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The 2008 Railway Consultants report gave a BCR of 5:1. There’s no reason to think it will be less now. I can’t wait to see the figure the new consultants come to once they’ve had chance to factor in all the things the previous consultants took in to account

The campaign group has updated their twitter and Facebook accounts. Some interesting docs available and SOBC being completed later this year

Everyone knows the problem with paths which is why, in addition to the report generally, WSP were asked to look at what service could start asap and prior to those paths being available. They’ve identified one that will do for now - it’s an interesting one but definitely works. The economic...

It’s like a Kafka novel this isn’t it? Every time there’s progress people post notes of doom hinting at it never happening. What’s the matter with everyone? Don’t forget, a couple of years ago there were still people who didn’t think this line was still there! This project is happening and...

Hi, I don’t know, I’m just delighted millions of pounds worth of publicly funded infrastructure is going to get properly used again. I don’t think the initial service pattern includes Grenbank. I think they’re looking at via Northwich, Middlewich, Sandbach and then not necessarily via Crewe but...

They all read this forum so the challenge is on!

I’m delighted to tell you the SOBC funding is already in place (blows playful raspberry) Let’s not forget: ‘this is one of two projects in the North I want to seriously look at reopening.’ I don’t understand how there’s any negativity about this tiny project now, it’s clearly happening

Consultants agree the business case is proved and next up is a SOBC by the end of summer. No commute yet but not far off now! Very excited to see how quickly this tiny, simple, cheap project can get through the pipeline. Hopefully the rail industry can show how quickly it can complete a little...

Hi, since 2009 this project has had a BCR of 5:1 - just for Middlewich, when 2tph between Chester and Manchester weren't even available to consider. Now this project includes the 100h business park adjacent to the line near Northwich called Gadbrook Park. When the updated report comes out in a...

I think maybe the funding of projects is something known only to a handful of intergalactic beings? I’m going to assume the answer is 42 and hope the consultants don’t need challenge or help from locals! If anyone does know the actual answer I’m fascinated to know it

Hi all, can anyone help me understand how funding works? If, for example, new station funding pays for the stations to be built and the accessibility fund pays for the required changes to Northwich I'm confused about the next bit; I've heard the local transport authority has to underwrite any...

Message received and understood Chief. Thank you

Hi ChiefPlanner, I don’t know if anyone has applied but it’s another option to explore. Hi all, you may be interested to know the consultants have been appointed and are now preparing a ‘long list’ of options- presumably considering issues like the platforms at Northwich.

Hi all, not long left to respond to the LEP transport strategy consultation- it ends on the 6th of Aug http://www.871candwep.co.uk/resources/draft-transport-strategy/

The business case made all the relevant points but the highlights for this discussion would be: 70% of the Middlewich population works 70% of those workers commute out (that'll be by car because the buses aren't great and don't go to...Manchester for example.) Middlewich has no 6th form or...

Joseph, I think you and I see the world differently. Clearly councillors aren’t just purse string holders and the public aren’t just consultation complet[er]ers. If the press lied about what the NR man said presumably an apology was requested and an apology printed? It isn’t ‘a next...

As railway enthusiasts we don't seem very good on here about getting behind possible new reinstatements. What's the likely BCR for this proposal - is it really totally hopeless? Is there anyone able to give indicative BCRs - without charging 60k, or anything for them? Maybe then we can target a...

It is vital in helping show non railway minded people (aka purse string holders, and consultation form fillers), like Borough Councillors and LEP staff (at least 20k from each just put up for the study) and the public, that this line has not just freight but passenger trains already. Not just...

The importance of this line as a passenger route was shown again today when Virgin trains used it on diversion because there was a fire between Crewe and Chester.

No, more like Guildford to Woking. Our line connects Altrincham to Crewe. Also, as far back as 2009 our feasibility study gave us a BCR of 5:1 while theirs is 1.7:1