"Peter Masson" wrote in message
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"Tom Anderson" wrote

AIUI, there won't be a huge amount of track-sharing. Crossrail gets
exclusive use of the slow tracks on the GWML, although it'll share with
HEx from Airport Junction to Heathrow Central.

AIUI Crossrail won't have exclusive use of the Relief Lines - freight and,
if Crossrail terminates at Maidenhead, a Paddington - (intermediate
stops) -
Maidenhead - Twyford - Reading service will continue, though Crossrail
will
be able to dictate the paths other operators may use. Provision of a
diveunder at Acton (for freight joining from Acton Wells or Acton Yard) is
indicative that freight will continue to use teh Relief Lines.


This map was pointed out recently on ORR site, gives a fair idea of the
impact of crossrail on the existing lines...

http://www.rail-reg.gov.uk/upload/pd...le_line_GW.pdf

Paul