Tuesday 1 Nov 2011
NETWORK RAIL’S INVESTMENT IN THE NORTH EXHBITION COMES TO MERSEYSIDE
- Region & Route:
Network Rail will be showcasing plans to improve the rail network across the North at a series of exhibitions in Merseyside this month.
Network Rail’s vision for faster, more frequent rail services between the region’s main cities as well as plans to electrify the railway between Manchester, Liverpool, Huyton and Wigan will be on display for passenger and local communities to view and comment on.
Events are taking place at the following venues:
- Thursday 3 November, St Helens Central station, 15:00 – 19:00
- Tuesday 8 November, Huyton station, 15:00 – 19:00
- Friday 11 November, Lime Street station, 07:00 – 09:30, 15:00 – 19:00
- Saturday 12 November, Lime Street station, 10:00 – 17:00
David Golding, Network Rail’s programme sponsor for north west electrification, said: “Electrification presents a huge opportunity and is vital for Britain’s long-term, low-carbon economic growth. Electrifying key rail routes will deliver more reliable journeys for thousands of passengers with much needed additional capacity. We are keen to share our plans with the public and look forward to hearing their views.”
Further exhibitions across Wigan, Preston and Blackpool will be announced shortly.
Notes to editors
1. Electrifying key routes in the North West between Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool and Preston. The government confirmed funding for this important investment in October 2010 and the work will help deliver a reliable railway, tackle overcrowding and reduce the cost of the railway.
2. The programme for electrification is set out below:
- The section from Manchester to Newton-le-Willows is due to be electrified in 2013
- The section from Newton-le-Willows to Liverpool line, plus Huyton to Wigan – due for completion in 2014
- Blackpool to Preston – due for completion in 2015
- Manchester to Euxton Junction (Chorley) – due for completion in 2016
3. Further information can be found at www.networkrail.co.uk/electrification
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