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Old March 27th 09, 12:22 AM posted to uk.transport.london
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Default West Anglia Main Line Progress Report - DfT

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Published today at:
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/rail/pi/ro...ityeasteng.pdf

Covers the London Liverpool Street to Cambridge/Stansted main line and
London area branches. Quick highlights of proposals:

* 12 car trains London to Cambridge and Stansted in 2012; 'longer'
trains on the other routes


They're going to have to get their skates on to build the Cambridge island
platform then!

* 10 to 15 minute reduction on London to Cambridge and Stansted
journey times


Welcome for sure.

* extension of London Overground services from Stratford to
Northumberland Park (or a shuttle service)
* grade-separation of Coppermill Junction and four-tracking from there
to Tottenham Hale


But not North of there?

* removal of many level crossings in the Lea Valley, both road and foot
* 100mph ruling line speed
* second tunnel on approach to Stansted Airport
* signalling alterations to allow overnight services to/from Stansted
Airport


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Colin Rosenstiel