Join us on May 11, 2013 at the sixth annual National Train Day to show that trains matter to you, your town, and your community. Attend an event around the country, host your own, and until then, spend some time on http://www.nationaltrainday.com to learn more about the ways trains impact our daily lives.
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Hochtief to replace Pont Briwet bridge in North Wales
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European Parliament starts work on the Fourth Railway Package
On 19 March, the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism officially appointed the rapporteurs who will be leading the discussions on all aspects of the Fourth Railway Package. The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) is looking forward to cooperating with all appointed Members of the European Parliament in order to achieve the best possible legislative solutions for a sector that constantly aims to improve its performance in terms of efficiency and customer satisfaction.
CER is currently working on a detailed position on the European Commission’s proposal, in order to be able to provide all rapporteurs with rail sector expertise as soon as possible.
“This package will deeply affect the functioning of the rail sector” said CER Executive Director Libor Lochman “both with its technical pillar and with the parts dealing with the governance of rail companies and the opening of the domestic passenger market. It will definitely shape rail’s future – and we are ready to commit all our energies in contributing to this cornerstone of European transport policy”.
In this context, CER takes note of the results of the orientation debate which took place in the Transport Council on 11 March. Several concerns have been raised by Member States regarding the proposed recast of the Directive on Interoperability. The rail sector shares with Council the goal of establishing relations between the European Railway Agency (ERA) and the National Safety Authorities which will neither compromise railway safety nor overload rail companies with an even more cumbersome administrative burden.
CER is however convinced that the currently costly and lengthy procedures relating to safety certification and authorizations for placing vehicles in service must be streamlined and controlled by a single European authority. Such a reform would have substantial positive effects, not only for the rail sector, but ultimately also for its customers and for European citizens.
“CER reiterates its demand to both Parliament and Council to put the technical pillar on the fast track, since this part of the package will undoubtedly bring visible positive economic effects enabling the rail system development and making it attractive for entrepreneurs interested at offering train services” added Libor Lochman.
The two other pillars of the Fourth Railway Package are more controversial and contain a number of aspects which CER cannot support. A detailed response to these proposals is in preparation, and CER looks forward to fruitful exchanges of views with both Parliament and Council on these matters.
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On 19 March, the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism officially appointed the rapporteurs who will be leading the discussions on all aspects of the Fourth Railway Package. The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) is looking forward to cooperating with all appointed Members of the European Parliament in order to achieve the best possible legislative solutions for a sector that constantly aims to improve its performance in terms of efficiency and customer satisfaction.
CER is currently working on a detailed position on the European Commission’s proposal, in order to be able to provide all rapporteurs with rail sector expertise as soon as possible.
“This package will deeply affect the functioning of the rail sector” said CER Executive Director Libor Lochman “both with its technical pillar and with the parts dealing with the governance of rail companies and the opening of the domestic passenger market. It will definitely shape rail’s future – and we are ready to commit all our energies in contributing to this cornerstone of European transport policy”.
In this context, CER takes note of the results of the orientation debate which took place in the Transport Council on 11 March. Several concerns have been raised by Member States regarding the proposed recast of the Directive on Interoperability. The rail sector shares with Council the goal of establishing relations between the European Railway Agency (ERA) and the National Safety Authorities which will neither compromise railway safety nor overload rail companies with an even more cumbersome administrative burden.
CER is however convinced that the currently costly and lengthy procedures relating to safety certification and authorizations for placing vehicles in service must be streamlined and controlled by a single European authority. Such a reform would have substantial positive effects, not only for the rail sector, but ultimately also for its customers and for European citizens.
“CER reiterates its demand to both Parliament and Council to put the technical pillar on the fast track, since this part of the package will undoubtedly bring visible positive economic effects enabling the rail system development and making it attractive for entrepreneurs interested at offering train services” added Libor Lochman.
The two other pillars of the Fourth Railway Package are more controversial and contain a number of aspects which CER cannot support. A detailed response to these proposals is in preparation, and CER looks forward to fruitful exchanges of views with both Parliament and Council on these matters.
Network Rail
New King’s Cross station celebrates happy first birthday as satisfaction rockets
King’s Cross station has seen a record-breaking jump in customer satisfaction in the year since the award-winning western concourse opened to the public, new research shows.
The latest annual figures from Passenger Focus shows King’s Cross station has risen from bottom to joint-second among Network Rail's managed stations in the satisfaction table, with 94% of passengers satisfied compared with just 56% in spring 2011. King’s Cross is now just 1% behind its neighbour, St Pancras International.
Anthony Smith, Passenger Focus chief executive, said: “Passengers tell us that station improvements make a big difference to their journey experience – and the revamped King’s Cross station has achieved a 33 percentage point increase in satisfaction in our most recent National Passenger Survey. Our message to industry is to ensure that any investment is targeted at things that passengers want.”
Since March 2012 King’s Cross station has seen:
Whilst the redevelopment will not be completed until the new public square opens this autumn, the new concourse has already dramatically changed the way passengers feel about the station. Stylish, modern, clean, easy to use – these are just a few of the words used to describe the concourse.
Network Rail station manager, Tom Caine said: “Passengers now have the modern, spacious concourse they deserve and a facility capable of taking everything that’s thrown at it, as we saw during the Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics and Paralympics.
“With the opening of the new King’s Cross Square in the autumn we’ll see a further big step forward with the station’s contribution to the regeneration of the whole area.
“I’d like to thank everybody for their patience whilst we carried out the work and hope it gives some assurance to passengers that the inconveniences incurred whilst we develop other stations such as London Bridge and Waterloo is well worth it”
The stunning glass and steel western concourse – the biggest of its kind in Europe – has also been widely acclaimed , winning numerous awards, most recently the MIPIM Awards 2013 (Best Refurbished Building and Special Jury Award) and Rail Station of the Year at the London Transport Awards 2013.
John McAslan CBE, executive chairman and founder of John McAslan + Partners, said: “We are very proud of our role as lead architects and master-planners of the King's Cross station redevelopment, and it's immensely satisfying that the project was delivered on time, ready for the capital's celebration of the London Olympics last summer.”
Other research carried out by Network Rail in February 2013 shows:
King’s Cross station redevelopment - the story so farSince work started in 2007, Network Rail has added a new platform, built the new concourse, restored both the eastern and western ranges (which run the length of the station) and restored the original Victorian roof which sits between the two. Not a single train has been cancelled as a result of the work during the five-year construction period.
The western concourseDesigned by award-winning architects John McAslan + Partners, the western concourse - a stunning glass and steel roof structure (the largest of its kind in Europe) – sensitively complements the Grade-1 listed station’s heritage to create a space for passengers that is three-times larger than the former concourse, with improved links to both the London Underground network and St Pancras International station, buses and taxis.
Awards won include:
TimelineNovember 2007: Network Rail obtains full planning permission for station redevelopment
March 2009: refurbishment of the eastern range building complete
December 2009: London Underground ticket hall opens
May 2010: new platform (Platform 0) under the eastern range opens
19 March 2012: new Western Concourse opens
August 2012: restoration of Victorian roof complete
October 2012: removal of old concourse and start of work on King’s Cross Square
Autumn 2013: new public square opens marking project completion
King’s Cross Square – opens autumn 2013For the final phase, Network Rail have removed the front canopy and are busy creating a new 7,000m2 square, bringing something of the grandness and old-world charm of Europe’s city-centre railway stations to the heart of the capital. The square will open to the public in autumn 2013. The square has been designed by award winning architects Stanton Williams.
Anthony Smith, Passenger Focus chief executive, said: “Passengers tell us that station improvements make a big difference to their journey experience – and the revamped King’s Cross station has achieved a 33 percentage point increase in satisfaction in our most recent National Passenger Survey. Our message to industry is to ensure that any investment is targeted at things that passengers want.”
Since March 2012 King’s Cross station has seen:
- The opening of the award-winning western concourse, giving passengers three times more space with more shops and better facilities
- The completion of the reglazing and renovation of the main train shed roofs
- A problem-free London 2012, with longer, more frequent trains running later into the night
- The closure and demolition of the old and cramped southern concourse to reveal the original Victorian façade and make room for London’s newest space – King’s Cross Square
Whilst the redevelopment will not be completed until the new public square opens this autumn, the new concourse has already dramatically changed the way passengers feel about the station. Stylish, modern, clean, easy to use – these are just a few of the words used to describe the concourse.
Network Rail station manager, Tom Caine said: “Passengers now have the modern, spacious concourse they deserve and a facility capable of taking everything that’s thrown at it, as we saw during the Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics and Paralympics.
“With the opening of the new King’s Cross Square in the autumn we’ll see a further big step forward with the station’s contribution to the regeneration of the whole area.
“I’d like to thank everybody for their patience whilst we carried out the work and hope it gives some assurance to passengers that the inconveniences incurred whilst we develop other stations such as London Bridge and Waterloo is well worth it”
The stunning glass and steel western concourse – the biggest of its kind in Europe – has also been widely acclaimed , winning numerous awards, most recently the MIPIM Awards 2013 (Best Refurbished Building and Special Jury Award) and Rail Station of the Year at the London Transport Awards 2013.
John McAslan CBE, executive chairman and founder of John McAslan + Partners, said: “We are very proud of our role as lead architects and master-planners of the King's Cross station redevelopment, and it's immensely satisfying that the project was delivered on time, ready for the capital's celebration of the London Olympics last summer.”
Notes:
Passenger researchResearch carried out annually by Passenger Focus shows King’s Cross station has risen from bottom to joint second in satisfaction table.- Spring 2011 - 56%
- Autumn 2011 – 61%
- Spring 2012 – 71%
- Autumn 2012 – 93%
Other research carried out by Network Rail in February 2013 shows:
- 94% of KX station users agree or strongly agree that ‘investment in the railways is good for the economy’, up from 87% in 2012
- 90% of KX station users believed that King’s Cross Station has improved a great deal/a lot compared to what it was a year or so ago and this rises to 93% for Leisure station users and non-passengers
- 38% of KX station users say that they use catering facilities a lot more or a bit more often since the opening of the new Western concourse
- 27% of KX station users say that they use the retail outlets a lot more or a bit more often
- The majority of respondents believe the new Western Concourse has improved all aspects of the station with appearance (95% saying yes), environment (93%), signage (86%) and accessibility (85%) as the most obvious improvements
King’s Cross station redevelopment - the story so farSince work started in 2007, Network Rail has added a new platform, built the new concourse, restored both the eastern and western ranges (which run the length of the station) and restored the original Victorian roof which sits between the two. Not a single train has been cancelled as a result of the work during the five-year construction period.
The western concourseDesigned by award-winning architects John McAslan + Partners, the western concourse - a stunning glass and steel roof structure (the largest of its kind in Europe) – sensitively complements the Grade-1 listed station’s heritage to create a space for passengers that is three-times larger than the former concourse, with improved links to both the London Underground network and St Pancras International station, buses and taxis.
Awards won include:
- Winner, MIPIM Awards 2013, Best Refurbished Building and Special Jury Award
- Winner, London Transport Awards 2013, Rail Station of the Year
- Winner, London Planning Awards 2012/13, Best Building Project
- Winner, Bentley ‘Be Inspired’ Award 2012 (Innovation in Building category)
- Winner, Elle Decoration Awards 2012
- Winner, National Rail Awards 2012, Project of the Year
- Winner, Institute of Structural Engineer Awards 2012, Infrastructure or Transportation Structures
- Winner, British Construction Industry Award 2012, Conservation Award
- Winner, National Transport Award, Tom McCarthy Award, Infrastructure Project of the Year 2012
- Overall Winner, New London Awards 2012 (and winner of both Transport & Infrastructure and Conservation & Retrofit categories)
- Winner, AJ Retrofit Award 2012, Transport Building
- Winner, Network Rail Partnership Awards 2012, Heritage and Best Large Project
- Winner, ICE London Civil Engineering Awards 2012
- Winner, Network Rail Partnership Award for Heritage 2010, Eastern Range
TimelineNovember 2007: Network Rail obtains full planning permission for station redevelopment
March 2009: refurbishment of the eastern range building complete
December 2009: London Underground ticket hall opens
May 2010: new platform (Platform 0) under the eastern range opens
19 March 2012: new Western Concourse opens
August 2012: restoration of Victorian roof complete
October 2012: removal of old concourse and start of work on King’s Cross Square
Autumn 2013: new public square opens marking project completion
King’s Cross Square – opens autumn 2013For the final phase, Network Rail have removed the front canopy and are busy creating a new 7,000m2 square, bringing something of the grandness and old-world charm of Europe’s city-centre railway stations to the heart of the capital. The square will open to the public in autumn 2013. The square has been designed by award winning architects Stanton Williams.
All change in Reading this Easter
Passengers in Reading are being asked to prepare themselves for 10 days of changes to train services as their new station arrives this Easter.
Staff from Network Rail, First Great Western and Reading Borough Council are on hand from 7.30am until 6.30pm on Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th March to answer questions about the £895m investment in the area which includes the upgrade of the station and work to unblock the bottleneck on the railway.
From Friday 29th March to Sunday 7th April there is planned disruption to train services, with passengers being urged to check before they travel. From Tuesday 2nd April commuters will be able to use the station’s four new platforms, two new entrances and a spectacular new link bridge for the first time.
Bill Henry, Network Rail programe director, said: “We realise it will be an inconvenience to passengers to plan alternative routes while we undertake the most ambitious part of this massive project to date. If there was any other way that we could deliver the improvements we would do it. But passengers should understand that during the 10 days of disruption to train services we plan to achieve as much as we could in 20 weekends of work.
“By compressing together the work we need to do we are on target to finish the upgrades one year ahead of schedule in 2015. This Easter is an historic one at Reading – as it will see the wonderful new parts of the station being opened to the public for the first time. It will also see the biggest commissioning of new track, signalling and infrastructure works at one time in the history of Network Rail. We have a huge task ahead of us, but all of this is only possible through the patience of the travelling public and for that I would like to thank them.”
During the ten-day period, the platforms that trains arrive into and depart from will change, and passengers are being asked to check which platform their trains will depart from on arrival at the station. First Great Western will have staff on hand to help customers while they get used to the changes.
First Great Western managing director, Mark Hopwood, said: “The works taking place over Easter are the most extensive phase of the upgrade scheme to date. Network Rail is doing a fantastic job improving Reading station and we’re looking forward to unveiling the latest phase in the redevelopment of our station to customers after Easter.
“We have sought to minimise disruption to our customers’ journeys as far as possible as Network Rail carries out these essential works, which will mean improved journeys for thousands of rail passengers. However, many journeys will be affected and I’d encourage anyone travelling through Reading and surrounding stations during this period to check their journeys before they travel.”
After the first phase of the new station opens on 2nd April, there will be around 12 months of further improvement works. These will include the demolition of the old link bridge and replacing old canopies and platforms, bringing them up to the standard of the new parts of the station.
By spring 2014, the entire station upgrade will be complete, with the whole project, including a new viaduct to unblock the bottleneck on the railway, remaining on course to be finished in 2015 – one year ahead of schedule.
Passengers and the public are also set to benefit from work Reading Borough Council is doing to improve the areas outside the station’s two new entrances.
Tony Page, Reading Borough Council’s lead councillor for regeneration, transport and planning, said: "When complete the council's new interchanges, to the north and the south of the station, will markedly enhance the environment in and around the station, providing much improved facilities for pedestrians, cyclists and bus and taxi passengers.
“The opening of the newly re-furbished subway underneath the station creates a route right into the town centre for people approaching the station from the northern side. For the tens of thousands of passengers who use Reading station every day, including a great many Reading residents of course, the new station will be a huge improvement."
The station upgrades are just one part of the Reading improvement scheme, which also includes the construction of a new train care depot, a viaduct to provide more room for trains, the widening of Cow Lane, new signalling to improve reliability and the introduction of overhead electrical lines to allow new state-of-the-art electric trains to run.
Network Rail started work to build the new viaduct in January 2013.
Work is due to start next month on a £20m project to replace the wooden Pont Briwet viaduct near Porthmadog in North Wales with a new bridge.
From Friday 29th March to Sunday 7th April there is planned disruption to train services, with passengers being urged to check before they travel. From Tuesday 2nd April commuters will be able to use the station’s four new platforms, two new entrances and a spectacular new link bridge for the first time.
Bill Henry, Network Rail programe director, said: “We realise it will be an inconvenience to passengers to plan alternative routes while we undertake the most ambitious part of this massive project to date. If there was any other way that we could deliver the improvements we would do it. But passengers should understand that during the 10 days of disruption to train services we plan to achieve as much as we could in 20 weekends of work.
“By compressing together the work we need to do we are on target to finish the upgrades one year ahead of schedule in 2015. This Easter is an historic one at Reading – as it will see the wonderful new parts of the station being opened to the public for the first time. It will also see the biggest commissioning of new track, signalling and infrastructure works at one time in the history of Network Rail. We have a huge task ahead of us, but all of this is only possible through the patience of the travelling public and for that I would like to thank them.”
During the ten-day period, the platforms that trains arrive into and depart from will change, and passengers are being asked to check which platform their trains will depart from on arrival at the station. First Great Western will have staff on hand to help customers while they get used to the changes.
First Great Western managing director, Mark Hopwood, said: “The works taking place over Easter are the most extensive phase of the upgrade scheme to date. Network Rail is doing a fantastic job improving Reading station and we’re looking forward to unveiling the latest phase in the redevelopment of our station to customers after Easter.
“We have sought to minimise disruption to our customers’ journeys as far as possible as Network Rail carries out these essential works, which will mean improved journeys for thousands of rail passengers. However, many journeys will be affected and I’d encourage anyone travelling through Reading and surrounding stations during this period to check their journeys before they travel.”
After the first phase of the new station opens on 2nd April, there will be around 12 months of further improvement works. These will include the demolition of the old link bridge and replacing old canopies and platforms, bringing them up to the standard of the new parts of the station.
By spring 2014, the entire station upgrade will be complete, with the whole project, including a new viaduct to unblock the bottleneck on the railway, remaining on course to be finished in 2015 – one year ahead of schedule.
Passengers and the public are also set to benefit from work Reading Borough Council is doing to improve the areas outside the station’s two new entrances.
Tony Page, Reading Borough Council’s lead councillor for regeneration, transport and planning, said: "When complete the council's new interchanges, to the north and the south of the station, will markedly enhance the environment in and around the station, providing much improved facilities for pedestrians, cyclists and bus and taxi passengers.
“The opening of the newly re-furbished subway underneath the station creates a route right into the town centre for people approaching the station from the northern side. For the tens of thousands of passengers who use Reading station every day, including a great many Reading residents of course, the new station will be a huge improvement."
The station upgrades are just one part of the Reading improvement scheme, which also includes the construction of a new train care depot, a viaduct to provide more room for trains, the widening of Cow Lane, new signalling to improve reliability and the introduction of overhead electrical lines to allow new state-of-the-art electric trains to run.
Network Rail started work to build the new viaduct in January 2013.
Unique partnership plans to replace Pont Briwet Bridge
The construction contract has been awarded to HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction, with work scheduled to begin on site in May for completion in February 2015.
Funding for the project will come not just from Network Rail but also includes over £9m from the European Regional Development Fund, administered by the Welsh Government, which has also made a substantial contribution of approximately £5m via the Mid Wales Regional Transport Consortium, TraCC. Gwynedd Council is also contributing to the partnership as well as managing the project. This funding is allowing for a full replacement of the existing structure rather than continuing to make ongoing repairs.
The current 22-span structure carries the single track Cambrian Coast railway from Dovey Junction to Pwllheli and a single track toll road across the Afon Dwyryd for cars. Heavier and larger vehicles, such as lorries and buses, are unable to use the existing bridge and face an extra eight-mile journey from Penrhydeudraeth to the Harlech road.
The proposed new structure will continue to carry the single track railway but also provide a two-lane public highway and cycle route and the current toll fees will be removed when the project is complete. The line speed across the new bridge will also be raised from 30 kilometres per hour to 65kph (18.6mph to 40.3mph) as part of plans to deliver faster journey times on the route.
Mark Langman, Network Rail’s Wales route managing director, said: "This scheme joins a number of other rail improvement projects in North Wales that will help deliver better journeys and boost economic growth in the area. The work at Pont Briwet bridge will make it easier to get to travel between Harlech, Penryndeudraeth and Porthmadog and we would like to thank people for their patience whilst this important work is carried out."
Councillor Barry Thomas, chair of the Mid Wales Transport Consortium Board, said that this was yet another excellent example of how TraCC are able to make a real positive impact on transport links within the region.
He said: “Discussions relating to Pont Briwet Bridge have been ongoing for some time and I am delighted that it can now finally proceed. This will be a major boost for the area, and will undoubtedly have positive impacts for rail and bus passengers with shorter journey times as well as drivers of larger or heavier vehicles who will be able to take advantage of a far more direct route across the river. TraCC is delighted to be a part of this major project.”
The new bridge will be 18 metres wide compared to the existing 8.5-metre wide structure. It will be built in phases so that train services will not be unnecessarily disrupted. A temporary bridge will also be provided for vehicle crossings.
Design development has been delivered by both Network Rail and Gwynedd Council who have worked closely together to deliver a detailed ground investigation and environmental surveys. These have been used as a detailed submission for Listed Building Consent, Planning Permission and Environmental Impact Assessment.
Funding for the project will come not just from Network Rail but also includes over £9m from the European Regional Development Fund, administered by the Welsh Government, which has also made a substantial contribution of approximately £5m via the Mid Wales Regional Transport Consortium, TraCC. Gwynedd Council is also contributing to the partnership as well as managing the project. This funding is allowing for a full replacement of the existing structure rather than continuing to make ongoing repairs.
The current 22-span structure carries the single track Cambrian Coast railway from Dovey Junction to Pwllheli and a single track toll road across the Afon Dwyryd for cars. Heavier and larger vehicles, such as lorries and buses, are unable to use the existing bridge and face an extra eight-mile journey from Penrhydeudraeth to the Harlech road.
The proposed new structure will continue to carry the single track railway but also provide a two-lane public highway and cycle route and the current toll fees will be removed when the project is complete. The line speed across the new bridge will also be raised from 30 kilometres per hour to 65kph (18.6mph to 40.3mph) as part of plans to deliver faster journey times on the route.
Mark Langman, Network Rail’s Wales route managing director, said: "This scheme joins a number of other rail improvement projects in North Wales that will help deliver better journeys and boost economic growth in the area. The work at Pont Briwet bridge will make it easier to get to travel between Harlech, Penryndeudraeth and Porthmadog and we would like to thank people for their patience whilst this important work is carried out."
Councillor Barry Thomas, chair of the Mid Wales Transport Consortium Board, said that this was yet another excellent example of how TraCC are able to make a real positive impact on transport links within the region.
He said: “Discussions relating to Pont Briwet Bridge have been ongoing for some time and I am delighted that it can now finally proceed. This will be a major boost for the area, and will undoubtedly have positive impacts for rail and bus passengers with shorter journey times as well as drivers of larger or heavier vehicles who will be able to take advantage of a far more direct route across the river. TraCC is delighted to be a part of this major project.”
The new bridge will be 18 metres wide compared to the existing 8.5-metre wide structure. It will be built in phases so that train services will not be unnecessarily disrupted. A temporary bridge will also be provided for vehicle crossings.
Design development has been delivered by both Network Rail and Gwynedd Council who have worked closely together to deliver a detailed ground investigation and environmental surveys. These have been used as a detailed submission for Listed Building Consent, Planning Permission and Environmental Impact Assessment.
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