Buried deep within the A414 Corridor Strategy Document, which can be found here
Having made it clear that by "Mass Rapid Transit" they mean "Bus Rapid Transit" (via buslanes and possibly bus guideways), page 126 has this bit
This isn't exactly a firm commitment to rip up the rails, but is certainly interesting to see in an official County Council transport strategy.
Is it worth it for higher frequencies and through connectivity?
Having made it clear that by "Mass Rapid Transit" they mean "Bus Rapid Transit" (via buslanes and possibly bus guideways), page 126 has this bit
(bold emphasis mine)Segment 4 will be significantly influenced by a planned Mass Rapid Transit. Reference should be made to Annex 15 which provides a breakdown of what the MRT could comprise for this segment. It is envisaged that MRT Routes A (Watford-St Albans) and Route B (Watford-Welwyn Garden City) could utilise the A412 and A405 and therefore will require some form of traffic signal-operated priority at key junctions. In the longer term, the existing Abbey Line alignment could form part of a wider MRT network. A MRT could have a substantial influence on travel choices available within Bricket Wood, and the use of the A405 for inter-urban trips between major settlements along the corridor.
This isn't exactly a firm commitment to rip up the rails, but is certainly interesting to see in an official County Council transport strategy.
Is it worth it for higher frequencies and through connectivity?