route specifications 2011 london north east

Network RailRoute Specifications 2011 London North Eastern

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Contents SRS G.01 - King's Cross Peterborough................................................................................................................................ 2 SRS G.02 - Moorgate Branch................................................................................................................................................. 11 SRS G.03 - Hertford Loop....................................................................................................................................................... 15 SRS G.04 - Hitchin - Cambridge............................................................................................................................................. 19 SRS G.05 - Peterborough - Doncaster................................................................................................................................... 23 SRS G.06 - Doncaster - Holbeck West Junction ................................................................................................................... 29 SRS G.07 - Doncaster - Colton Junction................................................................................................................................ 33 SRS G.08 - Colton Junction - Northallerton ........................................................................................................................... 37 SRS G.09 - Northallerton - Newcastle.................................................................................................................................... 41 SRS G.10 - Newcastle - Border.............................................................................................................................................. 45 SRS G.13 - Newcastle Carlisle............................................................................................................................................ 49 SRS G.14 - Darlington - Bishop Auckland ............................................................................................................................. 53 SRS G.15 - Middlesbrough Whitby ..................................................................................................................................... 56 SRS G.16 - Northallerton - Stockton Cut Junction................................................................................................................. 60 SRS G.17 - Stockton Cut Junction - Newcastle..................................................................................................................... 64 SRS G.18 - Darlington - Eaglescliffe South Junction............................................................................................................. 69 SRS G.19 - Stockton Cut Junction - Saltburn ........................................................................................................................ 72 SRS G.20 - Doncaster Lincoln............................................................................................................................................. 77 SRS G.21 - Newark - Wrawby Junction................................................................................................................................. 81 SRS G.22 - Gainsborough - Wrawby Junction ...................................................................................................................... 86 SRS G.23 - Lincoln - Werrington Junction ............................................................................................................................. 89 SRS G.90 - Stillington Branch................................................................................................................................................. 93 SRS G.91 - Blyth & Tyne Network.......................................................................................................................................... 96 SRS G.98 - Freight Trunk Routes ........................................................................................................................................108 SRS G.99 - Other Freight Lines............................................................................................................................................132 SRS H.01 Leeds Holbeck Junction ...................................................................................................................................140 SRS H.02 Leeds York (via Harrogate) ..............................................................................................................................145 SRS H.03 Leeds Skipton / Ilkley........................................................................................................................................149 SRS H.04 Leeds Halifax (via Bradford).............................................................................................................................154 SRS H.05 North Transpennine: Leeds Guide Bridge* .....................................................................................................159 SRS H.06 Leeds Colton Junction......................................................................................................................................165 SRS H.07 Hull Micklefield ..................................................................................................................................................170 SRS H.08 Gilberdyke Hatfield and Stainforth/Knottingley and Church Fenton Moorthorpe........................................175 SRS H.09 Knottingley Mirfield via Crofton Junction/Castleford and via Castleford Junction Leeds West Junction/Whitwood ................................................................................................................................................................181 SRS H.10 Manchester Victoria Mirfield (via Rochdale)/Stalybridge* ...............................................................................186 SRS H.11 Hull Seamer ......................................................................................................................................................192 SRS H.12 York Scarborough.............................................................................................................................................196 SRS H.13 Chesterfield Swinton via Sheffield....................................................................................................................199 SRS H.14 Swinton Junction Brocklesby Junction.............................................................................................................204 SRS H.15 South Kirkby Junction Swinton Junction..........................................................................................................210 SRS H.16 Sheffield Gainsborough....................................................................................................................................215 SRS H.17 South Transpennine: Dore Hazel Grove*........................................................................................................219 SRS H.18 Sheffield Meadowhall Horbury Junction ..........................................................................................................224 SRS H.19 Brocklesby Junction Cleethorpes.....................................................................................................................228 SRS H.21 Barton-on-Humber Branch..................................................................................................................................236 SRS H.90 Immingham and Killingholme Docks...................................................................................................................239 SRS H.91 Freight Through Routes* .....................................................................................................................................243 SRS H.98 Freight Trunk Routes* .........................................................................................................................................280 SRS H.99 Other Freight Routes*..........................................................................................................................................319 SRS I.04 Worksop/Chesterfield Nottingham* ...................................................................................................................325 SRS I.08 Skegness Grantham ..........................................................................................................................................330 SRS I.99 Other Freight Lines* ..............................................................................................................................................334 * Strategic Route Sections which interface with another Route

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SRS G.01 - King's Cross - Peterborough

Route specification description

This SRS forms the southern section of the East Coast Main Line (ECML) and extends for 76 miles from London Kings Cross station to Peterborough. It comprises four tracks for most of its length, but widens to six tracks between Finsbury Park and Alexandra Palace, narrows to two tracks over the Welwyn Viaduct and through two tunnels north of Welwyn North station, and again narrows to three and then two tracks between Huntingdon and Fletton Junction. It is electrified (with 25kV OHL) along its whole length. It intersects with other routes at a number of locations, most notably with the North London Line at Copenhagen Junction and Harringay Junction, the Moorgate branch at Finsbury Park South Junctions, the Hertford loop at Wood Green North Junction and Langley Junction, and the Hitchin Cambridge line at Hitchin Cambridge Junction. The route carries First Capital Connect (FCC) suburban services from Kings Cross and Moorgate to various destinations in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, and long distance high speed (LDHS) services (operated by East Coast, Hull Trains and Grand Central) from Kings Cross to destinations in Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland.

In terms of passenger numbers, the most significant stations are Kings Cross, Finsbury Park, Stevenage, Peterborough, Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City. Kings Cross as a major London terminal forms a gateway to the many destinations served in a broadly north-easterly direction, and has 12 platforms, of which nine can accommodate both long-distance high-speed trains and suburban services, with a further three shorter platforms accommodating suburban trains only. There is also the facility to interchange to the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines of the London Underground as well as with Eurostar, East Midlands and Thameslink services at the adjacent St Pancras International station. The main Victorian train shed at Kings Cross is a listed building and is currently the subject of

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considerable refurbishment and enhancement work, including the creation of a new entrance/concourse area and improved interchange facilities.

Finsbury Park station has six platforms, serving trains originating from Moorgate via the Northern City line as well as suburban services from Kings Cross, whilst also allowing interchange to the Piccadilly and Victoria lines of London Underground which have their own four sub-surface platforms. Stevenage has four platforms, and accommodates outer suburban services from Kings Cross to Peterborough, Cambridge and Kings Lynn, along with some LDHS trains, and some inner suburban services from the Hertford Loop (G.03). Peterborough currently has five platforms, but work is being undertaken to increase this to seven. As well as marking the northernmost limit of outer suburban services, and providing a stop for many of East Coasts LDHS trains, Peterborough also accommodates two regular east-west services (namely CrossCountrys Birmingham to Cambridge/Stansted Airport services, and East Midlands Trains Liverpool to Norwich service) and less frequent local trains to Lincolnshire via Spalding and to Ipswich via Ely and Bury St Edmunds. Welwyn Garden City is the busiest of 11 stations serving FCC services only which have four through platforms, whilst Hitchin is the busiest of seven stations which have two through platforms. Hatfield has three through platforms, whilst Huntingdon has two through platforms and a south-facing turnback platform.

There are numerous operational, maintenance and freight facilities along the route, of which the most significant include the sidings at Ferme Park (between Harringay and Hornsey), FCCs Hornsey Train Servicing Centre, the East Coast maintenance depot at Bounds Green, carriage sidings at Welwyn Garden City, a plant maintenance depot and engineers sidings at Hitchin and Nene carriage sidings, just south of Peterborough station. There are freight private sidings at Stevenage (Langley Junction) and Biggleswade together with various non-passenger sidings at Welwyn Garden City, Sandy, Little Barford, St. Neots, Huntingdon and Connington, most of which are either lightly used or unused at the present time. There is a connection to the heritage Nene Valley Railway at Fletton Junction. This SRS is characterised by its large number of tunnels, at Gasworks, Copenhagen, Wood Green, Barnet, Hadley Wood South, Hadley Wood North, Potters Bar, Welwyn South and Welwyn North. Their existence forms a significant factor influencing any proposal for changes in station location or track layout.

Following the introduction of ERTMS in 2019, the requirements for future growth and the ability of ERTMS to meet them will be reviewed.

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Route information overview

Information Current + 10 Years + 30 Years Notes

Line of route description

LN101: Kings Cross to Peterborough

Section start Kings Cross Station

Section end Peterborough Station

Route availability (RA)

9 9 9

Gauge W9 (except for W8 between Wood Green Junction and Langley Junction)

W9/W10 (except for W8 between Wood Green Junction and Langley Junction)

W9/W10 (except for W8 between Wood Green Junction and Langley Junction)

Signals Track Circuit Block (TCB)

European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS)

ERTMS ERTMS is due to be installed on this SRS in 2019.

Speed Fast lines: Predominantly 125 mph

Slow lines: Predominantly 75 mph

Fast lines: Predominantly 125 mph

Slow lines: Predominantly 75 mph, possible increase to 100mph

Introduction of ERTMS and IEP may allow increase in linespeed with further infrastructure improvements

Electrification 25kV AC OHL 25kV AC OHL 25kV AC OHL

Passenger train service level Current + 10 Years + 30 Years Notes

Journey and typical journey time

Kings Cross to Peterborough

LDHS: 47 minutes

Suburban: 1 hour 18 minutes

Introduction of IEP coupled with implementation of infrastructure interventions can be expected to provide some improvement


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Number of trains per hour

LDHS 2 tph (3 peak) Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 1 tph Kings Cross to Newark/York 2 tph (3 peak) Kings Cross to Leeds 1 tph Kings Cross to Hull or Sunderland or Bradford Interchange Suburban 4 tph (7 peak) Kings Cross to Royston/Cambridge/Kings Lynn 2 tph (6 peak) Kings Cross to Peterborough 3 tph (4 peak) Moorgate to Welwyn Garden City 2 tph (7 peak) Moorgate to Gordon Hill/Hertford North 1 tph (2 peak) Moorgate to Stevenage/Letchworth

LDHS 3 tph Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 2 tph (3 peak) Kings Cross to Leeds 1 tph Kings Cross to Hull or Sunderland or Bradford Interchange 2 tph Kings Cross to Yorkshire (exact destination t.b.c.) Suburban 4 tph Kings Cross to Royston/Cambridge/Kings Lynn 2 tph Thameslink Core to Cambridge 2 tph ( peak) Kings Cross to Peterborough 2tph Thameslink core - Peterborough 4 tph Thameslink Core to Welwyn Garden City 2 tph Moorgate to Welwyn Garden City 4 tph (8 peak) Moorgate to Gordon Hill/Hertford North 2 tph Moorgate to Stevenage/Letchworth via Hertford North

LDHS 3 tph Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 3 tph Kings Cross to Leeds 1 tph Kings Cross to Hull or Sunderland or Bradford Interchange 2 tph Kings Cross to Yorkshire (exact destination t.b.c.) Suburban 4 tph Kings Cross to Royston/Cambridge/Kings Lynn 2 tph Thameslink Core to Cambridge 3 tph ( peak) Kings Cross to Peterborough 2tph Thameslink core - Peterborough 4 tph Thameslink Core to Welwyn Garden City 2 tph Moorgate to Welwyn Garden City 4 tph (8 peak) Moorgate to Gordon Hill/Hertford North 2 tph Moorgate to Stevenage/Letchworth via Hertford North

Freight trains (trains per day*)

Current + 10 Years + 30 Years Notes

Number of trains per day*

8 As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan

As per forecasts in the Strategic Freight Network plan

Busiest section is between Holme and Fletton Junction

*Trains in a single direction on an average weekday over the busiest part of the route

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Level crossings on route

Description of level crossing type

Current number of level crossings

+ 10 Years number of level crossings


Notes

Supervised: Automatic: User:

6 0 14

As determined by Level Crossing policy


Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009 2014)

Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009 2014) Project Project description ELR Implem-

entation date

Output change Notes Status

ECML Overhead Line Performance Improvement

Various improvements to OHL along line of route

ECM1 2013 Better performance and engineering access

Under construction

Hitchin Interlocking renewal/ resignalling

Renewal of interlocking ECM1, SBR

2012 Maintain capability Under construction

Kings Cross Station Development

Increased station capacity, new concourse, increased commercial opportunities

ECM1 2013 Increased station capacity, new concourse, increased commercial opportunities and additional 12 car platform

Under construction

Thameslink Programme

Major works including revised track and signalling layouts and platform extensions between Kings Cross and Peterborough

ECM1 2015 Improved capacity and performance and new journey opportunities plus increase in 12 car operation of outer suburban services

In development

Arlesey, Biggleswade & Sandy Platform Extensions

Platform extensions at Arlesey, Biggleswade & Sandy (part of the Thameslink Programme)

ECM1 2013 Increased capacity on outer suburban services

Under construction

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entation date


Peterborough station additional island platform

New platform on the western side of the station

ECM1 2013 Increased capacity and improved performance

In development

Alexandra Palace - Finsbury Park 3rd Up line project

Additional southbound platforms at Alexandra Palace and Finsbury Park and conversion of goods line from Alexandra Palace to Finsbury Park to passenger status

ECM1 2013 Increased capacity, improved performance and reduced journey times

Under construction

Hitchin grade separation

Revised layout at Hitchin Cambridge Junction taking the Down Cambridge line trains over the ECML

ECM1, SBR

2013 Increased capacity and improved journey times, safety and performance

In development

Stevenage Station Refurbishment

Refurbishment of platforms (renewal of copers, installation of tactiles, re-surfacing, concrete repairs to platform structure and any necessary drainage work arising from survey)

ECM1 2013 Refurbishment of station

In development

Finsbury Park Alexandra Palace Down Slow 2 upgrade

Provide increased linespeeds

ECM1 2014 Improved capacity, performance and operational flexibility

Under construction

ECML South (W10 Route Clearances)

Gauge clearance on the ECML and connecting routes

ECM1 2014 To accommodate the carriage of deep sea container traffic on the ECML and connecting routes

In development

ECML Slow Line LSIs (Hitchin to Huntington)

Linespeed increases on ECML slow lines

ECM1 2014 Improvements to journey times, route capacity and performance

In development

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entation date


Peterborough Platform 3U

Additional platform on Up Fast line (for LDHS services)

ECM1 2014 Reduction of the time penalty for a Peterborough stop in Up Fast services

In development

Holme Lode MCB(CCTV) Renewal

Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing

ECM1 2014 Renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing

In development

Hadley Wood Station Refurbishment

Refurbishment of platforms (resurfacing, renewal of copers and tactiles, white lining and essential repairs to platform riser walls), renewal of lighting, strengthening and refurbishment of footbridge

ECM1 2014 Refurbishment of station and footbridge

In development

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 - 2019)

Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 - 2019) Project Project

description ELR Implem-

entation date


Harringay Station Refurbishment

Refurbishment of platforms (resurfacing, renewal of copers and tactiles, white lining and essential repairs to platform riser walls)

ECM1 CP5 Refurbishment of station

In development

Bounds Green LMD Refurbishment

Refurbishment of overhead cranes, main shed doors, roof covering and guttering to main shed

ECM1, HDB

CP5 Refurbishment of maintenance depot

In development

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entation date


St. Pancras International to Finsbury Park Slow Line

Provide connection from Thameslink core at St. Pancras to ECML at Finsbury Park

SPC1, ECM1, MCL

2016 New route for cross-London traffic

Part of Thameslink Programme

In development

Bounds Green North Resignalling

Resignalling & interlocking renewal

ECM1, HDB

2017 Signalling renewals In development

ECML Inner Suburban Capacity (Stevenage & Gordon Hill)

Upgrading AC traction power supply, some resignalling of the Hertford Loop, & improved turnback facilities at Stevenage & Gordon Hill

HDB, ECM1

2019 Provision of extra peak capacity on the Welwyn Garden City and Hertford North to Moorgate services

In development

Alconbury Freight Terminal

Connection to proposed freight terminal

ECM1 2018 New freight facility In development

Huntingdon Fletton 4-Tracking

4-Tracking of the ECML between Huntingdon and Fletton Junction

ECM1 2018 Improved capacity and performance in the Hitchin to Peterborough corridor

In development

Finsbury Park S&C

Renewal of S&C ECM1 2019 Renewal of S&C In development

Kings Cross Station S&C

Renewal of S&C ECM1 2019 Renewal of S&C In development

Connington MCB(CCTV) Renewal


ECM1 2019 Renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing

In development

Everton Resignalling

Interlocking renewal and resignalling

ECM1 2019 Interlocking renewal and resignalling

In development

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entation date


IEP development/ enabling works

Infrastructure works to accommodate operation of IEP rolling stock

ECM1 2019 Ability to accommodate IEP services

In development

In addition to the proposed enhancement programme, this table includes third party schemes, renewals and potential NRDF schemes where applicable.

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SRS G.02 - Moorgate Branch


The Moorgate branch (also known as the Northern City Line) extends for 3 miles from Moorgate station to Finsbury Park South Junctions, where it joins the East Coast Main Line (SRS G.01). It carries frequent inner suburban commuter services from Monday to Friday. It is electrified with third rail DC from Moorgate to Drayton Park, and with 25kV OHL from Drayton Park to Finsbury Park.

It is double track along its whole length, and contains five stations (including Moorgate), all of which have two platforms serving the Moorgate Branch. There are eight platforms in total at Highbury & Islington station, facilitating both an easy interchange with the London Underground Victoria Line, and interchange with London Overground services operating on the North London Line (SRS E.03). Moorgate station has a total of ten platforms (of which the two formerly serving Thameslink are disused), serving the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, and Northern Lines of London Underground (LUL), as well as the two on the Moorgate branch. It is a key entry point to the City of London. The other three stations on the branch (Old Street, Essex Road and Drayton Park) all have two through platforms each, all of which serve only the Moorgate Branch.

The platforms at Moorgate, Old Street, Essex Road and Highbury & Islington are all of sub-surface tube type, although the line is of larger loading gauge than LUL tube lines allowing operation by Class 313 EMUs which are the only rolling stock type used on the line. Due to the single line tunnel configuration of the line and its frequent service, the signalling incorporates a train stop system as traditionally used by LUL, but rarely found on Network Rail routes.

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Following the introduction of ERTMS in 2019, the requirements for future growth and the ability of ERTMS to meet them will be reviewed. Route information overview



LN105: Moorgate to Finsbury Park Junction

Section start Moorgate Station

Section end Finsbury Park Junction


9 9 9

Gauge W6 W6 W6



ERTMS ERTMS is due to be installed on this branch in 2019.

Speed Predominantly 30mph Predominantly 30mph Predominantly 30mph

Electrification DC 3rd rail from Moorgate to Drayton Park; AC OHL from Drayton Park to Finsbury Park Junction

DC 3rd rail from Moorgate to Drayton Park; AC OHL from Drayton Park to Finsbury Park Junction

DC 3rd rail from Moorgate to Drayton Park; AC OHL from Drayton Park to Finsbury Park Junction



Moorgate to Finsbury Park (11 minutes Down; 13 minutes Up)




Monday to Friday

3 tph (4 peak) Moorgate to Welwyn Garden City 2 tph (7 peak) Moorgate to Hertford North line 1 tph (2 peak) Moorgate to Stevenage/Letchworth

Monday to Friday

2 tph Moorgate to Welwyn Garden City 4 tph (8 peak) Moorgate to Hertford North line 2 tph Moorgate to Stevenage/Letchworth via Hertford North

Monday to Friday

2 tph Moorgate to Welwyn Garden City 4 tph (8 peak) Moorgate to Hertford North line 2 tph) Moorgate to Stevenage/Letchworth via Hertford North

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Freight trains (trains per day*) Current + 10 Years + 30 Years Notes




Approximately 5 trains per annum use the section between Drayton Park and Finsbury Park


Level crossings on route Description of level crossing type




Notes

Supervised:

Automatic:

User:

0

0

0



There are no level crossings on this SRS


Planned infrastructure investment in remainder of CP4 (2009 2014) Project Project


entation date


Northern City Line Fire Alarm Renewal

Renewal of fire alarm system

MEB1 2012 Renewal of fire alarm system

In development

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Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 - 2019) Project Project description ELR Implem-

entation date


ECML Inner Suburban Capacity

Reinstatement of Moorgate Branch signals, upgrading DC traction power supply, some resignalling of the Hertford Loop, & improved turnback facilities and crossovers at Gordon Hill and Stevenage

MEB1, ECM1, HDB

CP5 Provision of extra peak capacity/improved performance on the Welwyn Garden City and Hertford North to Moorgate services

Additional signalling will only be re-instated on the branch if this is a cost-effective measure for the interim period until the installation of ERTMS.

In development


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SRS G.03 - Hertford Loop


The Hertford Loop extends for 23.1 miles from Wood Green North Junction to Langley Junctions (near Stevenage), thereby forming a loop off the southern section of the East Coast Main Line (SRS G.01), to which it is joined at both ends. It is double track and electrified (with 25kV OHL) along its whole length, and serves 11 stations, of which the most significant (in terms of passenger numbers) are Palmers Green, Winchmore Hill, Hertford North, Enfield Chase and Gordon Hill. It is served by frequent inner suburban services, which run to Kings Cross in the early morning, late evening, and at weekends, and to Moorgate for most of the day Monday to Friday. The northerly limits of Hertford loop services are generally Gordon Hill, Hertford North or Letchworth at which suitable turnback facilities exist. Gordon Hill and Hertford North stations each have three platforms, both being equipped with a south-facing turnback platform in addition to the up and down through platforms. The other nine stations (Bowes Park, Palmers Green, Winchmore Hill, Grange Park, Enfield Chase, Crews Hill, Cuffley, Bayford and Watton-at-Stone) are all served by two through platforms. There are electrified carriage sidings at Hertford North.

The line operates through a largely built up area as far as Gordon Hill with a more rural environment further north in which the largest community is at Hertford. It passes for some distance through a Conservation area immediately north of Hertford North station.

In addition to providing a key suburban link for parts of north London and Hertfordshire, the Hertford loop also has an important role as a diversionary route for services normally routed via Welwyn Garden City at times when the ECML is unavailable due to planned maintenance work or incident. It is also the main route

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for through freight trains between Wood Green and Langley Junction. As such, it forms a critical element of the total rail operation in the London Stevenage corridor.

Following the introduction of ERTMS in 2019, the requirements for future growth and the ability of ERTMS to meet them will be reviewed.




LN120: Wood Green Junction to Langley Junction

Section start Wood Green Junction

Section end Langley Junction


9 9 9

Gauge W9 W9/W10 W9/W10



ERTMS ERTMS is due to be installed on this line in 2019.

Speed Predominantly 75 mph Predominantly 75 mph Raise linespeed to highest possible in line with infrastructure characteristics and capability of rolling stock




Bowes Park to Stevenage

39 minutes


39 minutes


39 minutes


Monday to Friday

2 tph (7 peak) Moorgate to Hertford North 1 tph (2 peak) Moorgate to Stevenage/Letchworth

Weekends

1 tph Kings Cross to Hertford North 1 tph Kings Cross to Stevenage

Monday to Friday

4 tph (8 peak) Moorgate to Gordon Hill/Hertford North 2 tph Moorgate to Stevenage/Letchworth

Weekends


Monday to Friday

4 tph (8 peak) Moorgate to Gordon Hill/Hertford North 2 tph Moorgate to Stevenage/Letchworth

Weekends


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Busiest section is between Hertford North and Stevenage






Notes

Supervised:

Automatic:

User:

0

0

1






entation date


Hertford North ATO Test Facility

Facility to test automatic train operation for Thameslink and Crossrail programmes

HDB 2012 Ability to provide safe automatic train operation for major enhancement programmes

In development

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entation date


ECML Inner Suburban Capacity (Stevenage & Gordon Hill)

Upgrading AC traction power supply, some resignalling of the Hertford Loop, & improved turnback facilities at Stevenage & Gordon Hill

HDB, ECM1

2019 Provision of extra diversionary and turnback peak capability on the Hertford North to Moorgate services

In development



HDB 2019 Ability to accommodate IEP services

In development


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SRS G.04 - Hitchin - Cambridge


The Hitchin to Cambridge Line extends for 23 miles from Hitchin Cambridge Junction (where it links to the East Coast Main Line north of Hitchin) to Shepreth Branch Junction (where it meets the West Anglia Main Line south of Cambridge). It is double track and electrified (with 25kV OHL) along its whole length. It provides a valuable link between Cambridge and London, accommodating as it does the generally half-hourly Cambridge London fast service, one of which each hour starts from Kings Lynn.

There are seven stations, namely (in descending order of passenger numbers) Letchworth Garden City, Royston, Baldock, Meldreth, Ashwell & Morden, Shepreth and Foxton. All have stations have two through platforms, and are served by First Capital Connect (FCC) outer suburban services running between Kings Cross and Cambridge. The platforms at Royston have recently been extended to 12-car length to accommodate the longer trains necessitated by growing demand; both tracks through the platforms at Royston are signalled for reversible working, giving additional flexibility. In the early mornings and evenings, Letchworth and Royston are often served by FCCs longer-distance outer suburban services between Kings Cross and Kings Lynn. Letchworth is also served by FCC inner suburban services to London via Hertford North, which terminate at Kings Cross in the early mornings, late evenings, and at weekends, and at Moorgate for most of the day Monday to Friday. The main station building at Letchworth is listed and is situated within a Conservation Area.

There is a light maintenance depot for EMU stock east of Letchworth station, and aggregates facility near Foxton reached via the Barrington Light Railway which has a connection facing towards Cambridge.

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Route information overview Information Current + 10 Years + 30 Years Notes


LN125: Hitchin Cambridge Junction to Shepreth Branch Junction

Section start Hitchin Cambridge Junction

Section end Shepreth Branch Junction


9 9 9

Gauge W8 W8 W8


Track Circuit Block (TCB)


Speed Predominantly 90 mph Predominantly 90 mph Raise linespeed to highest possible in line with infrastructure characteristics and capability of rolling stock




Hitchin to Cambridge

40 minutes

Hitchin to Cambridge

40 minutes



4 tph (7 peak) Kings Cross to Royston/Cambridge/Kings Lynn

1 tph (2 peak) Moorgate to Letchworth (weekdays)

4 tph Kings Cross to Royston/Cambridge/Kings Lynn

2 tph Thameslink Core to Cambridge

2 tph Moorgate to Letchworth (weekdays)

4 tph Kings Cross to Royston/Cambridge/Kings Lynn

2 tph Thameslink Core to Cambridge

2 tph Moorgate to Letchworth (weekdays)

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Busiest section is Hitchin to Letchworth






Notes

Supervised:

Automatic:

User:

0

1

7






entation date


FCC platform lengthening

Platform lengthening at Letchworth

SBR 2012 Increased capacity through train lengthening to 12-car

Under construction

Hitchin Interlocking renewal/resignalling

Renewal of interlocking

ECM1, SBR

2012 Maintain capability Under construction

Hitchin grade separation

Revised layout at Hitchin Cambridge Junction taking the Down Cambridge line trains over the ECML

ECM1, SBR

2013 Increased capacity and improved journey times, safety and performance

In development

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entation date


Foxton Resignalling

Signalling interlocking renewal

SBR 2016 Signalling interlocking renewal

In development

Harston AHBC Renewal

Renewal of AHB level crossing

SBR 2018 Renewal of AHB level crossing

In development

Hauxton AHBC Renewal



In development

Shepreth AHBC Renewal



In development

Litlington AHBC Renewal



In development



SBR 2019 Ability to accommodate IEP services

In development


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SRS G.05 - Peterborough - Doncaster

Route specification description This SRS forms one of the central sections of the East Coast Main Line, and runs for 79 miles from Peterborough to Doncaster. It comprises five tracks from Peterborough to Helpston Junction, four tracks from Helpston Junction to Stoke Tunnel, and predominantly two tracks from Grantham to the southern approaches to Doncaster. It is electrified (with 25kV OHL) along its whole length. It intersects with the GN/GE Joint Line (from Peterborough to Doncaster via Lincoln) at Werrington Junction, the Peterborough to Leicester line at Helpston Junction, the Nottingham to Skegness line at Grantham, the Nottingham to Lincoln line at Newark, the Sheffield to Lincoln line at Retford, and numerous freight and passenger lines near Doncaster. The only passenger services which use the route along its entire length are long distance high speed (LDHS) trains from London Kings Cross to Yorkshire, the North East, and Scotland, operated by East Coast, Hull Trains and Grand Central. However, CrossCountrys Birmingham to Cambridge/Stansted services use the route between Peterborough and Helpston Junction, East Midlands Trains Liverpool to Norwich service runs between Peterborough and Grantham, and East Midlands Trains local services (from Peterborough to Spalding/Lincoln) use the route as far as Werrington Junction. There are five stations on this section, namely (in descending order of passenger numbers) Peterborough, Doncaster, Grantham, Newark North Gate and Retford. Peterborough currently has five platforms, but work is being undertaken to increase this to seven. As well as marking the northernmost limit of First Capital Connects outer suburban services, and providing a stop for many of East Coasts LDHS trains, Peterborough also accommodates two regular east-west services (namely CrossCountrys Birmingham to Cambridge/Stansted services, and East Midlands Trains Liverpool to Norwich service) and less frequent local trains to Lincolnshire via Spalding and to Ipswich via Bury St Edmunds.

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Doncaster has four through platforms, two north-facing bay platforms on the down side and two south-facing bay platforms, one each on the up and down sides. As well as the LDHS services operated by East Coast, Grand Central and Hull Trains, it accommodates First TransPennine Express services between Manchester Airport and Cleethorpes, and numerous local services run by Northern Rail. Grantham has three through platforms and one north-facing bay platform. It accommodates LDHS services operated by East Coast and Hull Trains, plus East Midlands Trains Liverpool to Norwich and Nottingham to Skegness services. Newark North Gate has three through platforms. It serves East Coast LDHS trains, plus East Midlands Trains Nottingham to Lincoln and Newark to Grimsby Town services. Retford has two through platforms on the East Coast Main Line, and two through platforms on the Sheffield to Lincoln line. It is served by East Coast and Hull Trains LDHS services from Kings Cross, plus Northern Rails Sheffield to Lincoln local services. There are numerous operational, maintenance and freight facilities along the route, of which the most significant include five sets of sidings accessed from the north side of Peterborough station (Crescent, Crescent Wharf, Westwood, Spital and New England), Peterborough North Depot, Peterborough Electrification Depot, a concrete plant at Tallington, a small number of freight sidings at Grantham and Newark, and a large complex of freight facilities at Doncaster Railport (including Doncaster Royal Mail Terminal, several sets of sidings, and DB Schenkers maintenance depot). Following the introduction of ERTMS in 2019, the requirements for future growth and the ability of ERTMS to meet them will be reviewed. Route information overview



LN101: Peterborough to Doncaster

Section start Peterborough Station

Section end Doncaster Station


9 9 9




ERTMS ERTMS is due to be installed on this line by 2019.

Speed Fast lines: Predominantly 125 mph

Slow lines (to Stoke Tunnel): Predominantly 80 mph

Fast lines: Predominantly 125 mph

Slow lines (to Stoke Tunnel): Predominantly 80 mph

Raise linespeed to highest possible in line with infrastructure characteristics and capability of rolling stock


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Peterborough to Doncaster

53 minutes

Peterborough to Doncaster

53 minutes



LDHS 2 tph (3 peak) Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 1 tph Kings Cross to Newark/York 2 tph (3 peak) Kings Cross to Leeds 1 tph Kings Cross to Hull or Sunderland or Bradford Interchange Other 1 tph Norwich to Liverpool 1 tph Peterborough to Spalding/Lincoln

LDHS 3 tph Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 2 tph (3 peak) Kings Cross to Leeds 1 tph Kings Cross to Hull or Sunderland or Bradford Interchange 2 tph Kings Cross to Yorkshire (exact destination t.b.c.) Other 1 tph Norwich to Liverpool 1 tph Peterborough to Spalding/Lincoln

LDHS 3 tph Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 3 tph Kings Cross to Leeds 1 tph Kings Cross to Hull or Sunderland or Bradford Interchange 2 tph Kings Cross to Yorkshire (exact destination t.b.c.) Other 1 tph Norwich to Liverpool 1 tph Peterborough to Spalding/Lincoln





Busiest section is Peterborough to Werrington Junction






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Under construction

Capacity relief Peterborough to Doncaster

Enhancement of the GN/GE Joint Line via Spalding and Lincoln

WEB, SPD1/2/3/4, ECM1

2014 Increased capacity and improved performance, plus 7 Day Railway opportunities

Impacts this SRS at Werrington Junction

In development

Peterborough station additional island platform

New platform on the western side of the station

ECM1 2013 Increased capacity and improved performance

In development

Doncaster to Water Orton (W10 Route Clearances)



Under construction

ECML South (W10 Route Clearances)



In development

GN/GE (Pyewipe Junction to Doncaster) gauge clearance

Increase gauge at northern end of GN/GE line to W10 (as per previous 3rd party project)

BHP, SPD3/4

2014 Improved freight capacity; new diversionary route

In development

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Peterborough Platform 3U

Additional platform on Up Fast line (for LDHS services)

ECM1 2014 Reduction of the time penalty for a Peterborough stop in Up Fast services

In development

Osterfen MCB(CCTV) Renewal


ECM1 2014 Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing

In development


Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 - 2019) Project Project description ELR Imple-

ment-ation date


Rossington MCB(CCTV) Renewal



In development

GN/GE Southern Access (Werrington Junction)

Alterations to platform/junction layout and/or possible construction of avoiding line

ECM1, WEB

2018 Increased capacity for both passenger and freight services through Peterborough, and reduced journey times for passenger services stopping at Peterborough

In development

Doncaster Capacity Schemes

Collection of minor improvements to infrastructure in the Doncaster area

ECM1, SPD4, BKS, PED5, DOL1, DOW

2018 Increased capacity for services through Doncaster

In development

Peterborough to GN/GE Southern Access

Provision of independent access to GN/GE Joint Line for trains from Ely-March-Peterborough line

EMP, ECM1, WEB

2018 Maximisation of capacity In development

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Proposed infrastructure investment in Control Period 5 (2014 - 2019) Project Project description ELR Imple-

ment-ation date


Newark Flyover Replacement of Newark Flat Crossing with a bridge carrying the Nottingham & Lincoln line over the ECML

ECM1, NOB1, NSE

2018 Improved performance, reduced journey times and reduced fuel consumption on the ECML; improved performance and increased capacity on the Nottingham & Lincoln line

In development

Lolham MCB(CCTV) Renewal



In development

Church Lane MCB(CCTV) Renewal



In development



ECM1 2019 Ability to accommodate IEP services

In development


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SRS G.06 - Doncaster - Holbeck West Junction

Route specification description This section is effectively a branch of the East Coast Main Line, and runs for 29 miles from Doncaster to just west of Leeds. It is two track and electrified (with 25kV OHL) along its whole length, with the addition of loops at Hemsworth and through Wakefield Westgate station. It intersects with numerous passenger and freight routes at both the Doncaster and Leeds ends, with the Skellow freight line at Carcroft and Adwick Junctions, with the Swinton to Pontefract line at South Kirkby Junction, with Crofton freight branch at Hare Park Junction, and with the Wakefield Kirkgate to Mirfield line at Westgate South Junction. It is used by long distance high speed (LDHS) East Coast services from Kings Cross to Leeds, by CrossCountrys Edinburgh to Plymouth services, and by Northern Rail local services connecting Sheffield, Doncaster and Leeds. There are eight stations on the route, namely (in descending order of passenger numbers) Doncaster, Wakefield Westgate, South Elmsall, Outwood, Adwick, Fitzwilliam, Sandal & Agbrigg and Bentley. Doncaster has four through platforms, two north-facing bay platforms, and two south-facing bay platforms. As well as LDHS services operated by East Coast, Grand Central and Hull Trains, it accommodates TransPennine services between Manchester Airport and Cleethorpes, and numerous local services run by Northern Rail. All of the remaining stations have two through platforms, although those at Wakefield Westgate are long enough to accommodate East Coast and CrossCountry LDHS services all of which stop there whereas the other stations only serve Northern Rail local trains and are of appropriate length for such use. Sidings at Wakefield Westgate are available for passenger and freight purposes but see only occasional use and apart from the passenger stations and loops are the only notable facility along the route.

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LN836: Doncaster to Holbeck West Junction

Section start Doncaster Station

Section end Holbeck West Junction


9 9 9

Gauge W9 W9/W10 from Doncaster to Hare Park Junction, W9 thereafter

W9/W10 from Doncaster to Hare Park Junction, W9 thereafter




Speed Predominantly 100mph south of Sandal & Agbrigg, 75mph thereafter

Predominantly 100mph south of Sandal & Agbrigg, 75mph thereafter





Doncaster to Leeds LDHS: 38 minutes Local: 48 minutes

Doncaster to Leeds LDHS: 38 minutes Local: 48 minutes



LDHS 2 tph (3 peak) Kings Cross to Leeds 1tph Plymouth to Edinburgh Local 1 tph (2 peak) Doncaster to Leeds 1 tph Sheffield to Leeds 1 tph Sheffield to Adwick

LDHS 2 tph (3+ peak) Kings Cross to Leeds 1tph Plymouth to Edinburgh Local 1 tph (2 peak) Doncaster to Leeds 1 tph Sheffield to Leeds 1 tph Sheffield to Adwick

LDHS 2+ tph (3+ peak) Kings Cross to Leeds 1tph Plymouth to Edinburgh Local 2 tph Doncaster to Leeds 1 tph Sheffield to Leeds 1 tph Sheffield to Adwick

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Busiest section is from South Kirkby Junction to Hare Park Junction






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Ardsley Feeder Station Reinforcement

Installation of additional traction power supply transformer in vicinity of existing Ardsley feeder station with UTX and new equipment both north and south of line

DOL2 2014 Additional traction power supply

In development

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Doncaster to Leeds platform extensions

Platform extensions at South Elmsall, Fitzwiliam, Sandal & Outwood

DOL1/2 2014-19 Increased capacity through train lengthening

In development

Bentley MCB(CCTV) Renewal


DOL1 2015 Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing

In development

Wakefield Westgate Recontrol

Signalling recontrol DOL1/2 2016 Signalling recontrol In development

Dock Hills MCB(CCTV) Renewal


DOL1 2016 Full renewal of MCB(CCTV) level crossing

In development

Skellow Resignalling

Signalling interlocking renewal

DOL1 2017 Signalling interlocking renewal

In development

South Kirkby - Wakefield Westgate enhancements

Improve capacity and performance between South Kirkby Junction and Hare Park Junction

DOL1/2 2018 Improved capacity and performance

In development





In development



DOL1/2 2019 Ability to accommodate IEP services

In development


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SRS G.07 - Doncaster - Colton Junction

Route specification description This section comprises part of the East Coast Main Line, and runs for 27 miles from Doncaster to Colton Junction (which is 5 miles south of York). It is two track and electrified (with 25kV OHL) along its whole length. It intersects with numerous passenger and freight lines at Doncaster, with the Askern Branch at Shaftholme Junction, with the Skellow freight line at Joan Croft Junction, with a branch to Selby at Templehirst Junction, with the Hull to Leeds line at Hambleton Junctions, and with the York to Leeds line at Colton Junction. Passenger trains frequently using this route are CrossCountrys Reading to Newcastle services, and trains from Kings Cross to Yorkshire, the North East, and Scotland, operated by East Coast, Grand Central and Hull Trains. (The Hull Trains services leave the route at Templehirst Junction en route to Selby and Hull.) A small number of Northern Rail services use parts of the route to travel from Selby to either Doncaster or York. Apart from Doncaster (which has four through platforms, two north-facing bay platforms, and two south-facing bay platforms) there are no stations on this section. There is a freight private siding at Heck which sees regular traffic. A down passenger loop is provided at Arksey, a short distance north of Doncaster.

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LN101: Doncaster to Shaftholme Junction

LN600: Shaftholme Junction to Colton Junction

Section start Doncaster Station

Section end Colton Junction


9 (Doncaster to Templehirst Junction); 10 (Templehirst Junction to Colton Junction)





TCB European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS)

Speed Predominantly 125 mph

Predominantly 125 mph





Doncaster to York

24 minutes

Doncaster to York

24 minutes



LDHS 2 tph (3 peak) Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 1 tph Kings Cross to York/Sunderland 1 tph Reading to Newcastle 8 tpd Kings Cross to Hull

LDHS 3 tph Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 1+ tph Kings Cross to York/Sunderland 1 tph Kings Cross to Yorkshire (details tbc) 1 tph Reading to Newcastle 8+ tpd Kings Cross to Hull

LDHS 3 tph Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 1+ tph Kings Cross to York/Sunderland 1 or 2 tph Kings Cross to new destinations (details tbc) 1tph Reading to Newcastle 8+ tpd Kings Cross to Hull

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Busiest section is Doncaster to Shaftholme Junction






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Daw Lane MCB(CCTV) Renewal



In development

North Doncaster Chord (Shaftholme Junction & Joan Croft Junction re-modelling)

Provision of flyover connecting Askern and Applehurst Junction lines

ECM1/2, KWS, CJS

2014 Increased capacity, improved performance, and reduced coal train journey time

In development

Templehirst Junction S&C Renewal

S&C renewal ECM2/3, TCW1

2014 S&C renewal In development

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Moat Hills MCB(CCTV) Renewal



In development

Arksey MCB(CCTV) Renewal



In development





In development



ECM1/2/3 2019 Ability to accommodate IEP services

In development


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SRS G.08 - Colton Junction - Northallerton

Route specification description This section comprises part of the East Coast Main Line, and runs for 35 miles from Colton Junction (which is 5 miles south of York) to Northallerton. It is four track along almost its whole length, and is electrified with 25kV OHL. It intersects with the Harrogate to York and York to Scarborough lines near York, and the Northallerton to Eaglescliffe line at Northallerton. The portion between Colton Junction and York is used by numerous CrossCountry, East Coast, First TransPennine Express, Grand Central and Northern Rail services. Meanwhile, the section north of York is used by East Coast services from Kings Cross to Newcastle and Scotland, Grand Central trains from Kings Cross to Hartlepool and Sunderland, CrossCountry services from Reading to Newcastle and Plymouth to Edinburgh, and First TransPennine Express services from Manchester Airport to Middlesbrough or Newcastle. There are three stations on the route, namely (in descending order of passenger numbers) York, Northallerton and Thirsk. York has 11 platforms in total, comprising six through platforms, three south-facing bay platforms, and two north-facing bay platforms. All services using this SRS stop at York (except East Coasts one Flying Scotsman service on weekday mornings). The main station buildings at York are listed and much of the station is within a Conservation Area. Northallerton and Thirsk each have two through platforms. Both stations are served by Grand Central and First TransPennine services, whilst Northallerton is also served by East Coast trains. There are several operational, engineering and freight facilities on this SRS. Holgate Reception Sidings are located mile south of York station, whilst the York Teardrop site (between the ECML and the York Main Goods Lines) accommodates a DB Schenker depot, Leeman Road Engineers Yard, York South Sidings,

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and facilities belonging to the National Railway Museum. There is also a light maintenance depot north of York station servicing First TransPennine Express Class 185 units. Klondyke Yard and York North Sidings are located to the west of the Teardrop and there are also small sidings at Tollerton and Thirsk, all of which see only limited use. Route information overview



LN600: Colton Junction to Northallerton

LN724: Holgate Junction to Skelton Junction (Goods Avoiding Line)

Section start Colton Junction

Section end Northallerton Station


9 9 9





Speed Fast lines: 125 mph

Slow lines: Predominantly 70 mph south of Thirsk, 90 mph thereafter

Fast lines: 125 mph

Slow lines: Predominantly 70 mph south of Thirsk, 90 mph thereafter





York to Northallerton

24 minutes

York to Northallerton

24 minutes


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LDHS 2 tph (3 peak) Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 1 tph Kings Cross to York/Sunderland 1 tph Plymouth to Edinburgh 1 tph Reading to Newcastle Other 1 tph Liverpool to Scarborough 1 tph Blackpool to York 1 tph Hull/Selby to York 1 tph (2 peak) York to Harrogate/Leeds 1 tph Manchester Airport to Newcastle 1 tph Manchester Airport to Middlesbrough

LDHS 3 tph Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 4 tpd Kings Cross to Sunderland 1 tph Plymouth to Edinburgh 1 tph Reading to Newcastle Other 1 tph Liverpool to Scarborough 1 tph Blackpool to York 1 tph Hull/Selby to York 1 tph (2 peak) York to Harrogate/Leeds 1 tph Manchester Airport to Newcastle 1 tph Manchester Airport to Middlesbrough

LDHS 3 tph Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 4 tpd Kings Cross to Sunderland 1 tph Plymouth to Edinburgh 1 tph Reading to Newcastle Other 1 tph Liverpool to Scarborough 1 tph Blackpool to York 1 tph Hull/Selby to York 1 tph (2 peak) York to Harrogate/Leeds 1 tph Manchester Airport to Newcastle 1 tph Manchester Airport to Middlesbrough





Busiest section is York to Northallerton






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York Holgate Junction 4th line

New line from Holgate Junction to Platforms 1-11 at York station, and improvement of restrictive signalling arrangements

ECM4 2011 Increased capacity and improved performance, plus 7 Day Railway opportunities

Under construction

Colton North Junction S&C Renewal

S&C renewal ECM4 2013 S&C renewal In development

ECML level crossing closure programme

Closure of level crossings that would become high risk with an increase in train movements

ECM5 2014 Increased capacity and improved safety and performance

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ECM4/5 2019 Ability to accommodate IEP services

In development


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SRS G.09 - Northallerton - Newcastle

Route specification description This section comprises part of the East Coast Main Line, and runs for 50 miles from Northallerton to Newcastle. It is generally two track, but widens to four tracks across the King Edward Bridge into Newcastle. It is electrified with 25kV OHL along its whole length. It intersects with the Northallerton to Eaglescliffe line at Northallerton, with the Darlington to Eaglescliffe and Darlington to Bishop Auckland lines at Darlington, with the Stillington Branch and Leamside line at Ferryhill, and with the Newcastle to Carlisle line at Newcastle King Edward Bridge South Junction). It carries East Coast services from Kings Cross to Newcastle and Scotland, CrossCountrys Reading to Newcastle and Plymouth to Edinburgh trains, TransPennines Manchester Airport to Newcastle services, and some Northern Rail trains running from Middlesbrough to Newcastle in the early morning. There are five stations on the route, namely (in descending order of passenger numbers) Newcastle, Darlington, Durham, Northallerton, and Chester-le-Street. Newcastle has twelve platforms in total, comprising seven through platforms, four south-facing bay platforms, and one north-facing bay platform. As well as the long-distance high-speed (LDHS) and TransPennine services running along this SRS, Newcastle accommodates Northern Rail local services running on the Newcastle to Carlisle line, the Middlesbrough to Newcastle via the Durham Coast line, and on the ECML to Morpeth and Chathill. It is a key city centre station and apart from interchange between heavy rail services also provides an important passenger interface with Tyne & Wear Metro and local bus services. The station buildings at Newcastle and Durham are listed and situated within a Conservation Area. Darlington currently has four platforms, comprising two through platforms and two south-facing bay platforms; this station also includes listed buildings. As well as LDHS and TransPennine services, Darlington accommodates Northern Rail local trains to Bishop Auckland and

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Saltburn via Middlesbrough. The station at Darlington is effectively sited on a series of loop lines; up and down main lines which pass outside the station area are available for non-stopping trains. Durham, Northallerton and Chester-le-Street each have two through platforms. There are several operational, engineering and freight facilities on this SRS. There are some engineering sidings north of Darlington, sidings operated by DB Schenker and Lafarge Aggregates between Ferryhill South Junction and Tursdale Junction, and six sets of sidings (one of which is electrified) between Birtley Junction and Low Fell Junction. At Newcastle, a connection from Forth Banks engineers siding runs to the south-facing bay platforms and one of the through lines. There are a number of loops available on this section in the form of a down passenger and up goods loop at Darlington, an up goods loop and down and up slow lines at Ferryhill, a down slow line and up loop line at Durham, and up and down slow line at Tyne Yard. The facility exists to enter Newcastle station from the south either via the normal route over the King Edward Bridge or alternatively over the High Level Bridge, and apart from providing a diversionary route when required this provides a useful opportunity to turn a train round, including electric stock, with minimum of disruption. Route information overview



LN600: Northallerton to Newcastle

Section start Northallerton Station

Section end Newcastle Central Station


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Speed Predominantly 125mph south of Tursdale Junction; varies from 75mph to 115mph thereafter

Predominantly 125mph south of Tursdale Junction; varies from 75mph to 115mph thereafter



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Northallerton to Newcastle 49 minutes

Northallerton to Newcastle 49 minutes



LDHS 2 tph (3 peak) Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 1 tph Plymouth to Edinburgh 1 tph Reading to Newcastle Other 1 tph Manchester Airport to Newcastle 3 tpd Saltburn/Middlesbrough to Newcastle via Durham (northbound only)

LDHS 3 tph Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 1 tph Plymouth to Edinburgh 1 tph Reading to Newcastle Other 1 tph Manchester Airport to Newcastle 3 tpd Saltburn/Middlesbrough to Newcastle via Durham (northbound only)

LDHS 3 tph Kings Cross to Newcastle/Scotland 1 tph Plymouth to Edinburgh 1 tph Reading to Newcastle Other 1 tph Manchester Airport to Newcastle 3 tpd Saltburn/Middlesbrough to Newcastle via Durham (northbound only)





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Thompson Street East (Darlington) Bridge Reconstruction

Mitigation of weak public road overbridge

ECM5 2013 Maintenance of safety standards

In development

Chowdene (Gateshead) Bridge Reconstruction

Mitigation of weak public road overbridge

ECM5 2014 Maintenance of safety standards

In development




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Darlington Fast Line Platforms

Construction of new platforms on the ECML fast lines at Darlington

ECM5 2018 Increased capacity and reduced journey times for passenger services through Darlington

In development

Ferryhill Newcastle capacity (possible Leamside Line Reinstatement)

Reinstatement of the route from Ferryhill Junction to Pelaw Junction

FEP, ECM5, LEN3

2018 Provision of an alternative freight route between Ferryhill and Newcastle, with the possibility of future passenger services

In development



ECM5/6 2019 Ability to accommodate IEP services

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SRS G.10 - Newcastle - Border

Route specification description This section of the East Coast Main Line (ECML) extends for just under 70 miles from Newcastle to the Scottish Border, three miles north of Berwick-upon-Tweed station. It is a predominantly two track section electrified throughout on the 25kV OHL system. There are up and down loops at Chevington, Alnmouth, Belford and Berwick-upon-Tweed and at Morpeth there is an up loop and a down slow line. The line intersects at Bedlington North Junction with the Blyth & Tyne freight network to Bedlington and again with the Blyth & Tyne at Morpeth Junction and Morpeth North Junction. There are freight connections to coal disposal points at Butterwell and at Widdrington, whilst at Alnmouth, Tweedmouth and Berwick-upon-Tweed there are non-passenger sidings used mainly for engineers on-track machines and National Distribution Service traffic. Train services are predominantly CrossCountry and East Coast long distance high speed services and freight trains. There is also a broadly hourly Northern Rail local service between Newcastle and Morpeth and a very limited peak hour Northern Rail service between Newcastle and Chathill. There are stations at Manors, Cramlington, Morpeth, Pegswood, Widdrington, Acklington, Alnmouth, Chathill and Berwick-upon-Tweed. Only Morpeth, Alnmouth and Berwick are of sufficient length to accommodate LDHS trains, the remainder being served only by the local stopping service. Most of the stations have two platforms for up and down direction, except for Manors and Berwick-upon-Tweed which are island platforms with two faces. The station building at Berwick-upon-Tweed is listed and situated within a Conservation Area.

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LN600: Newcastle to Border

Section start Newcastle Central Station

Section end Anglo-Scottish Border (ECM7, 69m 67ch)


8 south of Heaton South Junction, 9 thereafter






Speed Varies from 110mph to 125mph

Varies from 110mph to 125mph





Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweed

45 minutes

Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweed

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1-2 tph Kings Cross to Scotland

1 tph Plymouth to Edinburgh

1 tph (2 peak) Newcastle to Morpeth/Chathill

2 tph Kings Cross to Scotland



2 tph Kings Cross to Scotland



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Busiest section is Newcastle East Junction to Heaton South Junction






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Newcastle Station Fire Alarm Renewal

Renewal of fire alarm system

ECM6/7 2012 Maintenance of safety standards

In development

Ouseburn Viaduct Strengthening

Strengthening of main span

ECM7 2012/13 Maintenance of safety standards

In development

Heaton Light Maintenance Depot

Relocation of the carriage washing machine, refurbishment of crane, renewal of heating system and boilers, asbestos removal, renewal of depot protection system

ECM7 2012-14 Refurbished depot In development

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Widdrington MCB(CCTV) Renewal



In development




Under construction


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ECM7 2019 Ability to accommodate IEP

route specifications 2011 london north east

Documents

contents srs

junction newcastle

northallerton newcastle

doncaster colton junction

peterborough doncaster

northallerton stockton

newcastle border

newcastle carlisle