TransPennine Express

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RE: First Transpennine Express

(09/08/2013 17:24)wirralbus Wrote:  

(09/08/2013 16:18)First Class Wrote:  DfT plans to electrify Windermere branch.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/elect...e-district

Bit of a surprise, but very worthwhile IMO.

Should get a good benefit:cost ratio.

Will this be with the existing track and signalling or will a loop be introduced to produce some flexibility on the branch line

For £16m, I would say just electrification for now, cost seems a little high for 10 miles though, so possibly line speed enhancements connected with level crossing upgrades.

You could do a few things like extend the platform at Windermere to accommodate longer trains, (Pendolinos/Charters etc). A Summer only daily London-Windermere service would be popular IMO, (divert one of the Lancaster terminators).

If Windermere is planned, I assume Barrow-in-Furness must be getting considered too.