From Watford Observer

Rail link plans get backing

By Dina Behrman


PLANS for the Croxley Rail Link were approved by transport bosses this week, as
part of the Mayor of London's five-year transport plan.

On Wednesday, Transport For London (TFL) gave the plans its backing, which will
see £10billion spent on projects in London, including £97million on a rail link
from Croxley to Watford Junction.

Transport campaigner for Watford and District Friends of the Earth, Terry Figg,
said he was pleased the plans had been approved but said funding was a big
issue. He said: "It very much depends whether the Government will give any
money for this. It hasn't been given funding so far."

The rail link would see the Metropolitan Line re-routed to allow the Watford
branch of the line to be connected with Network Rail's disused Croxley Green to
Watford Junction line, via a new viaduct about one kilometre north of Croxley
station.

According to Mr Figg the scheme would be good news for the area. He said: "It
would certainly help the people of West Watford to get into the town centre and
it would help cut down on traffic congestion.

"But it is a question of funding and political will. There is a lack of any
political clout being used - where are the politicians knocking on ministers'
doors?"

It is hoped cash for the scheme will come from London Underground,
Hertfordshire County Council and Watford Borough Council, with central
Government stumping up about £70million.

The plans also include new stations at Ascot Road and Watford West, plus
refurbishment of platforms and stations at Watford High Street and Watford
Junction. The new link would enable Metropolitan Line trains to run from
Watford Junction to London every ten minutes.

The original transport blueprint has now been revised because of a shortfall in
estimated Government subsidies, although it is not yet known whether this will
effect the Croxley Rail Link.

TFL will now carry out a public consultation before a final decision on the
plans is made.
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............................................
John Burke
Watford Rail User Group

In message , JWBA68
writes
PLANS for the Croxley Rail Link were approved by transport bosses this
week, as part of the Mayor of London's five-year transport plan.

I am surprised to learn that Watford is now part of London. When did
that happen?

Bob.
--
Bob Adams - email address:

(JWBA68) wrote in message ...
From Watford Observer

Rail link plans get backing

By Dina Behrman


PLANS for the Croxley Rail Link were approved by transport bosses this week, as
part of the Mayor of London's five-year transport plan.

On Wednesday, Transport For London (TFL) gave the plans its backing, which will
see £10billion spent on projects in London, including £97million on a rail link
from Croxley to Watford Junction.

Transport campaigner for Watford and District Friends of the Earth, Terry Figg,
said he was pleased the plans had been approved but said funding was a big
issue. He said: "It very much depends whether the Government will give any
money for this. It hasn't been given funding so far."

The rail link would see the Metropolitan Line re-routed to allow the Watford
branch of the line to be connected with Network Rail's disused Croxley Green to
Watford Junction line, via a new viaduct about one kilometre north of Croxley
station.

According to Mr Figg the scheme would be good news for the area. He said: "It
would certainly help the people of West Watford to get into the town centre and
it would help cut down on traffic congestion.

"But it is a question of funding and political will. There is a lack of any
political clout being used - where are the politicians knocking on ministers'
doors?"

It is hoped cash for the scheme will come from London Underground,
Hertfordshire County Council and Watford Borough Council, with central
Government stumping up about £70million.

The plans also include new stations at Ascot Road and Watford West, plus
refurbishment of platforms and stations at Watford High Street and Watford
Junction. The new link would enable Metropolitan Line trains to run from
Watford Junction to London every ten minutes.

The original transport blueprint has now been revised because of a shortfall in
estimated Government subsidies, although it is not yet known whether this will
effect the Croxley Rail Link.

TFL will now carry out a public consultation before a final decision on the
plans is made.
.................................................. ........................
...........................................
John Burke
Watford Rail User Group

Will the money raised by selling Watford Met station to developers go
to fund the project or into somebody's back pocket. Is this factored
into the £97m.

Glad I didn't buy one of the houses next to the current Watford Met
station, they'll be livid!

Kevin wrote:
(JWBA68) wrote in message ...

From Watford Observer

Rail link plans get backing

By Dina Behrman


PLANS for the Croxley Rail Link were approved by transport bosses this week, as
part of the Mayor of London's five-year transport plan.

On Wednesday, Transport For London (TFL) gave the plans its backing, which will
see £10billion spent on projects in London, including £97million on a rail link
from Croxley to Watford Junction.

Transport campaigner for Watford and District Friends of the Earth, Terry Figg,
said he was pleased the plans had been approved but said funding was a big
issue. He said: "It very much depends whether the Government will give any
money for this. It hasn't been given funding so far."

The rail link would see the Metropolitan Line re-routed to allow the Watford
branch of the line to be connected with Network Rail's disused Croxley Green to
Watford Junction line, via a new viaduct about one kilometre north of Croxley
station.

According to Mr Figg the scheme would be good news for the area. He said: "It
would certainly help the people of West Watford to get into the town centre and
it would help cut down on traffic congestion.

"But it is a question of funding and political will. There is a lack of any
political clout being used - where are the politicians knocking on ministers'
doors?"

It is hoped cash for the scheme will come from London Underground,
Hertfordshire County Council and Watford Borough Council, with central
Government stumping up about £70million.

The plans also include new stations at Ascot Road and Watford West, plus
refurbishment of platforms and stations at Watford High Street and Watford
Junction. The new link would enable Metropolitan Line trains to run from
Watford Junction to London every ten minutes.

The original transport blueprint has now been revised because of a shortfall in
estimated Government subsidies, although it is not yet known whether this will
effect the Croxley Rail Link.

TFL will now carry out a public consultation before a final decision on the
plans is made.
................................................ ..........................
...........................................
John Burke
Watford Rail User Group


Will the money raised by selling Watford Met station to developers go
to fund the project or into somebody's back pocket. Is this factored
into the £97m.

"JWBA68" wrote in message
...
From Watford Observer
Rail link plans get backing
By Dina Behrman
...........................................
John Burke, Watford Rail User Group

Etc., etc.
Would it be possible to alter the Met stock to be able to run on the 3 rail
DC system ? If so then the Met line could run into Euston from Watford
Junction.
Cheerz,
Baz

Marratxi wrote:
"JWBA68" wrote in message
...

From Watford Observer
Rail link plans get backing
By Dina Behrman
...........................................
John Burke, Watford Rail User Group


Etc., etc.
Would it be possible to alter the Met stock to be able to run on the 3 rail
DC system ? If so then the Met line could run into Euston from Watford
Junction.
Cheerz,
Baz

The point being...? The Croxley Link is about connecting the
northwestern suburbs to Watford & the WCML - not Watford to London.

--
Dave Arquati
Imperial College, SW7
www.alwaystouchout.com - Transport projects in London

Marratxi wrote:
"JWBA68" wrote in message
...
From Watford Observer
Rail link plans get backing
By Dina Behrman
...........................................
John Burke, Watford Rail User Group

Etc., etc.
Would it be possible to alter the Met stock to be able to run on
the 3 rail DC system ? If so then the Met line could run into
Euston from Watford Junction.

Yeah, great idea. But it would need a bright new brand name.
Something like ........ "Silverlink" perhaps?

--
Richard J.
(to e-mail me, swap uk and yon in address)

On 29 Oct 2004 00:26 (JWBA68) wrote:

From Watford Observer
PLANS for the Croxley Rail Link [...]
On Wednesday, Transport For London (TFL) gave the plans its backing, which will
see £10billion spent on projects in London, including £97million on a rail link
from Croxley to Watford Junction.

"But it is a question of funding and political will. There is a lack of any
political clout being used - where are the politicians knocking on ministers'
doors?"

It's been often said by local and county councillors that Hertfordshire
County Council have been very loth to commit resources, and that the
then minister Glenda Jackson deferred commitment on the excuse that
immanent London mayoral elections and new TfL body might result in
different desires on spending, and that Watford's MP Claire Ward has,
since elected, run hot and cold depending on who's listening ...

It is hoped cash for the scheme will come from London Underground,
Hertfordshire County Council and Watford Borough Council, with central
Government stumping up about £70million.

The overall cost of the scheme has more than doubled within three years;
several amounts have been earmarked since 2001 with only London
Underground's (via TfL) promise outstanding.

The plans also include new stations at Ascot Road and Watford West, plus
refurbishment of platforms and stations at Watford High Street and Watford
Junction.

Watford West will have a new direct pedestrian link to the Hospital and
WFC gound; High Street will have a similar link to the eastern end of
the Harlequin Centre; however, remedial / redevelopment plans for both
Hospital & WFC areas and the former Springs site are currently being
drawn up.

TFL will now carry out a public consultation before a final decision on the
plans is made.

:| There're some residents with houses backing on to the Croxley spur
objecting to the plans on the grounds of noise and nuisance ...

--
paul (C) © 2004 is mine

"Marratxi" wrote in message
...

Would it be possible to alter the Met stock
to be able to run on the 3 rail DC system ?

The Met will have new stock by the time the Croxley Link opens.

--
John Rowland - Spamtrapped
Transport Plans for the London Area, updated 2001
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acro...69/tpftla.html
A man's vehicle is a symbol of his manhood.
That's why my vehicle's the Piccadilly Line -
It's the size of a county and it comes every two and a half minutes

In message , at
18:55:03 on Fri, 29 Oct 2004, paul remarked:
There're some residents with houses backing on to the Croxley spur
objecting to the plans on the grounds of noise and nuisance ...

I'm sure the passengers will be happy to put up with the noise and
nuisance from those residents.
--
Roland Perry