.02 - Moorgate
Branch.................................................................................................................................................
11 SRS G.03 - Hertford
Loop.......................................................................................................................................................
15 SRS G.04 - Hitchin -
Cambridge.............................................................................................................................................
19 SRS G.05 - Peterborough -
Doncaster...................................................................................................................................
23 SRS G.06 - Doncaster - Holbeck West Junction
...................................................................................................................
29 SRS G.07 - Doncaster - Colton
Junction................................................................................................................................
33 SRS G.08 - Colton Junction - Northallerton
...........................................................................................................................
37 SRS G.09 - Northallerton -
Newcastle....................................................................................................................................
41 SRS G.10 - Newcastle -
Border..............................................................................................................................................
45 SRS G.13 - Newcastle
Carlisle............................................................................................................................................
49 SRS G.14 - Darlington - Bishop Auckland
.............................................................................................................................
53 SRS G.15 - Middlesbrough Whitby
.....................................................................................................................................
56 SRS G.16 - Northallerton - Stockton Cut
Junction.................................................................................................................
60 SRS G.17 - Stockton Cut Junction -
Newcastle.....................................................................................................................
64 SRS G.18 - Darlington - Eaglescliffe South
Junction.............................................................................................................
69 SRS G.19 - Stockton Cut Junction - Saltburn
........................................................................................................................
72 SRS G.20 - Doncaster
Lincoln.............................................................................................................................................
77 SRS G.21 - Newark - Wrawby
Junction.................................................................................................................................
81 SRS G.22 - Gainsborough - Wrawby Junction
......................................................................................................................
86 SRS G.23 - Lincoln - Werrington Junction
.............................................................................................................................
89 SRS G.90 - Stillington
Branch.................................................................................................................................................
93 SRS G.91 - Blyth & Tyne
Network..........................................................................................................................................
96 SRS G.98 - Freight Trunk Routes
........................................................................................................................................108
SRS G.99 - Other Freight
Lines............................................................................................................................................132
SRS H.01 Leeds Holbeck Junction
...................................................................................................................................140
SRS H.02 Leeds York (via Harrogate)
..............................................................................................................................145
SRS H.03 Leeds Skipton /
Ilkley........................................................................................................................................149
SRS H.04 Leeds Halifax (via
Bradford).............................................................................................................................154
SRS H.05 North Transpennine: Leeds Guide Bridge*
.....................................................................................................159
SRS H.06 Leeds Colton
Junction......................................................................................................................................165
SRS H.07 Hull Micklefield
..................................................................................................................................................170
SRS H.08 Gilberdyke Hatfield and Stainforth/Knottingley and Church
Fenton Moorthorpe........................................175 SRS
H.09 Knottingley Mirfield via Crofton Junction/Castleford and via
Castleford Junction Leeds West Junction/Whitwood
................................................................................................................................................................181
SRS H.10 Manchester Victoria Mirfield (via Rochdale)/Stalybridge*
...............................................................................186
SRS H.11 Hull Seamer
......................................................................................................................................................192
SRS H.12 York
Scarborough.............................................................................................................................................196
SRS H.13 Chesterfield Swinton via
Sheffield....................................................................................................................199
SRS H.14 Swinton Junction Brocklesby
Junction.............................................................................................................204
SRS H.15 South Kirkby Junction Swinton
Junction..........................................................................................................210
SRS H.16 Sheffield
Gainsborough....................................................................................................................................215
SRS H.17 South Transpennine: Dore Hazel
Grove*........................................................................................................219
SRS H.18 Sheffield Meadowhall Horbury Junction
..........................................................................................................224
SRS H.19 Brocklesby Junction
Cleethorpes.....................................................................................................................228
SRS H.21 Barton-on-Humber
Branch..................................................................................................................................236
SRS H.90 Immingham and Killingholme
Docks...................................................................................................................239
SRS H.91 Freight Through Routes*
.....................................................................................................................................243
SRS H.98 Freight Trunk Routes*
.........................................................................................................................................280
SRS H.99 Other Freight
Routes*..........................................................................................................................................319
SRS I.04 Worksop/Chesterfield Nottingham*
...................................................................................................................325
SRS I.08 Skegness Grantham
..........................................................................................................................................330
SRS I.99 Other Freight Lines*
..............................................................................................................................................334
* Strategic Route Sections which interface with another Route
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SRS G.01 - King's Cross - Peterborough
Route specification description
This SRS forms the southern section of the East Coast Main Line
(ECML) and extends for 76 miles from London Kings Cross station to
Peterborough. It comprises four tracks for most of its length, but
widens to six tracks between Finsbury Park and Alexandra Palace,
narrows to two tracks over the Welwyn Viaduct and through two
tunnels north of Welwyn North station, and again narrows to three
and then two tracks between Huntingdon and Fletton Junction. It is
electrified (with 25kV OHL) along its whole length. It intersects
with other routes at a number of locations, most notably with the
North London Line at Copenhagen Junction and Harringay Junction,
the Moorgate branch at Finsbury Park South Junctions, the Hertford
loop at Wood Green North Junction and Langley Junction, and the
Hitchin Cambridge line at Hitchin Cambridge Junction. The route
carries First Capital Connect (FCC) suburban services from Kings
Cross and Moorgate to various destinations in Hertfordshire,
Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, and long distance high
speed (LDHS) services (operated by East Coast, Hull Trains and
Grand Central) from Kings Cross to destinations in Yorkshire, the
North East and Scotland.
In terms of passenger numbers, the most significant stations are
Kings Cross, Finsbury Park, Stevenage, Peterborough, Hitchin and
Welwyn Garden City. Kings Cross as a major London terminal forms a
gateway to the many destinations served in a broadly north-easterly
direction, and has 12 platforms, of which nine can accommodate both
long-distance high-speed trains and suburban services, with a
further three shorter platforms accommodating suburban trains only.
There is also the facility to interchange to the Circle,
Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and
Victoria lines of the London Underground as well as with Eurostar,
East Midlands and Thameslink services at the adjacent St Pancras
International station. The main Victorian train shed at Kings Cross
is a listed building and is currently the subject of
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considerable refurbishment and enhancement work, including the
creation of a new entrance/concourse area and improved interchange
facilities.
Finsbury Park station has six platforms, serving trains
originating from Moorgate via the Northern City line as well as
suburban services from Kings Cross, whilst also allowing
interchange to the Piccadilly and Victoria lines of London
Underground which have their own four sub-surface platforms.
Stevenage has four platforms, and accommodates outer suburban
services from Kings Cross to Peterborough, Cambridge and Kings
Lynn, along with some LDHS trains, and some inner suburban services
from the Hertford Loop (G.03). Peterborough currently has five
platforms, but work is being undertaken to increase this to seven.
As well as marking the northernmost limit of outer suburban
services, and providing a stop for many of East Coasts LDHS trains,
Peterborough also accommodates two regular east-west services
(namely CrossCountrys Birmingham to Cambridge/Stansted Airport
services, and East Midlands Trains Liverpool to Norwich service)
and less frequent local trains to Lincolnshire via Spalding and to
Ipswich via Ely and Bury St Edmunds. Welwyn Garden City is the
busiest of 11 stations serving FCC services only which have four
through platforms, whilst Hitchin is the busiest of seven stations
which have two through platforms. Hatfield has three through
platforms, whilst Huntingdon has two through platforms and a
south-facing turnback platform.
There are numerous operational, maintenance and freight
facilities along the route, of which the most significant include
the sidings at Ferme Park (between Harringay and Hornsey), FCCs
Hornsey Train Servicing Centre, the East Coast maintenance depot at
Bounds Green, carriage sidings at Welwyn Garden City, a plant
maintenance depot and engineers sidings at Hitchin and Nene
carriage sidings, just south of Peterborough station. There are
freight private sidings at Stevenage (Langley Junction) and
Biggleswade together with various non-passenger sidings at Welwyn
Garden City, Sandy, Little Barford, St. Neots, Huntingdon and
Connington, most of which are either lightly used or unused at the
present time. There is a connection to the heritage Nene Valley
Railway at Fletton Junction. This SRS is characterised by its large
number of tunnels, at Gasworks, Copenhagen, Wood Green, Barnet,
Hadley Wood South, Hadley Wood North, Potters Bar, Welwyn South and
Welwyn North. Their existence forms a significant factor
influencing any proposal for changes in station location or track
layout.
Following the introduction of ERTMS in 2019, the requirements
for future growth and the ability of ERTMS to meet them will be
reviewed.
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Route information overview
Information Current + 10 Years + 30 Years Notes
Line of route description
LN101: Kings Cross to Peterborough
Section start Kings Cross Station
Section end Peterborough Station
Route availability (RA)
9 9 9
Gauge W9 (except for W8 between Wood Green Junction and Langley
Junction)
W9/W10 (except for W8 between Wood Green Junction and Langley
Junction)
W9/W10 (except for W8 between Wood Green Junction and Langley
Junction)
Signals Track Circuit Block (TCB)
European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS)
ERTMS ERTMS is due to be installed on this SRS in 2019.
Speed Fast lines: Predominantly 125 mph
Slow lines: Predominantly 75 mph
Fast lines: Predominantly 125 mph
Slow lines: Predominantly 75 mph, possible increase to
100mph
Introduction of ERTMS and IEP may allow increase in linespeed
with further infrastructure improvements
Electrification 25kV AC OHL 25kV AC OHL 25kV AC OHL
Passenger train service level Current + 10 Years + 30 Years
Notes
Journey and typical journey time
Kings Cross to Peterborough
LDHS: 47 minutes
Suburban: 1 hour 18 minutes
Introduction of IEP coupled with implementation of
infrastructure interventions can be expected to provide some
improvement
Introduction of IEP coupled with implementation of
infrastructure interventions can be expected to provide some
improvement
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Passenger train service level Current + 10 Years + 30 Years
Notes
Number of trains per hour
LDHS 2 tph (3 peak) Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 1 tph
Kings Cross to Newark/York 2 tph (3 peak) Kings Cross to Leeds 1
tph Kings Cross to Hull or Sunderland or Bradford Interchange
Suburban 4 tph (7 peak) Kings Cross to Royston/Cambridge/Kings Lynn
2 tph (6 peak) Kings Cross to Peterborough 3 tph (4 peak) Moorgate
to Welwyn Garden City 2 tph (7 peak) Moorgate to Gordon
Hill/Hertford North 1 tph (2 peak) Moorgate to
Stevenage/Letchworth
LDHS 3 tph Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 2 tph (3 peak)
Kings Cross to Leeds 1 tph Kings Cross to Hull or Sunderland or
Bradford Interchange 2 tph Kings Cross to Yorkshire (exact
destination t.b.c.) Suburban 4 tph Kings Cross to
Royston/Cambridge/Kings Lynn 2 tph Thameslink Core to Cambridge 2
tph ( peak) Kings Cross to Peterborough 2tph Thameslink core -
Peterborough 4 tph Thameslink Core to Welwyn Garden City 2 tph
Moorgate to Welwyn Garden City 4 tph (8 peak) Moorgate to Gordon
Hill/Hertford North 2 tph Moorgate to Stevenage/Letchworth via
Hertford North
LDHS 3 tph Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 3 tph Kings Cross
to Leeds 1 tph Kings Cross to Hull or Sunderland or Bradford
Interchange 2 tph Kings Cross to Yorkshire (exact destination
t.b.c.) Suburban 4 tph Kings Cross to Royston/Cambridge/Kings Lynn
2 tph Thameslink Core to Cambridge 3 tph ( peak) Kings Cross to
Peterborough 2tph Thameslink core - Peterborough 4 tph Thameslink
Core to Welwyn Garden City 2 tph Moorgate to Welwyn Garden City 4
tph (8 peak) Moorgate to Gordon Hill/Hertford North 2 tph Moorgate
to Stevenage/Letchworth via Hertford North
Freight trains (trains per day*)
Current + 10 Years + 30 Years Notes
Number of trains per day*
8 As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan
As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan
Busiest section is between Holme and Fletton Junction
*Trains in a single direction on an average weekday over the
busiest part of the route
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Level crossings on route
Description of level crossing type
Current number of level crossings
+ 10 Years number of level crossings
+ 30 Years number of level crossings
Notes
Supervised: Automatic: User:
6 0 14
As determined by Level Crossing policy
As determined by Level Crossing policy
Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014)
Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014) Project Project description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
ECML Overhead Line Performance Improvement
Various improvements to OHL along line of route
ECM1 2013 Better performance and engineering access
Under construction
Hitchin Interlocking renewal/ resignalling
Renewal of interlocking ECM1, SBR
2012 Maintain capability Under construction
Kings Cross Station Development
Increased station capacity, new concourse, increased commercial
opportunities
ECM1 2013 Increased station capacity, new concourse, increased
commercial opportunities and additional 12 car platform
Under construction
Thameslink Programme
Major works including revised track and signalling layouts and
platform extensions between Kings Cross and Peterborough
ECM1 2015 Improved capacity and performance and new journey
opportunities plus increase in 12 car operation of outer suburban
services
In development
Arlesey, Biggleswade & Sandy Platform Extensions
Platform extensions at Arlesey, Biggleswade & Sandy (part of
the Thameslink Programme)
ECM1 2013 Increased capacity on outer suburban services
Under construction
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Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014) Project Project description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
Peterborough station additional island platform
New platform on the western side of the station
ECM1 2013 Increased capacity and improved performance
In development
Alexandra Palace - Finsbury Park 3rd Up line project
Additional southbound platforms at Alexandra Palace and Finsbury
Park and conversion of goods line from Alexandra Palace to Finsbury
Park to passenger status
ECM1 2013 Increased capacity, improved performance and reduced
journey times
Under construction
Hitchin grade separation
Revised layout at Hitchin Cambridge Junction taking the Down
Cambridge line trains over the ECML
ECM1, SBR
2013 Increased capacity and improved journey times, safety and
performance
In development
Stevenage Station Refurbishment
Refurbishment of platforms (renewal of copers, installation of
tactiles, re-surfacing, concrete repairs to platform structure and
any necessary drainage work arising from survey)
ECM1 2013 Refurbishment of station
In development
Finsbury Park Alexandra Palace Down Slow 2 upgrade
Provide increased linespeeds
ECM1 2014 Improved capacity, performance and operational
flexibility
Under construction
ECML South (W10 Route Clearances)
Gauge clearance on the ECML and connecting routes
ECM1 2014 To accommodate the carriage of deep sea container
traffic on the ECML and connecting routes
In development
ECML Slow Line LSIs (Hitchin to Huntington)
Linespeed increases on ECML slow lines
ECM1 2014 Improvements to journey times, route capacity and
performance
In development
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Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014) Project Project description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
Peterborough Platform 3U
Additional platform on Up Fast line (for LDHS services)
ECM1 2014 Reduction of the time penalty for a Peterborough stop
in Up Fast services
In development
Holme Lode MCB(CCTV) Renewal
Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
ECM1 2014 Renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
In development
Hadley Wood Station Refurbishment
Refurbishment of platforms (resurfacing, renewal of copers and
tactiles, white lining and essential repairs to platform riser
walls), renewal of lighting, strengthening and refurbishment of
footbridge
ECM1 2014 Refurbishment of station and footbridge
In development
Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019)
Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019) Project Project
description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
Harringay Station Refurbishment
Refurbishment of platforms (resurfacing, renewal of copers and
tactiles, white lining and essential repairs to platform riser
walls)
ECM1 CP5 Refurbishment of station
In development
Bounds Green LMD Refurbishment
Refurbishment of overhead cranes, main shed doors, roof covering
and guttering to main shed
ECM1, HDB
CP5 Refurbishment of maintenance depot
In development
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Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019) Project Project
description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
St. Pancras International to Finsbury Park Slow Line
Provide connection from Thameslink core at St. Pancras to ECML
at Finsbury Park
SPC1, ECM1, MCL
2016 New route for cross-London traffic
Part of Thameslink Programme
In development
Bounds Green North Resignalling
Resignalling & interlocking renewal
ECM1, HDB
2017 Signalling renewals In development
ECML Inner Suburban Capacity (Stevenage & Gordon Hill)
Upgrading AC traction power supply, some resignalling of the
Hertford Loop, & improved turnback facilities at Stevenage
& Gordon Hill
HDB, ECM1
2019 Provision of extra peak capacity on the Welwyn Garden City
and Hertford North to Moorgate services
In development
Alconbury Freight Terminal
Connection to proposed freight terminal
ECM1 2018 New freight facility In development
Huntingdon Fletton 4-Tracking
4-Tracking of the ECML between Huntingdon and Fletton
Junction
ECM1 2018 Improved capacity and performance in the Hitchin to
Peterborough corridor
In development
Finsbury Park S&C
Renewal of S&C ECM1 2019 Renewal of S&C In
development
Kings Cross Station S&C
Renewal of S&C ECM1 2019 Renewal of S&C In
development
Connington MCB(CCTV) Renewal
Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
ECM1 2019 Renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
In development
Everton Resignalling
Interlocking renewal and resignalling
ECM1 2019 Interlocking renewal and resignalling
In development
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Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019) Project Project
description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
IEP development/ enabling works
Infrastructure works to accommodate operation of IEP rolling
stock
ECM1 2019 Ability to accommodate IEP services
In development
In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table
includes third party schemes, renewals and potential NRDF schemes
where applicable.
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SRS G.02 - Moorgate Branch
Route specification description
The Moorgate branch (also known as the Northern City Line)
extends for 3 miles from Moorgate station to Finsbury Park South
Junctions, where it joins the East Coast Main Line (SRS G.01). It
carries frequent inner suburban commuter services from Monday to
Friday. It is electrified with third rail DC from Moorgate to
Drayton Park, and with 25kV OHL from Drayton Park to Finsbury
Park.
It is double track along its whole length, and contains five
stations (including Moorgate), all of which have two platforms
serving the Moorgate Branch. There are eight platforms in total at
Highbury & Islington station, facilitating both an easy
interchange with the London Underground Victoria Line, and
interchange with London Overground services operating on the North
London Line (SRS E.03). Moorgate station has a total of ten
platforms (of which the two formerly serving Thameslink are
disused), serving the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan,
and Northern Lines of London Underground (LUL), as well as the two
on the Moorgate branch. It is a key entry point to the City of
London. The other three stations on the branch (Old Street, Essex
Road and Drayton Park) all have two through platforms each, all of
which serve only the Moorgate Branch.
The platforms at Moorgate, Old Street, Essex Road and Highbury
& Islington are all of sub-surface tube type, although the line
is of larger loading gauge than LUL tube lines allowing operation
by Class 313 EMUs which are the only rolling stock type used on the
line. Due to the single line tunnel configuration of the line and
its frequent service, the signalling incorporates a train stop
system as traditionally used by LUL, but rarely found on Network
Rail routes.
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Following the introduction of ERTMS in 2019, the requirements
for future growth and the ability of ERTMS to meet them will be
reviewed. Route information overview
Information Current + 10 Years + 30 Years Notes
Line of route description
LN105: Moorgate to Finsbury Park Junction
Section start Moorgate Station
Section end Finsbury Park Junction
Route availability (RA)
9 9 9
Gauge W6 W6 W6
Signals Track Circuit Block (TCB)
European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS)
ERTMS ERTMS is due to be installed on this branch in 2019.
Speed Predominantly 30mph Predominantly 30mph Predominantly
30mph
Electrification DC 3rd rail from Moorgate to Drayton Park; AC
OHL from Drayton Park to Finsbury Park Junction
DC 3rd rail from Moorgate to Drayton Park; AC OHL from Drayton
Park to Finsbury Park Junction
DC 3rd rail from Moorgate to Drayton Park; AC OHL from Drayton
Park to Finsbury Park Junction
Passenger train service level Current + 10 Years + 30 Years
Notes
Journey and typical journey time
Moorgate to Finsbury Park (11 minutes Down; 13 minutes Up)
Moorgate to Finsbury Park (11 minutes Down; 13 minutes Up)
Moorgate to Finsbury Park (11 minutes Down; 13 minutes Up)
Number of trains per hour
Monday to Friday
3 tph (4 peak) Moorgate to Welwyn Garden City 2 tph (7 peak)
Moorgate to Hertford North line 1 tph (2 peak) Moorgate to
Stevenage/Letchworth
Monday to Friday
2 tph Moorgate to Welwyn Garden City 4 tph (8 peak) Moorgate to
Hertford North line 2 tph Moorgate to Stevenage/Letchworth via
Hertford North
Monday to Friday
2 tph Moorgate to Welwyn Garden City 4 tph (8 peak) Moorgate to
Hertford North line 2 tph) Moorgate to Stevenage/Letchworth via
Hertford North
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Freight trains (trains per day*) Current + 10 Years + 30 Years
Notes
Number of trains per day*
0 As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan
As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan
Approximately 5 trains per annum use the section between Drayton
Park and Finsbury Park
*Trains in a single direction on an average weekday over the
busiest part of the route
Level crossings on route Description of level crossing type
Current number of level crossings
+ 10 Years number of level crossings
+ 30 Years number of level crossings
Notes
Supervised:
Automatic:
User:
0
0
0
As determined by Level Crossing policy
As determined by Level Crossing policy
There are no level crossings on this SRS
Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014)
Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014) Project Project
description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
Northern City Line Fire Alarm Renewal
Renewal of fire alarm system
MEB1 2012 Renewal of fire alarm system
In development
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Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019)
Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019) Project Project description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
ECML Inner Suburban Capacity
Reinstatement of Moorgate Branch signals, upgrading DC traction
power supply, some resignalling of the Hertford Loop, &
improved turnback facilities and crossovers at Gordon Hill and
Stevenage
MEB1, ECM1, HDB
CP5 Provision of extra peak capacity/improved performance on the
Welwyn Garden City and Hertford North to Moorgate services
Additional signalling will only be re-instated on the branch if
this is a cost-effective measure for the interim period until the
installation of ERTMS.
In development
In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table
includes third party schemes, renewals and potential NRDF schemes
where applicable.
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SRS G.03 - Hertford Loop
Route specification description
The Hertford Loop extends for 23.1 miles from Wood Green North
Junction to Langley Junctions (near Stevenage), thereby forming a
loop off the southern section of the East Coast Main Line (SRS
G.01), to which it is joined at both ends. It is double track and
electrified (with 25kV OHL) along its whole length, and serves 11
stations, of which the most significant (in terms of passenger
numbers) are Palmers Green, Winchmore Hill, Hertford North, Enfield
Chase and Gordon Hill. It is served by frequent inner suburban
services, which run to Kings Cross in the early morning, late
evening, and at weekends, and to Moorgate for most of the day
Monday to Friday. The northerly limits of Hertford loop services
are generally Gordon Hill, Hertford North or Letchworth at which
suitable turnback facilities exist. Gordon Hill and Hertford North
stations each have three platforms, both being equipped with a
south-facing turnback platform in addition to the up and down
through platforms. The other nine stations (Bowes Park, Palmers
Green, Winchmore Hill, Grange Park, Enfield Chase, Crews Hill,
Cuffley, Bayford and Watton-at-Stone) are all served by two through
platforms. There are electrified carriage sidings at Hertford
North.
The line operates through a largely built up area as far as
Gordon Hill with a more rural environment further north in which
the largest community is at Hertford. It passes for some distance
through a Conservation area immediately north of Hertford North
station.
In addition to providing a key suburban link for parts of north
London and Hertfordshire, the Hertford loop also has an important
role as a diversionary route for services normally routed via
Welwyn Garden City at times when the ECML is unavailable due to
planned maintenance work or incident. It is also the main route
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for through freight trains between Wood Green and Langley
Junction. As such, it forms a critical element of the total rail
operation in the London Stevenage corridor.
Following the introduction of ERTMS in 2019, the requirements
for future growth and the ability of ERTMS to meet them will be
reviewed.
Route information overview
Information Current + 10 Years + 30 Years Notes
Line of route description
LN120: Wood Green Junction to Langley Junction
Section start Wood Green Junction
Section end Langley Junction
Route availability (RA)
9 9 9
Gauge W9 W9/W10 W9/W10
Signals Track Circuit Block (TCB)
European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS)
ERTMS ERTMS is due to be installed on this line in 2019.
Speed Predominantly 75 mph Predominantly 75 mph Raise linespeed
to highest possible in line with infrastructure characteristics and
capability of rolling stock
Electrification 25kV AC OHL 25kV AC OHL 25kV AC OHL
Passenger train service level Current + 10 Years + 30 Years
Notes
Journey and typical journey time
Bowes Park to Stevenage
39 minutes
Bowes Park to Stevenage
39 minutes
Bowes Park to Stevenage
39 minutes
Number of trains per hour
Monday to Friday
2 tph (7 peak) Moorgate to Hertford North 1 tph (2 peak)
Moorgate to Stevenage/Letchworth
Weekends
1 tph Kings Cross to Hertford North 1 tph Kings Cross to
Stevenage
Monday to Friday
4 tph (8 peak) Moorgate to Gordon Hill/Hertford North 2 tph
Moorgate to Stevenage/Letchworth
Weekends
1 tph Kings Cross to Hertford North 1 tph Kings Cross to
Stevenage
Monday to Friday
4 tph (8 peak) Moorgate to Gordon Hill/Hertford North 2 tph
Moorgate to Stevenage/Letchworth
Weekends
1 tph Kings Cross to Hertford North 1 tph Kings Cross to
Stevenage
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Freight trains (trains per day*) Current + 10 Years + 30 Years
Notes
Number of trains per day*
3 As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan
As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan
Busiest section is between Hertford North and Stevenage
*Trains in a single direction on an average weekday over the
busiest part of the route
Level crossings on route Description of level crossing type
Current number of level crossings
+ 10 Years number of level crossings
+ 30 Years number of level crossings
Notes
Supervised:
Automatic:
User:
0
0
1
As determined by Level Crossing policy
As determined by Level Crossing policy
Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014)
Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014) Project Project
description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
Hertford North ATO Test Facility
Facility to test automatic train operation for Thameslink and
Crossrail programmes
HDB 2012 Ability to provide safe automatic train operation for
major enhancement programmes
In development
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Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019)
Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019) Project Project
description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
ECML Inner Suburban Capacity (Stevenage & Gordon Hill)
Upgrading AC traction power supply, some resignalling of the
Hertford Loop, & improved turnback facilities at Stevenage
& Gordon Hill
HDB, ECM1
2019 Provision of extra diversionary and turnback peak
capability on the Hertford North to Moorgate services
In development
IEP development/ enabling works
Infrastructure works to accommodate operation of IEP rolling
stock
HDB 2019 Ability to accommodate IEP services
In development
In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table
includes third party schemes, renewals and potential NRDF schemes
where applicable.
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SRS G.04 - Hitchin - Cambridge
Route specification description
The Hitchin to Cambridge Line extends for 23 miles from Hitchin
Cambridge Junction (where it links to the East Coast Main Line
north of Hitchin) to Shepreth Branch Junction (where it meets the
West Anglia Main Line south of Cambridge). It is double track and
electrified (with 25kV OHL) along its whole length. It provides a
valuable link between Cambridge and London, accommodating as it
does the generally half-hourly Cambridge London fast service, one
of which each hour starts from Kings Lynn.
There are seven stations, namely (in descending order of
passenger numbers) Letchworth Garden City, Royston, Baldock,
Meldreth, Ashwell & Morden, Shepreth and Foxton. All have
stations have two through platforms, and are served by First
Capital Connect (FCC) outer suburban services running between Kings
Cross and Cambridge. The platforms at Royston have recently been
extended to 12-car length to accommodate the longer trains
necessitated by growing demand; both tracks through the platforms
at Royston are signalled for reversible working, giving additional
flexibility. In the early mornings and evenings, Letchworth and
Royston are often served by FCCs longer-distance outer suburban
services between Kings Cross and Kings Lynn. Letchworth is also
served by FCC inner suburban services to London via Hertford North,
which terminate at Kings Cross in the early mornings, late
evenings, and at weekends, and at Moorgate for most of the day
Monday to Friday. The main station building at Letchworth is listed
and is situated within a Conservation Area.
There is a light maintenance depot for EMU stock east of
Letchworth station, and aggregates facility near Foxton reached via
the Barrington Light Railway which has a connection facing towards
Cambridge.
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Route information overview Information Current + 10 Years + 30
Years Notes
Line of route description
LN125: Hitchin Cambridge Junction to Shepreth Branch
Junction
Section start Hitchin Cambridge Junction
Section end Shepreth Branch Junction
Route availability (RA)
9 9 9
Gauge W8 W8 W8
Signals Track Circuit Block (TCB)
Track Circuit Block (TCB)
Track Circuit Block (TCB)
Speed Predominantly 90 mph Predominantly 90 mph Raise linespeed
to highest possible in line with infrastructure characteristics and
capability of rolling stock
Electrification 25kV AC OHL 25kV AC OHL 25kV AC OHL
Passenger train service level Current + 10 Years + 30 Years
Notes
Journey and typical journey time
Hitchin to Cambridge
40 minutes
Hitchin to Cambridge
40 minutes
Introduction of IEP coupled with implementation of
infrastructure interventions can be expected to provide some
improvement
Number of trains per hour
4 tph (7 peak) Kings Cross to Royston/Cambridge/Kings Lynn
1 tph (2 peak) Moorgate to Letchworth (weekdays)
4 tph Kings Cross to Royston/Cambridge/Kings Lynn
2 tph Thameslink Core to Cambridge
2 tph Moorgate to Letchworth (weekdays)
4 tph Kings Cross to Royston/Cambridge/Kings Lynn
2 tph Thameslink Core to Cambridge
2 tph Moorgate to Letchworth (weekdays)
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Freight trains (trains per day*) Current + 10 Years + 30 Years
Notes
Number of trains per day*
3 As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan
As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan
Busiest section is Hitchin to Letchworth
*Trains in a single direction on an average weekday over the
busiest part of the route
Level crossings on route Description of level crossing type
Current number of level crossings
+ 10 Years number of level crossings
+ 30 Years number of level crossings
Notes
Supervised:
Automatic:
User:
0
1
7
As determined by Level Crossing policy
As determined by Level Crossing policy
Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014)
Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014) Project Project
description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
FCC platform lengthening
Platform lengthening at Letchworth
SBR 2012 Increased capacity through train lengthening to
12-car
Under construction
Hitchin Interlocking renewal/resignalling
Renewal of interlocking
ECM1, SBR
2012 Maintain capability Under construction
Hitchin grade separation
Revised layout at Hitchin Cambridge Junction taking the Down
Cambridge line trains over the ECML
ECM1, SBR
2013 Increased capacity and improved journey times, safety and
performance
In development
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Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019)
Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019) Project Project
description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
Foxton Resignalling
Signalling interlocking renewal
SBR 2016 Signalling interlocking renewal
In development
Harston AHBC Renewal
Renewal of AHB level crossing
SBR 2018 Renewal of AHB level crossing
In development
Hauxton AHBC Renewal
Renewal of AHB level crossing
SBR 2018 Renewal of AHB level crossing
In development
Shepreth AHBC Renewal
Renewal of AHB level crossing
SBR 2018 Renewal of AHB level crossing
In development
Litlington AHBC Renewal
Renewal of AHB level crossing
SBR 2019 Renewal of AHB level crossing
In development
IEP development/ enabling works
Infrastructure works to accommodate operation of IEP rolling
stock
SBR 2019 Ability to accommodate IEP services
In development
In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table
includes third party schemes, renewals and potential NRDF schemes
where applicable.
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SRS G.05 - Peterborough - Doncaster
Route specification description This SRS forms one of the
central sections of the East Coast Main Line, and runs for 79 miles
from Peterborough to Doncaster. It comprises five tracks from
Peterborough to Helpston Junction, four tracks from Helpston
Junction to Stoke Tunnel, and predominantly two tracks from
Grantham to the southern approaches to Doncaster. It is electrified
(with 25kV OHL) along its whole length. It intersects with the
GN/GE Joint Line (from Peterborough to Doncaster via Lincoln) at
Werrington Junction, the Peterborough to Leicester line at Helpston
Junction, the Nottingham to Skegness line at Grantham, the
Nottingham to Lincoln line at Newark, the Sheffield to Lincoln line
at Retford, and numerous freight and passenger lines near
Doncaster. The only passenger services which use the route along
its entire length are long distance high speed (LDHS) trains from
London Kings Cross to Yorkshire, the North East, and Scotland,
operated by East Coast, Hull Trains and Grand Central. However,
CrossCountrys Birmingham to Cambridge/Stansted services use the
route between Peterborough and Helpston Junction, East Midlands
Trains Liverpool to Norwich service runs between Peterborough and
Grantham, and East Midlands Trains local services (from
Peterborough to Spalding/Lincoln) use the route as far as
Werrington Junction. There are five stations on this section,
namely (in descending order of passenger numbers) Peterborough,
Doncaster, Grantham, Newark North Gate and Retford. Peterborough
currently has five platforms, but work is being undertaken to
increase this to seven. As well as marking the northernmost limit
of First Capital Connects outer suburban services, and providing a
stop for many of East Coasts LDHS trains, Peterborough also
accommodates two regular east-west services (namely CrossCountrys
Birmingham to Cambridge/Stansted services, and East Midlands Trains
Liverpool to Norwich service) and less frequent local trains to
Lincolnshire via Spalding and to Ipswich via Bury St Edmunds.
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Doncaster has four through platforms, two north-facing bay
platforms on the down side and two south-facing bay platforms, one
each on the up and down sides. As well as the LDHS services
operated by East Coast, Grand Central and Hull Trains, it
accommodates First TransPennine Express services between Manchester
Airport and Cleethorpes, and numerous local services run by
Northern Rail. Grantham has three through platforms and one
north-facing bay platform. It accommodates LDHS services operated
by East Coast and Hull Trains, plus East Midlands Trains Liverpool
to Norwich and Nottingham to Skegness services. Newark North Gate
has three through platforms. It serves East Coast LDHS trains, plus
East Midlands Trains Nottingham to Lincoln and Newark to Grimsby
Town services. Retford has two through platforms on the East Coast
Main Line, and two through platforms on the Sheffield to Lincoln
line. It is served by East Coast and Hull Trains LDHS services from
Kings Cross, plus Northern Rails Sheffield to Lincoln local
services. There are numerous operational, maintenance and freight
facilities along the route, of which the most significant include
five sets of sidings accessed from the north side of Peterborough
station (Crescent, Crescent Wharf, Westwood, Spital and New
England), Peterborough North Depot, Peterborough Electrification
Depot, a concrete plant at Tallington, a small number of freight
sidings at Grantham and Newark, and a large complex of freight
facilities at Doncaster Railport (including Doncaster Royal Mail
Terminal, several sets of sidings, and DB Schenkers maintenance
depot). Following the introduction of ERTMS in 2019, the
requirements for future growth and the ability of ERTMS to meet
them will be reviewed. Route information overview
Information Current + 10 Years + 30 Years Notes
Line of route description
LN101: Peterborough to Doncaster
Section start Peterborough Station
Section end Doncaster Station
Route availability (RA)
9 9 9
Gauge W9 W9/W10 W9/W10
Signals Track Circuit Block (TCB)
European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS)
ERTMS ERTMS is due to be installed on this line by 2019.
Speed Fast lines: Predominantly 125 mph
Slow lines (to Stoke Tunnel): Predominantly 80 mph
Fast lines: Predominantly 125 mph
Slow lines (to Stoke Tunnel): Predominantly 80 mph
Raise linespeed to highest possible in line with infrastructure
characteristics and capability of rolling stock
Electrification 25kV AC OHL 25kV AC OHL 25kV AC OHL
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Passenger train service level Current + 10 Years + 30 Years
Notes
Journey and typical journey time
Peterborough to Doncaster
53 minutes
Peterborough to Doncaster
53 minutes
Introduction of IEP coupled with implementation of
infrastructure interventions can be expected to provide some
improvement
Number of trains per hour
LDHS 2 tph (3 peak) Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 1 tph
Kings Cross to Newark/York 2 tph (3 peak) Kings Cross to Leeds 1
tph Kings Cross to Hull or Sunderland or Bradford Interchange Other
1 tph Norwich to Liverpool 1 tph Peterborough to
Spalding/Lincoln
LDHS 3 tph Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 2 tph (3 peak)
Kings Cross to Leeds 1 tph Kings Cross to Hull or Sunderland or
Bradford Interchange 2 tph Kings Cross to Yorkshire (exact
destination t.b.c.) Other 1 tph Norwich to Liverpool 1 tph
Peterborough to Spalding/Lincoln
LDHS 3 tph Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 3 tph Kings Cross
to Leeds 1 tph Kings Cross to Hull or Sunderland or Bradford
Interchange 2 tph Kings Cross to Yorkshire (exact destination
t.b.c.) Other 1 tph Norwich to Liverpool 1 tph Peterborough to
Spalding/Lincoln
Freight trains (trains per day*) Current + 10 Years + 30 Years
Notes
Number of trains per day*
21 As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan
As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan
Busiest section is Peterborough to Werrington Junction
*Trains in a single direction on an average weekday over the
busiest part of the route
Level crossings on route Description of level crossing type
Current number of level crossings
+ 10 Years number of level crossings
+ 30 Years number of level crossings
Notes
Supervised:
Automatic:
User:
26
3
20
As determined by Level Crossing policy
As determined by Level Crossing policy
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Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014)
Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014) Project Project
description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
ECML Overhead Line Performance Improvement
Various improvements to OHL along line of route
ECM1 2013 Better performance and engineering access
Under construction
Capacity relief Peterborough to Doncaster
Enhancement of the GN/GE Joint Line via Spalding and Lincoln
WEB, SPD1/2/3/4, ECM1
2014 Increased capacity and improved performance, plus 7 Day
Railway opportunities
Impacts this SRS at Werrington Junction
In development
Peterborough station additional island platform
New platform on the western side of the station
ECM1 2013 Increased capacity and improved performance
In development
Doncaster to Water Orton (W10 Route Clearances)
Gauge clearance on the ECML and connecting routes
ECM1 2014 To accommodate the carriage of deep sea container
traffic on the ECML and connecting routes
Under construction
ECML South (W10 Route Clearances)
Gauge clearance on the ECML and connecting routes
ECM1 2014 To accommodate the carriage of deep sea container
traffic on the ECML and connecting routes
In development
GN/GE (Pyewipe Junction to Doncaster) gauge clearance
Increase gauge at northern end of GN/GE line to W10 (as per
previous 3rd party project)
BHP, SPD3/4
2014 Improved freight capacity; new diversionary route
In development
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Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014) Project Project
description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
Peterborough Platform 3U
Additional platform on Up Fast line (for LDHS services)
ECM1 2014 Reduction of the time penalty for a Peterborough stop
in Up Fast services
In development
Osterfen MCB(CCTV) Renewal
Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
ECM1 2014 Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
In development
Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019)
Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019) Project Project description ELR Imple-
ment-ation date
Output change Notes Status
Rossington MCB(CCTV) Renewal
Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
ECM1 2015 Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
In development
GN/GE Southern Access (Werrington Junction)
Alterations to platform/junction layout and/or possible
construction of avoiding line
ECM1, WEB
2018 Increased capacity for both passenger and freight services
through Peterborough, and reduced journey times for passenger
services stopping at Peterborough
In development
Doncaster Capacity Schemes
Collection of minor improvements to infrastructure in the
Doncaster area
ECM1, SPD4, BKS, PED5, DOL1, DOW
2018 Increased capacity for services through Doncaster
In development
Peterborough to GN/GE Southern Access
Provision of independent access to GN/GE Joint Line for trains
from Ely-March-Peterborough line
EMP, ECM1, WEB
2018 Maximisation of capacity In development
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Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019) Project Project description ELR Imple-
ment-ation date
Output change Notes Status
Newark Flyover Replacement of Newark Flat Crossing with a bridge
carrying the Nottingham & Lincoln line over the ECML
ECM1, NOB1, NSE
2018 Improved performance, reduced journey times and reduced
fuel consumption on the ECML; improved performance and increased
capacity on the Nottingham & Lincoln line
In development
Lolham MCB(CCTV) Renewal
Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
ECM1 2019 Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
In development
Church Lane MCB(CCTV) Renewal
Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
ECM1 2019 Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
In development
IEP development/ enabling works
Infrastructure works to accommodate operation of IEP rolling
stock
ECM1 2019 Ability to accommodate IEP services
In development
In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table
includes third party schemes, renewals and potential NRDF schemes
where applicable.
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SRS G.06 - Doncaster - Holbeck West Junction
Route specification description This section is effectively a
branch of the East Coast Main Line, and runs for 29 miles from
Doncaster to just west of Leeds. It is two track and electrified
(with 25kV OHL) along its whole length, with the addition of loops
at Hemsworth and through Wakefield Westgate station. It intersects
with numerous passenger and freight routes at both the Doncaster
and Leeds ends, with the Skellow freight line at Carcroft and
Adwick Junctions, with the Swinton to Pontefract line at South
Kirkby Junction, with Crofton freight branch at Hare Park Junction,
and with the Wakefield Kirkgate to Mirfield line at Westgate South
Junction. It is used by long distance high speed (LDHS) East Coast
services from Kings Cross to Leeds, by CrossCountrys Edinburgh to
Plymouth services, and by Northern Rail local services connecting
Sheffield, Doncaster and Leeds. There are eight stations on the
route, namely (in descending order of passenger numbers) Doncaster,
Wakefield Westgate, South Elmsall, Outwood, Adwick, Fitzwilliam,
Sandal & Agbrigg and Bentley. Doncaster has four through
platforms, two north-facing bay platforms, and two south-facing bay
platforms. As well as LDHS services operated by East Coast, Grand
Central and Hull Trains, it accommodates TransPennine services
between Manchester Airport and Cleethorpes, and numerous local
services run by Northern Rail. All of the remaining stations have
two through platforms, although those at Wakefield Westgate are
long enough to accommodate East Coast and CrossCountry LDHS
services all of which stop there whereas the other stations only
serve Northern Rail local trains and are of appropriate length for
such use. Sidings at Wakefield Westgate are available for passenger
and freight purposes but see only occasional use and apart from the
passenger stations and loops are the only notable facility along
the route.
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Route information overview
Information Current + 10 Years + 30 Years Notes
Line of route description
LN836: Doncaster to Holbeck West Junction
Section start Doncaster Station
Section end Holbeck West Junction
Route availability (RA)
9 9 9
Gauge W9 W9/W10 from Doncaster to Hare Park Junction, W9
thereafter
W9/W10 from Doncaster to Hare Park Junction, W9 thereafter
Signals Track Circuit Block (TCB)
Track Circuit Block (TCB)
European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS)
Speed Predominantly 100mph south of Sandal & Agbrigg, 75mph
thereafter
Predominantly 100mph south of Sandal & Agbrigg, 75mph
thereafter
Raise linespeed to highest possible in line with infrastructure
characteristics and capability of rolling stock
Electrification 25kV AC OHL 25kV AC OHL 25kV AC OHL
Passenger train service level Current + 10 Years + 30 Years
Notes
Journey and typical journey time
Doncaster to Leeds LDHS: 38 minutes Local: 48 minutes
Doncaster to Leeds LDHS: 38 minutes Local: 48 minutes
Introduction of IEP coupled with implementation of
infrastructure interventions can be expected to provide some
improvement
Number of trains per hour
LDHS 2 tph (3 peak) Kings Cross to Leeds 1tph Plymouth to
Edinburgh Local 1 tph (2 peak) Doncaster to Leeds 1 tph Sheffield
to Leeds 1 tph Sheffield to Adwick
LDHS 2 tph (3+ peak) Kings Cross to Leeds 1tph Plymouth to
Edinburgh Local 1 tph (2 peak) Doncaster to Leeds 1 tph Sheffield
to Leeds 1 tph Sheffield to Adwick
LDHS 2+ tph (3+ peak) Kings Cross to Leeds 1tph Plymouth to
Edinburgh Local 2 tph Doncaster to Leeds 1 tph Sheffield to Leeds 1
tph Sheffield to Adwick
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Freight trains (trains per day*) Current + 10 Years + 30 Years
Notes
Number of trains per day*
19 As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan
As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan
Busiest section is from South Kirkby Junction to Hare Park
Junction
*Trains in a single direction on an average weekday over the
busiest part of the route
Level crossings on route Description of level crossing type
Current number of level crossings
+ 10 Years number of level crossings
+ 30 Years number of level crossings
Notes
Supervised:
Automatic:
User:
2
0
5
As determined by Level Crossing policy
As determined by Level Crossing policy
Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014)
Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014) Project Project description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
Ardsley Feeder Station Reinforcement
Installation of additional traction power supply transformer in
vicinity of existing Ardsley feeder station with UTX and new
equipment both north and south of line
DOL2 2014 Additional traction power supply
In development
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Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019)
Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019) Project Project
description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
Doncaster to Leeds platform extensions
Platform extensions at South Elmsall, Fitzwiliam, Sandal &
Outwood
DOL1/2 2014-19 Increased capacity through train lengthening
In development
Bentley MCB(CCTV) Renewal
Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
DOL1 2015 Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
In development
Wakefield Westgate Recontrol
Signalling recontrol DOL1/2 2016 Signalling recontrol In
development
Dock Hills MCB(CCTV) Renewal
Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
DOL1 2016 Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
In development
Skellow Resignalling
Signalling interlocking renewal
DOL1 2017 Signalling interlocking renewal
In development
South Kirkby - Wakefield Westgate enhancements
Improve capacity and performance between South Kirkby Junction
and Hare Park Junction
DOL1/2 2018 Improved capacity and performance
In development
Doncaster Capacity Schemes
Collection of minor improvements to infrastructure in the
Doncaster area
ECM1, SPD4, BKS, PED5, DOL1, DOW
2018 Increased capacity for services through Doncaster
In development
IEP development/ enabling works
Infrastructure works to accommodate operation of IEP rolling
stock
DOL1/2 2019 Ability to accommodate IEP services
In development
In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table
includes third party schemes, renewals and potential NRDF schemes
where applicable.
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SRS G.07 - Doncaster - Colton Junction
Route specification description This section comprises part of
the East Coast Main Line, and runs for 27 miles from Doncaster to
Colton Junction (which is 5 miles south of York). It is two track
and electrified (with 25kV OHL) along its whole length. It
intersects with numerous passenger and freight lines at Doncaster,
with the Askern Branch at Shaftholme Junction, with the Skellow
freight line at Joan Croft Junction, with a branch to Selby at
Templehirst Junction, with the Hull to Leeds line at Hambleton
Junctions, and with the York to Leeds line at Colton Junction.
Passenger trains frequently using this route are CrossCountrys
Reading to Newcastle services, and trains from Kings Cross to
Yorkshire, the North East, and Scotland, operated by East Coast,
Grand Central and Hull Trains. (The Hull Trains services leave the
route at Templehirst Junction en route to Selby and Hull.) A small
number of Northern Rail services use parts of the route to travel
from Selby to either Doncaster or York. Apart from Doncaster (which
has four through platforms, two north-facing bay platforms, and two
south-facing bay platforms) there are no stations on this section.
There is a freight private siding at Heck which sees regular
traffic. A down passenger loop is provided at Arksey, a short
distance north of Doncaster.
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Route information overview
Information Current + 10 Years + 30 Years Notes
Line of route description
LN101: Doncaster to Shaftholme Junction
LN600: Shaftholme Junction to Colton Junction
Section start Doncaster Station
Section end Colton Junction
Route availability (RA)
9 (Doncaster to Templehirst Junction); 10 (Templehirst Junction
to Colton Junction)
9 (Doncaster to Templehirst Junction); 10 (Templehirst Junction
to Colton Junction)
9 (Doncaster to Templehirst Junction); 10 (Templehirst Junction
to Colton Junction)
Gauge W9 W9/W10 W9/W10
Signals Track Circuit Block (TCB)
TCB European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS)
Speed Predominantly 125 mph
Predominantly 125 mph
Raise linespeed to highest possible in line with infrastructure
characteristics and capability of rolling stock
Electrification 25kV AC OHL 25kV AC OHL 25kV AC OHL
Passenger train service level Current + 10 Years + 30 Years
Notes
Journey and typical journey time
Doncaster to York
24 minutes
Doncaster to York
24 minutes
Introduction of IEP coupled with implementation of
infrastructure interventions can be expected to provide some
improvement
Number of trains per hour
LDHS 2 tph (3 peak) Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 1 tph
Kings Cross to York/Sunderland 1 tph Reading to Newcastle 8 tpd
Kings Cross to Hull
LDHS 3 tph Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 1+ tph Kings Cross
to York/Sunderland 1 tph Kings Cross to Yorkshire (details tbc) 1
tph Reading to Newcastle 8+ tpd Kings Cross to Hull
LDHS 3 tph Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 1+ tph Kings Cross
to York/Sunderland 1 or 2 tph Kings Cross to new destinations
(details tbc) 1tph Reading to Newcastle 8+ tpd Kings Cross to
Hull
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Freight trains (trains per day*) Current + 10 Years + 30 Years
Notes
Number of trains per day*
28 As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan
As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan
Busiest section is Doncaster to Shaftholme Junction
*Trains in a single direction on an average weekday over the
busiest part of the route
Level crossings on route Description of level crossing type
Current number of level crossings
+ 10 Years number of level crossings
+ 30 Years number of level crossings
Notes
Supervised:
Automatic:
User:
11
0
13
As determined by Level Crossing policy
As determined by Level Crossing policy
Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014)
Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014) Project Project
description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
Daw Lane MCB(CCTV) Renewal
Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
ECM1 2012 Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
In development
North Doncaster Chord (Shaftholme Junction & Joan Croft
Junction re-modelling)
Provision of flyover connecting Askern and Applehurst Junction
lines
ECM1/2, KWS, CJS
2014 Increased capacity, improved performance, and reduced coal
train journey time
In development
Templehirst Junction S&C Renewal
S&C renewal ECM2/3, TCW1
2014 S&C renewal In development
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Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019)
Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019) Project Project
description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
Moat Hills MCB(CCTV) Renewal
Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
ECM1 2016 Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
In development
Arksey MCB(CCTV) Renewal
Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
ECM1 2016 Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
In development
Doncaster Capacity Schemes
Collection of minor improvements to infrastructure in the
Doncaster area
ECM1, SPD4, BKS, PED5, DOL1, DOW
2018 Increased capacity for services through Doncaster
In development
IEP development/ enabling works
Infrastructure works to accommodate operation of IEP rolling
stock
ECM1/2/3 2019 Ability to accommodate IEP services
In development
In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table
includes third party schemes, renewals and potential NRDF schemes
where applicable.
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SRS G.08 - Colton Junction - Northallerton
Route specification description This section comprises part of
the East Coast Main Line, and runs for 35 miles from Colton
Junction (which is 5 miles south of York) to Northallerton. It is
four track along almost its whole length, and is electrified with
25kV OHL. It intersects with the Harrogate to York and York to
Scarborough lines near York, and the Northallerton to Eaglescliffe
line at Northallerton. The portion between Colton Junction and York
is used by numerous CrossCountry, East Coast, First TransPennine
Express, Grand Central and Northern Rail services. Meanwhile, the
section north of York is used by East Coast services from Kings
Cross to Newcastle and Scotland, Grand Central trains from Kings
Cross to Hartlepool and Sunderland, CrossCountry services from
Reading to Newcastle and Plymouth to Edinburgh, and First
TransPennine Express services from Manchester Airport to
Middlesbrough or Newcastle. There are three stations on the route,
namely (in descending order of passenger numbers) York,
Northallerton and Thirsk. York has 11 platforms in total,
comprising six through platforms, three south-facing bay platforms,
and two north-facing bay platforms. All services using this SRS
stop at York (except East Coasts one Flying Scotsman service on
weekday mornings). The main station buildings at York are listed
and much of the station is within a Conservation Area.
Northallerton and Thirsk each have two through platforms. Both
stations are served by Grand Central and First TransPennine
services, whilst Northallerton is also served by East Coast trains.
There are several operational, engineering and freight facilities
on this SRS. Holgate Reception Sidings are located mile south of
York station, whilst the York Teardrop site (between the ECML and
the York Main Goods Lines) accommodates a DB Schenker depot, Leeman
Road Engineers Yard, York South Sidings,
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and facilities belonging to the National Railway Museum. There
is also a light maintenance depot north of York station servicing
First TransPennine Express Class 185 units. Klondyke Yard and York
North Sidings are located to the west of the Teardrop and there are
also small sidings at Tollerton and Thirsk, all of which see only
limited use. Route information overview
Information Current + 10 Years + 30 Years Notes
Line of route description
LN600: Colton Junction to Northallerton
LN724: Holgate Junction to Skelton Junction (Goods Avoiding
Line)
Section start Colton Junction
Section end Northallerton Station
Route availability (RA)
9 9 9
Gauge W9 W9/W10 W9/W10
Signals Track Circuit Block (TCB)
Track Circuit Block (TCB)
European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS)
Speed Fast lines: 125 mph
Slow lines: Predominantly 70 mph south of Thirsk, 90 mph
thereafter
Fast lines: 125 mph
Slow lines: Predominantly 70 mph south of Thirsk, 90 mph
thereafter
Raise linespeed to highest possible in line with infrastructure
characteristics and capability of rolling stock
Electrification 25kV AC OHL 25kV AC OHL 25kV AC OHL
Passenger train service level Current + 10 Years + 30 Years
Notes
Journey and typical journey time
York to Northallerton
24 minutes
York to Northallerton
24 minutes
Introduction of IEP coupled with implementation of
infrastructure interventions can be expected to provide some
improvement
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Passenger train service level Current + 10 Years + 30 Years
Notes
Number of trains per hour
LDHS 2 tph (3 peak) Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 1 tph
Kings Cross to York/Sunderland 1 tph Plymouth to Edinburgh 1 tph
Reading to Newcastle Other 1 tph Liverpool to Scarborough 1 tph
Blackpool to York 1 tph Hull/Selby to York 1 tph (2 peak) York to
Harrogate/Leeds 1 tph Manchester Airport to Newcastle 1 tph
Manchester Airport to Middlesbrough
LDHS 3 tph Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 4 tpd Kings Cross
to Sunderland 1 tph Plymouth to Edinburgh 1 tph Reading to
Newcastle Other 1 tph Liverpool to Scarborough 1 tph Blackpool to
York 1 tph Hull/Selby to York 1 tph (2 peak) York to
Harrogate/Leeds 1 tph Manchester Airport to Newcastle 1 tph
Manchester Airport to Middlesbrough
LDHS 3 tph Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 4 tpd Kings Cross
to Sunderland 1 tph Plymouth to Edinburgh 1 tph Reading to
Newcastle Other 1 tph Liverpool to Scarborough 1 tph Blackpool to
York 1 tph Hull/Selby to York 1 tph (2 peak) York to
Harrogate/Leeds 1 tph Manchester Airport to Newcastle 1 tph
Manchester Airport to Middlesbrough
Freight trains (trains per day*) Current + 10 Years + 30 Years
Notes
Number of trains per day*
31 As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan
As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan
Busiest section is York to Northallerton
*Trains in a single direction on an average weekday over the
busiest part of the route
Level crossings on route Description of level crossing type
Current number of level crossings
+ 10 Years number of level crossings
+ 30 Years number of level crossings
Notes
Supervised:
Automatic:
User:
0
1
13
As determined by Level Crossing policy
As determined by Level Crossing policy
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Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014)
Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014) Project Project
description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
York Holgate Junction 4th line
New line from Holgate Junction to Platforms 1-11 at York
station, and improvement of restrictive signalling arrangements
ECM4 2011 Increased capacity and improved performance, plus 7
Day Railway opportunities
Under construction
Colton North Junction S&C Renewal
S&C renewal ECM4 2013 S&C renewal In development
ECML level crossing closure programme
Closure of level crossings that would become high risk with an
increase in train movements
ECM5 2014 Increased capacity and improved safety and
performance
Under construction
Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019)
Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019) Project Project
description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
IEP development/ enabling works
Infrastructure works to accommodate operation of IEP rolling
stock
ECM4/5 2019 Ability to accommodate IEP services
In development
In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table
includes third party schemes, renewals and potential NRDF schemes
where applicable.
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SRS G.09 - Northallerton - Newcastle
Route specification description This section comprises part of
the East Coast Main Line, and runs for 50 miles from Northallerton
to Newcastle. It is generally two track, but widens to four tracks
across the King Edward Bridge into Newcastle. It is electrified
with 25kV OHL along its whole length. It intersects with the
Northallerton to Eaglescliffe line at Northallerton, with the
Darlington to Eaglescliffe and Darlington to Bishop Auckland lines
at Darlington, with the Stillington Branch and Leamside line at
Ferryhill, and with the Newcastle to Carlisle line at Newcastle
King Edward Bridge South Junction). It carries East Coast services
from Kings Cross to Newcastle and Scotland, CrossCountrys Reading
to Newcastle and Plymouth to Edinburgh trains, TransPennines
Manchester Airport to Newcastle services, and some Northern Rail
trains running from Middlesbrough to Newcastle in the early
morning. There are five stations on the route, namely (in
descending order of passenger numbers) Newcastle, Darlington,
Durham, Northallerton, and Chester-le-Street. Newcastle has twelve
platforms in total, comprising seven through platforms, four
south-facing bay platforms, and one north-facing bay platform. As
well as the long-distance high-speed (LDHS) and TransPennine
services running along this SRS, Newcastle accommodates Northern
Rail local services running on the Newcastle to Carlisle line, the
Middlesbrough to Newcastle via the Durham Coast line, and on the
ECML to Morpeth and Chathill. It is a key city centre station and
apart from interchange between heavy rail services also provides an
important passenger interface with Tyne & Wear Metro and local
bus services. The station buildings at Newcastle and Durham are
listed and situated within a Conservation Area. Darlington
currently has four platforms, comprising two through platforms and
two south-facing bay platforms; this station also includes listed
buildings. As well as LDHS and TransPennine services, Darlington
accommodates Northern Rail local trains to Bishop Auckland and
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Saltburn via Middlesbrough. The station at Darlington is
effectively sited on a series of loop lines; up and down main lines
which pass outside the station area are available for non-stopping
trains. Durham, Northallerton and Chester-le-Street each have two
through platforms. There are several operational, engineering and
freight facilities on this SRS. There are some engineering sidings
north of Darlington, sidings operated by DB Schenker and Lafarge
Aggregates between Ferryhill South Junction and Tursdale Junction,
and six sets of sidings (one of which is electrified) between
Birtley Junction and Low Fell Junction. At Newcastle, a connection
from Forth Banks engineers siding runs to the south-facing bay
platforms and one of the through lines. There are a number of loops
available on this section in the form of a down passenger and up
goods loop at Darlington, an up goods loop and down and up slow
lines at Ferryhill, a down slow line and up loop line at Durham,
and up and down slow line at Tyne Yard. The facility exists to
enter Newcastle station from the south either via the normal route
over the King Edward Bridge or alternatively over the High Level
Bridge, and apart from providing a diversionary route when required
this provides a useful opportunity to turn a train round, including
electric stock, with minimum of disruption. Route information
overview
Information Current + 10 Years + 30 Years Notes
Line of route description
LN600: Northallerton to Newcastle
Section start Northallerton Station
Section end Newcastle Central Station
Route availability (RA)
9 9 9
Gauge W9 W9/W10 W9/W10
Signals Track Circuit Block (TCB)
TCB European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS)
Speed Predominantly 125mph south of Tursdale Junction; varies
from 75mph to 115mph thereafter
Predominantly 125mph south of Tursdale Junction; varies from
75mph to 115mph thereafter
Raise linespeed to highest possible in line with infrastructure
characteristics and capability of rolling stock
Electrification 25kV AC OHL 25kV AC OHL 25kV AC OHL
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Passenger train service level Current + 10 Years + 30 Years
Notes
Journey and typical journey time
Northallerton to Newcastle 49 minutes
Northallerton to Newcastle 49 minutes
Introduction of IEP coupled with implementation of
infrastructure interventions can be expected to provide some
improvement
Number of trains per hour
LDHS 2 tph (3 peak) Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 1 tph
Plymouth to Edinburgh 1 tph Reading to Newcastle Other 1 tph
Manchester Airport to Newcastle 3 tpd Saltburn/Middlesbrough to
Newcastle via Durham (northbound only)
LDHS 3 tph Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 1 tph Plymouth to
Edinburgh 1 tph Reading to Newcastle Other 1 tph Manchester Airport
to Newcastle 3 tpd Saltburn/Middlesbrough to Newcastle via Durham
(northbound only)
LDHS 3 tph Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 1 tph Plymouth to
Edinburgh 1 tph Reading to Newcastle Other 1 tph Manchester Airport
to Newcastle 3 tpd Saltburn/Middlesbrough to Newcastle via Durham
(northbound only)
Freight trains (trains per day*) Current + 10 Years + 30 Years
Notes
Number of trains per day*
12 As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan
As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan
Ferryhill South Junction to Low Fell Junction is busiest
section; the Leamside line may be reopened to accommodate this
traffic in the long term
*Trains in a single direction on an average weekday over the
busiest part of the route
Level crossings on route Description of level crossing type
Current number of level crossings
+ 10 Years number of level crossings
+ 30 Years number of level crossings
Notes
Supervised:
Automatic:
User:
1
0
5
As determined by Level Crossing policy
As determined by Level Crossing policy
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Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014)
Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014) Project Project
description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
Thompson Street East (Darlington) Bridge Reconstruction
Mitigation of weak public road overbridge
ECM5 2013 Maintenance of safety standards
In development
Chowdene (Gateshead) Bridge Reconstruction
Mitigation of weak public road overbridge
ECM5 2014 Maintenance of safety standards
In development
Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019)
Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019) Project Project
description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
Darlington Fast Line Platforms
Construction of new platforms on the ECML fast lines at
Darlington
ECM5 2018 Increased capacity and reduced journey times for
passenger services through Darlington
In development
Ferryhill Newcastle capacity (possible Leamside Line
Reinstatement)
Reinstatement of the route from Ferryhill Junction to Pelaw
Junction
FEP, ECM5, LEN3
2018 Provision of an alternative freight route between Ferryhill
and Newcastle, with the possibility of future passenger
services
In development
IEP development/ enabling works
Infrastructure works to accommodate operation of IEP rolling
stock
ECM5/6 2019 Ability to accommodate IEP services
In development
In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table
includes third party schemes, renewals and potential NRDF schemes
where applicable.
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SRS G.10 - Newcastle - Border
Route specification description This section of the East Coast
Main Line (ECML) extends for just under 70 miles from Newcastle to
the Scottish Border, three miles north of Berwick-upon-Tweed
station. It is a predominantly two track section electrified
throughout on the 25kV OHL system. There are up and down loops at
Chevington, Alnmouth, Belford and Berwick-upon-Tweed and at Morpeth
there is an up loop and a down slow line. The line intersects at
Bedlington North Junction with the Blyth & Tyne freight network
to Bedlington and again with the Blyth & Tyne at Morpeth
Junction and Morpeth North Junction. There are freight connections
to coal disposal points at Butterwell and at Widdrington, whilst at
Alnmouth, Tweedmouth and Berwick-upon-Tweed there are non-passenger
sidings used mainly for engineers on-track machines and National
Distribution Service traffic. Train services are predominantly
CrossCountry and East Coast long distance high speed services and
freight trains. There is also a broadly hourly Northern Rail local
service between Newcastle and Morpeth and a very limited peak hour
Northern Rail service between Newcastle and Chathill. There are
stations at Manors, Cramlington, Morpeth, Pegswood, Widdrington,
Acklington, Alnmouth, Chathill and Berwick-upon-Tweed. Only
Morpeth, Alnmouth and Berwick are of sufficient length to
accommodate LDHS trains, the remainder being served only by the
local stopping service. Most of the stations have two platforms for
up and down direction, except for Manors and Berwick-upon-Tweed
which are island platforms with two faces. The station building at
Berwick-upon-Tweed is listed and situated within a Conservation
Area.
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Route information overview
Information Current + 10 Years + 30 Years Notes
Line of route description
LN600: Newcastle to Border
Section start Newcastle Central Station
Section end Anglo-Scottish Border (ECM7, 69m 67ch)
Route availability (RA)
8 south of Heaton South Junction, 9 thereafter
8 south of Heaton South Junction, 9 thereafter
8 south of Heaton South Junction, 9 thereafter
Gauge W9 W9/W10 W9/W10
Signals Track Circuit Block (TCB)
TCB European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS)
Speed Varies from 110mph to 125mph
Varies from 110mph to 125mph
Raise linespeed to highest possible in line with infrastructure
characteristics and capability of rolling stock
Electrification 25kV AC OHL 25kV AC OHL 25kV AC OHL
Passenger train service level Current + 10 Years + 30 Years
Notes
Journey and typical journey time
Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweed
45 minutes
Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweed
45 minutes
Introduction of IEP coupled with implementation of
infrastructure interventions can be expected to provide some
improvement
Number of trains per hour
1-2 tph Kings Cross to Scotland
1 tph Plymouth to Edinburgh
1 tph (2 peak) Newcastle to Morpeth/Chathill
2 tph Kings Cross to Scotland
1 tph Plymouth to Edinburgh
1 tph (2 peak) Newcastle to Morpeth/Chathill
2 tph Kings Cross to Scotland
1 tph Plymouth to Edinburgh
1 tph (2 peak) Newcastle to Morpeth/Chathill
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Freight trains (trains per day*) Current + 10 Years + 30 Years
Notes
Number of trains per day*
7 As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan
As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan
Busiest section is Newcastle East Junction to Heaton South
Junction
*Trains in a single direction on an average weekday over the
busiest part of the route
Level crossings on route Description of level crossing type
Current number of level crossings
+ 10 Years number of level crossings
+ 30 Years number of level crossings
Notes
Supervised:
Automatic:
User:
28
2
22
As determined by Level Crossing policy
As determined by Level Crossing policy
Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014)
Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009
2014) Project Project description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
Newcastle Station Fire Alarm Renewal
Renewal of fire alarm system
ECM6/7 2012 Maintenance of safety standards
In development
Ouseburn Viaduct Strengthening
Strengthening of main span
ECM7 2012/13 Maintenance of safety standards
In development
Heaton Light Maintenance Depot
Relocation of the carriage washing machine, refurbishment of
crane, renewal of heating system and boilers, asbestos removal,
renewal of depot protection system
ECM7 2012-14 Refurbished depot In development
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Widdrington MCB(CCTV) Renewal
Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
ECM7 2013 Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing
In development
ECML Overhead Line Performance Improvement
Various improvements to OHL along line of route
ECM7 2013 Better performance and engineering access
Under construction
Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019)
Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 -
2019) Project Project description ELR Implem-
entation date
Output change Notes Status
IEP development/ enabling works
Infrastructure works to accommodate operation of IEP rolling
stock
ECM7 2019 Ability to accommodate IEP