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Renewals expenditure to deliver the programme of route improvements (£M – 1998/99 prices)
PROGRAMME OF WORK 1998/99 1999/2000 2000/01 2001/02–2005/06 REF
Track 1.7 2.9 2.3 10.1
Structures 0.6 0.4 0.3 2.5
Signalling 0.2 1.0 1.2 14.3
Plant & Machinery 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0
Telecom 0.2 0.0 0.0 1.3
Stations 0.0 0.8 0.3 0.0
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 3.0 5.1 4.1 28.2
Enhancement expenditure on schemes to achieve the route vision (£M – 1998/99 prices)
PROGRAMME OF WORK COMPLETION 1998/99 1999/2000 2000/01 2001/02–2005/06 CRR REF
COMMITTED
Chester LMD (E) 2000 1.3 6.0 0.0 0.0 1
Barton Moss signalling enhancements & Eccles Up Loop 1998 2.1 0.0 0.0 0.0
Station enhancements 2001 0.0 0.6 0.1 0.0
PARTNERSHIP
Bidston–Woodchurch electrification 2004 0.0 0.0 0.0 15.0 1
North Trans-Pennine gauge enhancement 2005 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.9 1
Chester–Bangor linespeed improvement 2000 0.0 1.1 0.0 0.0 1
Other schemes Various 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6
TOTAL RAILTRACK EXPENDITURE 3.4 7.2 0.1 15.0 10
TOTAL NON-RAILTRACK EXPENDITURE 0.0 0.5 0.0 1.9
Progress on the 1998 NMS
During the year, we continued our programme of renewals. We completed
signalling power distribution works at Holywell and Shotton and replaced
signalling supply points at various locations including the provision of condition
monitoring equipment. We also carried out sea-defence work at Llanfairfechan
and the replacement of track circuits with axle-counters at Abergele and
Penmaenmawr, all of which are already delivering improvements in reliability and
performance.
ELECTRIFICATION BIDSTON–WOODCHURCH This section of route has been
identified for potential extension of electrification and services of the Merseyrail
Electrics network. It is anticipated that additional stations will be constructed and
existing stations improved. A feasibility study has been completed and it is
anticipated that detailed design works will be undertaken in the next 12 months.
CHAT MOSS CAPACITY ENHANCEMENTS Renewal of signalling equipment was
completed between Manchester and Newton-le-Willows, thereby increasing
capacity and creating the potential for future linespeed improvements. A freight
loop was also added to the network as part of the scheme.
NORTH WALES LINESPEED IMPROVEMENTS Following the development of
proposals to raise the linespeed between Chester and Bangor from 75mph to
90mph, we are committed, in partnership with the Welsh Office and the North
Wales Economic Forum to the successful implementation of this scheme in 2000.
STATION REGENERATION PROGRAMME Eight stations including Colwyn Bay,
Bangor and Rhyl have been successfully regenerated, with significant works at
Chester, Holyhead and Wrexham. The quality of the works at Wrexham
General has been recognised with a Civic Trust Award, while Wrexham Central
has been rebuilt as part of a major town centre regeneration scheme.
ACCESS FOR THE DISABLED The routes have seen substantial improvements
to unassisted passenger access to platforms. Old goods lifts have been replaced
with passenger-operated lifts at Colwyn Bay, Wrexham General, Bangor and
Rhyl.
In conjunction with Flint County Council, improved facilities have been
successfully completed at Flint Station. Further minor works have enabled better
access at several stations on the Altrincham–Chester Line, key locations being
Altrincham, Knutsford, Plumley and Ashley.
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