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UK Office of Rail Regulation (ORR)
Regulator publishes key rail statistics for all train operators
15 August 2013
The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has today published key statistics for the 19 franchised train operating companies (TOCs), including the number of passenger journeys taken on each of the TOCs, punctuality and cancellations figures, and complaints data.
Figures comparing 2012-2013 to the previous year show that the number of passenger journeys has increased on 16 of the 19 TOCs, and that the distance travelled by passengers has increased on 16 of the 19 TOCs.
Published data also highlights each TOCs’ performance – measuring the number of trains arriving within five or 10 minutes of the scheduled time, the number of significantly late and cancelled trains and the proportion of complaints dealt with within 20 working days.
To view these statistics, visit ORR's National Rail Trends (NRT) Portal at: http://dataportal.orr.gov.uk
The NRT Portal – which now has over 2,500 subscribers - gives everyone access to a wide range of rail statistics throughout the year. The NRT Portal holds information in one place and is easy to navigate. New data is uploaded onto the Portal each month.
UK Network Rail
Capacity improvement plans revealed by the South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance and Department for Transport.
· Proposals targeting 15% capacity increase by 2019
· Work starts to procure more than 135 extra carriages for suburban routes
· Infrastructure investment to help drive reliability improvements
The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has today published key statistics for the 19 franchised train operating companies (TOCs), including the number of passenger journeys taken on each of the TOCs, punctuality and cancellations figures, and complaints data.
Figures comparing 2012-2013 to the previous year show that the number of passenger journeys has increased on 16 of the 19 TOCs, and that the distance travelled by passengers has increased on 16 of the 19 TOCs.
Published data also highlights each TOCs’ performance – measuring the number of trains arriving within five or 10 minutes of the scheduled time, the number of significantly late and cancelled trains and the proportion of complaints dealt with within 20 working days.
To view these statistics, visit ORR's National Rail Trends (NRT) Portal at: http://dataportal.orr.gov.uk
The NRT Portal – which now has over 2,500 subscribers - gives everyone access to a wide range of rail statistics throughout the year. The NRT Portal holds information in one place and is easy to navigate. New data is uploaded onto the Portal each month.
UK Network Rail
Capacity improvement plans revealed by the South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance and Department for Transport.
· Proposals targeting 15% capacity increase by 2019
· Work starts to procure more than 135 extra carriages for suburban routes
· Infrastructure investment to help drive reliability improvements
Plans are being developed to deliver a transformational capacity increase on one of Europe's busiest rail networks, it was revealed today (14 August 2013).
The blueprint to deliver capacity for almost 10,000 extra peak-time passengers on the route in and out of London Waterloo by 2019 could involve a staged programme of additional, longer trains, platform extensions and re-openings, as well as signalling, track and power supply improvements.
The vision has been spearheaded by the management team at the South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance working in response to the Department for Transport’s rail investment strategy to future-proof one of the country’s key commuter networks.
It includes key improvements around London Waterloo as well as bringing the remaining four platforms of the Waterloo International Terminal back into use. Work is already underway to bring Platform 20 of the former International Terminal back into service from spring 2014.
However under proposals developed by the Alliance, Platforms 21 to 24 could also be brought back into passenger service providing extra capacity from Waterloo, the UK’s busiest railway station. Plans are being developed to extend platforms 1-4 to accommodate longer trains and to carry out track and signalling improvements to maximise the benefits of the platform developments.
The first phase of the plan will see the procurement of more than 135 additional carriages which will run in 10-car formation on the suburban routes of the network. This procurement process has now started and depending on the proposal selected, the first additional trains could be delivered as early as 2016.
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said: “Britain needs a strong economy if it wants to compete globally and effective transport links are absolutely key to that. This is why the Government has embarked on one of the biggest programmes of rail modernisation ever.
“It’s also vital to cost effectively create additional capacity at Waterloo - the capital’s busiest railway station - making the proposals from South West Trains and Network Rail doubly important.”
Tim Shoveller, Managing Director of the South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance, said: “Our network is currently one of the busiest in Europe carrying almost 210 million passengers a year.
“We already have confirmed plans are in place to deliver improvements in capacity over the next two years. However, the huge success of the railway in the UK means it will get significantly busier in the next two decades and beyond. There is also a need to invest in the infrastructure to improve the daily reliability for today's customers.
"The Alliance between South West Trains and Network Rail means we are working more closely together, thinking big and creating plans for the long-term to deliver significant improvements for passengers.
“The blueprint we are developing in partnership with the Department for Transport is a massive programme of work and requires significant investment. These plans will greatly improve what is a key part of the country's transport infrastructure and ensure our rail network continues to support economic growth."
Plans are already in place to deliver capacity for an additional 23,000 extra peak-time passengers per day through the roll-out of an additional 108 carriages by the end of 2014. These carriages, secured through the Government’s High Level Output Specification programme, will provide longer trains on key peak-time services. Work has already taken place on the lengthening of platforms at over 60 stations to enable 10-car trains to operate on key routes.
The South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance currently runs around 1,700 trains a day in and out of London Waterloo, carrying nearly 210 million passengers a year. However, with the huge growth in rail travel in the UK, this is forecast to increase to nearly 380 million a year by 2030.
About the South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance
· The South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance was formed on 29 April 2012 with the aim of delivering an improved service for passengers with faster, more customer-focused decision-making. It is also a step towards delivering a more efficient and cost effective railway for the long term.
· A single joint management team now look after train services and infrastructure across the South West Trains / Wessex route.
· The Alliance is the first of its kind in the UK.
· Train services operated by the Alliance are some of the busiest commuter train services in the UK.
Over 2,000 passenger and freight services run on the network every day and the route covers 643 miles of track, with 1375 sets of points and 4394 signals.
Work starts on £8m Hexham Goods Yard retail development
Network Rail has been granted planning permission for a major redevelopment of the goods yard at Hexham station and will start on site during August to create a modern £8m retail facility. This investment will also deliver station improvements for passengers.The blueprint to deliver capacity for almost 10,000 extra peak-time passengers on the route in and out of London Waterloo by 2019 could involve a staged programme of additional, longer trains, platform extensions and re-openings, as well as signalling, track and power supply improvements.
The vision has been spearheaded by the management team at the South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance working in response to the Department for Transport’s rail investment strategy to future-proof one of the country’s key commuter networks.
It includes key improvements around London Waterloo as well as bringing the remaining four platforms of the Waterloo International Terminal back into use. Work is already underway to bring Platform 20 of the former International Terminal back into service from spring 2014.
However under proposals developed by the Alliance, Platforms 21 to 24 could also be brought back into passenger service providing extra capacity from Waterloo, the UK’s busiest railway station. Plans are being developed to extend platforms 1-4 to accommodate longer trains and to carry out track and signalling improvements to maximise the benefits of the platform developments.
The first phase of the plan will see the procurement of more than 135 additional carriages which will run in 10-car formation on the suburban routes of the network. This procurement process has now started and depending on the proposal selected, the first additional trains could be delivered as early as 2016.
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said: “Britain needs a strong economy if it wants to compete globally and effective transport links are absolutely key to that. This is why the Government has embarked on one of the biggest programmes of rail modernisation ever.
“It’s also vital to cost effectively create additional capacity at Waterloo - the capital’s busiest railway station - making the proposals from South West Trains and Network Rail doubly important.”
Tim Shoveller, Managing Director of the South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance, said: “Our network is currently one of the busiest in Europe carrying almost 210 million passengers a year.
“We already have confirmed plans are in place to deliver improvements in capacity over the next two years. However, the huge success of the railway in the UK means it will get significantly busier in the next two decades and beyond. There is also a need to invest in the infrastructure to improve the daily reliability for today's customers.
"The Alliance between South West Trains and Network Rail means we are working more closely together, thinking big and creating plans for the long-term to deliver significant improvements for passengers.
“The blueprint we are developing in partnership with the Department for Transport is a massive programme of work and requires significant investment. These plans will greatly improve what is a key part of the country's transport infrastructure and ensure our rail network continues to support economic growth."
Plans are already in place to deliver capacity for an additional 23,000 extra peak-time passengers per day through the roll-out of an additional 108 carriages by the end of 2014. These carriages, secured through the Government’s High Level Output Specification programme, will provide longer trains on key peak-time services. Work has already taken place on the lengthening of platforms at over 60 stations to enable 10-car trains to operate on key routes.
The South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance currently runs around 1,700 trains a day in and out of London Waterloo, carrying nearly 210 million passengers a year. However, with the huge growth in rail travel in the UK, this is forecast to increase to nearly 380 million a year by 2030.
Notes:
For media enquiries about the South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance, contact either the South West Trains press office on 01738 442111/email media@stagecoachgroup.com or the Network Rail press office on 020 3356 9166 /9164/email mediarelations@networkrail.co.uk. Please note, a joint response will be given to media enquiries.About the South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance
· The South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance was formed on 29 April 2012 with the aim of delivering an improved service for passengers with faster, more customer-focused decision-making. It is also a step towards delivering a more efficient and cost effective railway for the long term.
· A single joint management team now look after train services and infrastructure across the South West Trains / Wessex route.
· The Alliance is the first of its kind in the UK.
· Train services operated by the Alliance are some of the busiest commuter train services in the UK.
Over 2,000 passenger and freight services run on the network every day and the route covers 643 miles of track, with 1375 sets of points and 4394 signals.
Work starts on £8m Hexham Goods Yard retail development
The scheme will transform the 3.2 acre site, creating nearly 40,000 sq ft of retail space including a 20,000 sq ft Homebase and garden centre, as well as units for Majestic Wines and Pets at Home. Outline consent has also been granted for four additional office or warehouse units.
Rail passengers will benefit from this development with new pedestrian and step-free access to the northern platform (platform 1), vehicle access to the north of the station along with a new 24-space car park which will be leased to Northern Rail.
Stuart Kirkwood, head of development, at Network Rail said: “This is a significant investment for Hexham and we are very pleased to have joined forces with local developers to make better use of railway land to benefit the local community. This scheme is our first direct development, making it a significant one for Network Rail. This new approach enables us to stay in the development cycle for longer and retain ownership of the property. By developing the site in this way we will earn financial returns which can be fed back to support our railway investment. Schemes such as Hexham will help to reduce public subsidy of the railway, by using commercial proceeds to upgrade stations at no cost to the taxpayer.”
Completion is scheduled for early 2014.
All profits generated from Network Rail’s commercial activity are reinvested in the railway.
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Rail passengers will benefit from this development with new pedestrian and step-free access to the northern platform (platform 1), vehicle access to the north of the station along with a new 24-space car park which will be leased to Northern Rail.
Stuart Kirkwood, head of development, at Network Rail said: “This is a significant investment for Hexham and we are very pleased to have joined forces with local developers to make better use of railway land to benefit the local community. This scheme is our first direct development, making it a significant one for Network Rail. This new approach enables us to stay in the development cycle for longer and retain ownership of the property. By developing the site in this way we will earn financial returns which can be fed back to support our railway investment. Schemes such as Hexham will help to reduce public subsidy of the railway, by using commercial proceeds to upgrade stations at no cost to the taxpayer.”
Completion is scheduled for early 2014.
All profits generated from Network Rail’s commercial activity are reinvested in the railway.
The Rail Engineer........current articles.....
Working in partnership
Every year, Network Rail recognises and awards its suppliers for excellence over the preceding twelve months.
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Steve Scrimshaw, managing director Siemens Rail Systems UK, reflects on a turbulent couple of years for the company and the highs and lows of one of the most important rail contracts of recent times.Crossrail Thames Tunnels
Chris Parker visited the Plumstead portal of the Thames Tunnels to see one of Crossrail's 1,000-tonne TBMs up close.
Last lap for Russian Railways
David Shirres finds out firsthand how Sochi's brand new rail infrastructure is shaping up ahead of next year's Winter Olympics.
Rising to the railway challenge
Back for its second year, the IMechE Railway Challenge pitted teams of engineering students and apprentices against each other to see who could design and build the best locomotive.
Read latest issue of The Rail Engineer here..
Shedmaster Railway News
Shenyang tramway opens - Railway Gazette
Russian Railways Logistics delivers oversized refinery equipment - Railway Gazette
World Heritage & Railway News
New 2013 Guide Book just in. | North Yorkshire Moors Railway :: A steam train adventure through the stunning Yorkshire Moors
GWR - Gloucestershire's mainline heritage railway - Tewkesbury bridge demolition benefits Broadway
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