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Announced in the railway media today, 22 May 2013, the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway can confirm that it has reached agreement with Dinmore Manor Locomotive Ltd (DMLL) for their Collet 'Manor' class 4-6-0 no. 7820 Dinmore Manor to be based at Toddingon, following completion of its current 10-year overhaul. In addition, DMLL's Great Western 28xx class 2-8-0 no. 2874 is also to move to Toddington for restoration from its currently ex-Barry Scrapyard condition.
DMLL's Great Western 28xx class 2-8-0 no. 2874 awaits restoration......
Shakespeare Line Promotion Group
Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 4th June 2013 from 19:00 hours
Venue: Ken Kennett Centre, Justins Avenue, Stratford upon Avon(Justins Avenue is the second left turn on the Birmingham Road when heading south from the A46 roundabout)
A speaker from Ove Arup & Partners will give a presentation on the Avon Rail Link Study
ALL SLPG members, supporters and GUESTS ARE WELCOME..
Refreshments will be available.
If travelling by train, join the service which calls at Hall Green 18:02, Shirley 18:08 and Henley in Arden 18:29. This arrives at Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway at 18:40 and Stratford upon Avon at 18:45. The venue is approximately 10-15 minutes walk away. After the meeting, a train leaves Stratford-upon-Avon at 21:26 and Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway at 21:30.
THE SLPG promotes services on the Hatton-Bearley branch, because it provides a route to/from Stratford. In particular, SLPG tries to get more services for the stations at Claverdon and Bearley.
The Group aims to :
- encourage the use of Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon railway
- promote the line's benefits to residents and visitors
- monitor operational standards of trains and stations
- liaise closely with Train Operating Companies, Government, Councils, and Regulatory Authorities
- promote further development of The Shakespeare Line as a major transport asset for the Birmingham, Solihull and Warwickshire areas
- promote the proposed extension from Stratford to Long Marston - Avon Rail Link >>
To find out more about the Group, please contact :
The Secretary,
SLPG,
12 Morris Field Croft.
Hall Green,
Birmingham B28 0RN
Consultation launched on reducing environmental impact of High Speed Two
16 May 2013
The planned high speed rail line between London and the West Midlands moved another step forward today with the launch of a consultation on the project’s draft Environmental Statement (ES).
The consultation on the draft ES seeks views on an initial assessment of the effects of the new line and the plans that are being put in place to minimise them during the building and operation of the railway.
A series of 26 public information events on the draft ES is being held along the 140 mile route in May and June. At these events the local communities can look at detailed maps of the area affected, read the consultation materials and discuss the proposals in more detail with the HS2 Ltd team.
HS2 Ltd chief executive Alison Munro said:
“HS2 is one of the most significant infrastructure projects undertaken in Britain in many years. It is an engine for growth that will bring a significant economic dividend in the decades ahead. We estimate that the full network between London, Leeds and Manchester will help support the creation of around 100,000 jobs, while freeing up much needed space on the railway and improving transport connections between our biggest cities.
“But we recognise that a project of this scale can’t be delivered without having an environmental effect and causing disruption to people living along the network. The consultation we are launching sets out our current understanding of what effects the new line will have and what we propose to do to minimise them.
“I encourage the public to visit our information events and contribute to the consultation because it is important that we hear their views.”
West Midlands information events:
In addition, earth removed for track laying could be used beside it as noise-absorbing bunds, cutting the amount of earth that has to be transported and therefore reducing the number of tipper truck journeys, meaning less congestion, disruption and pollution.
Around 70% of the line’s surface sections between London and the West Midlands will be insulated by cuttings, landscaping and fencing, helping it to harmonise it with the landscape.
The draft environmental statement is open to full public consultation with responses required by 11 July 2013. Public consultation on the draft ES is not a statutory requirement but the Government has recognised the importance of ensuring widespread engagement on the scheme.
Its publication is a key stage in the project as it helps prepare the formal Environmental Statement that is essential for the hybrid bill – effectively the planning application for the project – due to be published later in 2013.
Download this press release in full (PDF)
The consultation on the draft ES seeks views on an initial assessment of the effects of the new line and the plans that are being put in place to minimise them during the building and operation of the railway.
A series of 26 public information events on the draft ES is being held along the 140 mile route in May and June. At these events the local communities can look at detailed maps of the area affected, read the consultation materials and discuss the proposals in more detail with the HS2 Ltd team.
HS2 Ltd chief executive Alison Munro said:
“HS2 is one of the most significant infrastructure projects undertaken in Britain in many years. It is an engine for growth that will bring a significant economic dividend in the decades ahead. We estimate that the full network between London, Leeds and Manchester will help support the creation of around 100,000 jobs, while freeing up much needed space on the railway and improving transport connections between our biggest cities.
“But we recognise that a project of this scale can’t be delivered without having an environmental effect and causing disruption to people living along the network. The consultation we are launching sets out our current understanding of what effects the new line will have and what we propose to do to minimise them.
“I encourage the public to visit our information events and contribute to the consultation because it is important that we hear their views.”
West Midlands information events:
- Coleshill Junction: The Link, 4 New Rod, Water Orton, Birmingham, B46 1QU. Sat 1 June (9 – 5pm)
- Balsall Common and Hampton in Arden: The Fentham Hall, Marsh Lane, Solihull, B92 0AH. Wed 5 June (12 – 8pm)
- Castle Bromwich and Bromford: Firs and Bromford sports and community centre, Cameronian Croft, Bromford, B36 8UB. Thu 6 June (12 – 8pm)
- Washwood Heath to Curzon Street: Think Tank, Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7Gx. Wed 12 June (12 – 8pm)
- Birmingham interchange and Chelmsley Wood: The Loft, Bluebell centre, West Mall, Chelmsley Wood shopping centre, B37 5TN. Fri 14 June (12 – 8pm)
In addition, earth removed for track laying could be used beside it as noise-absorbing bunds, cutting the amount of earth that has to be transported and therefore reducing the number of tipper truck journeys, meaning less congestion, disruption and pollution.
Around 70% of the line’s surface sections between London and the West Midlands will be insulated by cuttings, landscaping and fencing, helping it to harmonise it with the landscape.
The draft environmental statement is open to full public consultation with responses required by 11 July 2013. Public consultation on the draft ES is not a statutory requirement but the Government has recognised the importance of ensuring widespread engagement on the scheme.
Its publication is a key stage in the project as it helps prepare the formal Environmental Statement that is essential for the hybrid bill – effectively the planning application for the project – due to be published later in 2013.
Download this press release in full (PDF)
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