The Informer
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I'm hearing an announcment is imminent, anyone else hear anything. Do we know if its going to be a full re-double or just a loop? I will be doing some digging myself but if anyone hears first then please post.
Not really, it doesn't require more to provide an enhanced service and it is constrained by road bridges anyway.
Money planner - if money was unlimited they would build new road bridges however I think the whole project is a complete waste of taxpayers money, when complete will the services actually be enhanced? Probably not unless the ATW francise is renewed!
Half a job then it would seem...
Just to touch on the myth of the Welshpool loop not being used. The occasional DN train does use it. I was down there last week, although not yet used to its full potential but it does get used!
With all due respect TDK, if the money is not spent now, it will under new rules be removed from ring fencing
In past threads, the ring-fencing was always stated to be protected, but as you say, the new rules have made a serious doubt about matters concerning time-constraints.
Money planner - if money was unlimited they would build new road bridges however I think the whole project is a complete waste of taxpayers money, when complete will the services actually be enhanced? Probably not unless the ATW francise is renewed!
I think a loop at the Saltney end would at least mean that trains don't have to be held on the main Chester - Holyhead line waiting for a late northbound from Wrexham.
Trains will still be waiting or slowed if any single line is left. Sods law states that trains will always meet on the single line however short. Also the speed won't then be upped from 60mph and even then thats only if you get a clear run.
Lets be honest the UK has no money. So if you are going to imagine there is to double track half the line you may as well dream up a bit more to do the whole job!
pleased to hear it,has I never got the impression it was used except for NR traffic now & then
Bob
Trains will still be waiting or slowed if any single line is left. Sods law states that trains will always meet on the single line however short. Also the speed won't then be upped from 60mph and even then thats only if you get a clear run.
Lets be honest the UK has no money. So if you are going to imagine there is to double track half the line you may as well dream up a bit more to do the whole job!
Trains will still be waiting or slowed if any single line is left. Sods law states that trains will always meet on the single line however short. Also the speed won't then be upped from 60mph and even then thats only if you get a clear run.