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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 1.6 2.8 2.3 9.8
Structures 1.7 1.0 0.5 3.9
Signalling 0.5 1.7 0.6 2.8
Electrification 0.3 1.4 1.4 3.7
Plant & Machinery 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0
Telecoms 0.5 1.4 0.8 4.5
Stations 0.6 15.7 8.5 0.0
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 5.3 24.0 14.1 24.7
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
Mersey Tunnel drainage 2000 2.5 0.1 0.0 0.0
Bootle New Strand Station refurbishment (E) 1999 2.6 0.0 0.0 0.0
Station enhancements 2001 0.0 0.5 0.2 0.0
Allerton Interchange (see Route 1) (E) 2001 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1
PARTNERSHIP
North Trans-Pennine gauge enhancement 2005 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.9 1
Merseyside 75mph services 2002 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 1
CONTRACTOR
Liverpool Underground Station enhancements (E) 2001 0.0 12.3 7.0 0.0
FEASIBILITY
Merseyside park and ride 2002 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 1
THIRD PARTY
New stations & major refurbishments 2001 0.0 2.2 2.7 0.0 1
Maghull car-park & station enhancements 1999 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other schemes Various 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 31
TOTAL RAILTRACK EXPENDITURE 3.1 12.9 7.2 1.0 36
TOTAL NON-RAILTRACK EXPENDITURE 2.9 2.2 2.7 2.9
Progress on the 1998 NMS
We have continued our investment in infrastructure renewals and improvements,
and in doing so helped Merseyrail Electrics achieve a very high level of service,
punctuality and reliability in 1998. This work has included the replacement of rail
fastenings, which will directly improve the infrastructure within the loop section
and 13km of conductor rail, which will improve the reliability of the network.
Enhancement works to electrify the bay platform at Hooton will be
completed by the end of April this year. This will offer improved operational
flexibility at this location. Work to refurbish Bootle New Strand Station is also
approaching completion, supported by Merseytravel, Bootle Maritime City
Challenge and EU funds.
NEW STATIONS During 1998/99 new stations were successfully opened at
Conway Park and at Brunswick, funded by Merseytravel with EU assistance.
AIR CONDITIONING IN LINESIDE BUILDINGS A programme of work to install
air conditioning units into various relocatable equipment buildings throughout the
electrified network is close to completion. This will improve performance of the
signalling and telecoms equipment, preventing failure due to overheating during
the summer months.
TUNNEL DRAINAGE A highly successful drainage scheme was completed during
the year, which incorporated additional tunnel pumps and equipment to
monitor the water levels. As a consequence of the successful targeting of these
works, there has been a notable fall in the water levels, with a consequent
improvement in train performance, and reliability, as well as increasing the lifespan
of the present infrastructure.
OLIVEMOUNT SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT RENEWAL This scheme has
improved capacity between Edge Hill and Huyton.
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MERSEYSIDE LOOP/LINK AXLE COUNTERS The programme for replacing
track circuits with axle-counters has been extended. There has been a significant
performance benefit from the work undertaken in previous phases in the James
Street area. It is anticipated that this programme will be completed by the end of
June and will offer further significant improvements in infrastructure reliability.
STATION REGENERATION PROGRAMME This has taken full advantage of joint
initiatives with Merseytravel, combining station regeneration with new station
works, which has resulted in maximum benefit to the network. Work to
completely refurbish all 33 of the escalators at the underground stations was
completed by the end of 1998, and further major mechanical and electrical
works are programmed.
Phase 1 of the Southport Station regeneration is complete, with further
work on the station roof now being evaluated.
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