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1. Presentation to Greater Manchester Transport Campaign 3 May 2012 TfGM, the Rail Industry and the (promising) futureRoy ChapmanRail Services Planning Officer
2. Transport for Greater Manchester TfGM now covers both public transport and highway functions TfGM incorporated the Passenger Transport Executive, the Urban Traffic Control Unit and other functions DfT and GM have put in place three protocols (rail, bus and highways) The “Rail Protocol”has led to stronger joint-working with DfT Goal is that rail resources are focussed on areas that will have the greatest impact on the local economy, with outcomes in line with the Greater Manchester Strategy Exploring options for more local control of transport decisions GM is also strengthening relationships with ‘neighbouring’ authorities as there are many common economic interests
3. 5 GM Strategic Rail Priorities Provision of sufficient capacity(including through rolling stock and infrastructure plans) to ensure all passengers can be carried (without overcrowding), so long as there is an economic case for doing so; Delivery of the Northern Hub infrastructure and service patterns in order to release significant city‐region economic benefits; Further electrification of the local and inter‐regional rail network in order to reduce rail industry costs and yield passenger and economic benefits; Preparations for the arrival of High Speed Trains; and Creation of a significant national ‘Small Projects Fund’to facilitate the development and delivery of value for money improvements to stations and the infrastructure
4. TfGM’s Role? Control Influence Route Utilisation Strategies Northern Hub Electrification Service integration across modes Extra carriages Re-franchising outputs Multi-modal tickets HS2 scope Contractual role in Northern franchise, inc.station and service quality Invest in stations Invest in some additional services
5. Two Priorities In the short term there needs to be enough space on the trains for people who want to use them (more carriages) In the medium term there needs to be enough space on the track for all the trains (Northern Hub and electrification)
6. The Role of Rail Concentration of economic activity in the Regional Centre, matched with an expanding Journey to Work Area Manchester has the largest travel-to-work area outside London Rail passengers tend to be employed in high value jobs. GM data indicates 71% of rail users are ABC1 compared to 36% in general population
7. Rail has been well placed to support changed economic and commuting patterns, e.g. North West Manchester Higher skilled occupations concentrated in city centres Brownfield sites become new sites for housing GM labour catchment extended into neighbouring areas
8. Rail has been a success story in the North West over past ten years .. but that success brings its own problems
9. RAIL SERVICES – THE RAIL TIMETABLE - CONTEXT The National rail timetables is compiled and published by Network Rail in May and December each year Timescales – Development process starts some 18 months or more before start date (TOC, TfGMC and other aspirations) Individual TOCs draw up their own timetables and must plan around Network Rail’s proposed schedule of engineering works TfGM input (partnerships are essential - WYPTE, Merseytravel, County Councils, AGMA Districts, rail users etc.) Detailed working within Network Rail and TOC’s and final timetable agreed some 4 months in advance
10. TIMETABLE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Always focused on capacity, punctuality, reliability and journey times issues Connectivity – rail/rail, and rail/other modes Positive business cases (Commercial viability) are key Additional funding identified Priorities must be decided, all aspirations must be assessed - performance implications, costs, benefits etc.
11. RAIL TIMETABLES – Recent Achievements - 1 Driving the case for improving efficiency – catalyst for change December 2008 timetable changes – esp. Buxton – Blackpool, Calder Valley and Marple/New Mills October 2009, addl. capacity, using re-deployed ‘Oldham Loop 142’s Additional trains on Sunday mornings on Calder Valley, December 2009 2008/9 – developing Atherton Sunday service. May 2010 Sunday service starts 11
12. RAIL TIMETABLES – Recent Achievements - 2 2009-11 Development of allocations and deployment of additional stock under HLOS, implemented December 2011 2 tph to Rose Hill, May 2010 1645 Manchester to Sheffield and 1814 return, plus other plus other improvements on Goyt and Hope Valleys, December 2011 Additional Sunday trains on Macclesfield Line (from 1 April 2012)
13. RAIL TIMETABLES – Achievements - 3 December 2012 Goyt Valley – 2tph via Hyde Loop Calder Valley – esp. reduce overcrowding on Sundays, improvements in evenings, minor peak changes, JTI’s. Stalybridge cross Manchester towards Bolton and or Wigan Extend Sunday Southport – Stockport services to Hazel Grove Other refinements across corridors 13
14. Northern Hub: unlocking the North’s potential Manchester is a crossroads in rail network The network is now over-stretched and this will impact on economic potential of North There isn’t space to run more trains Some places are difficult to reach
15. Network Rail’s solution Better, faster, links between cities in North – inc. removing conflicts Increase track and platform capacity for more commuter demand, and opportunities to improve services – esp. on radial routes Better links to Manchester Airport Connect the Calder Valley Freight growth and new terminals can be accommodated Provision for High Speed Rail Strong consensus across North for this scheme
16. The preferred solution
17. The preferred solution in the city centre
18. The potential outputs - 1 Long distance routes Increased frequency New direct connections including to Manchester Airport Improved journey times Commuter corridors Increased frequency and improved journey times Direct services across Manchester Improved connections to city centre destinations Better connections from north east Manchester
19. The potential outputs - 2 Freight Double capacity to/from Trafford Park Capacity for planned terminals Putting freight on rail Balancing the needs of freight trains away crossing central Manchester with passenger Issues – expanding existing or new terminals (e.g. Port Salford)
20. Appraisal £530 million capital cost £4,224 million present value total benefits 4.0 Benefit Cost Ratio Better train performance Main changes to network can be built with minimal disruption
21. North West Electrification 2015 2016 2014 2013
22. Liverpool – Manchester 101 single track kilometres , 32 bridges, 4000 OLE bases December 2013 target date for Newton-le-Willows – Manchester December 2014 target date for Liverpool – Earlestown (and Wigan) Electric operation of Manchester Airport – Scotland & Liverpool services and Manchester Victoria – Liverpool local services Lancashire Triangle - Three phases: December 2014: Huyton to Wigan December 2015: Preston to Blackpool December 2016: Manchester to Preston 190 single track kilometres, 91 bridges / tunnels, 6000 + OLE bases New Power supplies North West Electrification
23. The work - Structures First structures have now been cleared Two key types of work: Lower the track under the existing structure Raise the existing over-bridge structure Big bang approach – multiple structures being worked on each weekend
24. Midweek Night Work A joint Rail Industry and consistent plan, which will be the same every week Innovative solutions for mast construction and wiring, to minimise disruption to passengers. Work will be undertaken on Sunday – Thursday nights, with late evening services replaced by buses Normal train service runs Fridays and Saturdays Work will continue through to commissioning Special Events are considered
25. Testing and Commissioning Possessions for signalling immunisation work Sunday possessions for testing and commissioning of the Overhead Line Equipment Provides an electrified route between Manchester and Newton-le-Willows to enable train crew training to commence prior to the start of Manchester Airport – Scotland Electric services in December 2013
26. Other Work Manchester Victoria Scope and phasing still to be confirmed How does electrification relate to Ordsall Curve? Engineering challenges where station platforms are close to structures which require clearance If the track is to be lowered, platforms may need to be rebuilt
27. Phases 3 and 4 Similar strategy proposed for future phases Preston – Blackpool Manchester – Euxton Junction Some of the Structure Clearance Work likely to be more disruptive Farnworth Tunnel Chorley
28. Increasing Our Stake - devolution? Decisions currently made in Westminster – lack understanding of key local issues Aspiration to specify and manage regional rail services i.e. Become the Franchisor Benefits of greater decision making powers for GM; Integrated Transport System More efficient local service patterns Targeted investment