greatkingrat
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The DfT have published a consultation on closing Angel Road station once the nearby new Meridian Water station opens in May 2019.
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/angel-road-rail-station-closure-may-2019
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/angel-road-rail-station-closure-may-2019
Consultation description
Consultation proposing closure of Angel Road rail station in May 2019 when Meridian Water rail station opens. Meridian Water is being built to better serve local passenger demand. We consider maintaining both stations would:
By closing Angel Road rail station, Network Rail will be better able to:
- reduce track capacity
- increase journey times along the West Anglia Main Line
- increase operating costs
- focus rail industry resources on improving the passenger rail service
- support regeneration of the surrounding area
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