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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 6.3 6.9 5.5 23.5
Structures 3.5 1.0 1.7 12.2
Signalling 15.3 1.2 1.6 16.5
Electrification 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0
Plant & Machinery 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0
Telecoms 0.1 0.2 0.0 2.6
Stations 0.0 6.6 4.2 0.0
Other 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 25.7 16.1 13.0 54.8
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
MVAIR 1998 14.6 0.0 0.0 0.0
Station enhancements 2001 0.0 2.7 1.2 0.0
PARTNERSHIP
North Trans-Pennine gauge enhancement 2005 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.1 1
Oldham Loop LRT conversion 2000 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.0 1
CONTRACTOR
Car parks at various locations 2009 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.5 1
THIRD PARTY
New stations & major refurbishments 2001 2.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 1
Other schemes Various 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.7 10
TOTAL RAILTRACK EXPENDITURE 14.7 2.8 1.3 0.8 14
TOTAL NON-RAILTRACK EXPENDITURE 2.9 0.3 0.1 3.5
Progress on the 1998 NMS
MANCHESTER VICTORIA AREA INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWALS The
£50M scheme to improve the track layout and signalling was commissioned in
summer 1998. During the works, up to 250 personnel were involved on site
each day, tackling the closure of ten signal boxes and creating a new replacement
signalling centre at Salford Crescent. Additional improvements included the
installation of new telecommunications for faster signalling information, the
remodelling of track layouts to improve operational flexibility and train regulation,
continuously welded rail for improved ride quality and reduced maintenance, and
£500,000 of new palisade fencing, helping to protect the railway from trespass
and vandalism.
S TATION REGENERATION Southport Station Phase 1 is complete. Further
work, on the station roof, is being evaluated.
Works have also been completed at Blackpool North, Bolton and Rochdale,
together with several smaller stations, including improvements made to stations
on the Glossop Line.
H O RWICH PA R K WAY Work is on site with an anticipated opening in May this
year. This is a new park-and-ride facility adjacent to the M61 and is linked to the
adjacent retail park and sports stadium.
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