GarethJohn
Member
Minutes of line liaison committee from earlier this month not shedding much light.
http://shrewsburyaberystwythrailway.org/?page_id=672
4. Update on Cambrian Lines Enhancement of Services
4.1 The meeting received an update on progress with the improved rail
service due in May 2015. The Vice Chair confirmed all was on track
and that final details over timetabling was being considered. There
was to be a meeting with Network Rail over final details due soon.
4.2 The meeting also considered the station improvements needed along
the main line from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth.
The attached schedule sets out the aspirations of the meeting.
4.3 The following works are either under way or planned:
i) Improvements to access to platform 3 at Shrewsbury Station.
ii) Improvements to access including new lifts at Machynlleth Station.
Works to be completed by March 2015.
iii) Powys County Council have been asked by Network Rail to take
forward the extra car parking to the east of Welshpool Station.
They've drawn where it's going with Chalk so it maybe ready in 2024.