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Last chance to comment on rail plans for the South West

This week sees the end of the consultation on the Peninsula Rail Task Force’s draft 20 Year Plan for rail improvements across the South West. Launched earlier this month, the plan sets out the vision for rail connectivity across the peninsula and potential improvements to achieve this over the next 20 years.“The plan is our business case to government for a resilient, reliable railway with enough capacity for passengers to travel in comfort.  We can make a far better case with the support of our rail users, so we urge anyone with an interest in the South West rail network – be they

Mind the Gap – call for crucial funding for rail report

The Peninsula Rail Task Force (PRTF) is calling on the Transport Minister to step in and provide crucial funding for two network rail studies that will form part of the evidence for investment into the South West rail network.Chair of the PRTF, Cllr Andrew Leadbetter said: “When we were invited by the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State to put forward our plans for the South West rail network, we were pleased that our issues of poor connectivity were finally being recognised. “We have been determined to put forward a sound business case. We know we’re up against a lot of

Autumn Statement reaction, Peninsula Rail Task Force comment

The news that the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement has confirmed the work of the Peninsula Rail Task Force to deliver a report into the future of rail in the South West, but there is a cautious welcome for the remainder of the announcement.Councillor Andrew Leadbetter, Chair of the Peninsula Rail Task Force said:” We have been working hard to develop the report to Government setting out our ambitions for the rail network in the South West for many months now.  “Whilst it is reassuring to see that the electrification of the main line is still continuing as it will bring indirect benefits,

Autumn Statement reaction, Peninsula Rail Task Force comment

The news that the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement has confirmed the work of the Peninsula Rail Task Force to deliver a report into the future of rail in the South West, but there is a cautious welcome for the remainder of the announcement.Councillor Andrew Leadbetter, Chair of the Peninsula Rail Task Force said:” We have been working hard to develop the report to Government setting out our ambitions for the rail network in the South West for many months now. “Whilst it is reassuring to see that the electrification of the main line is still continuing as it will bring indirect benefits, and

ON TRACK – the vision for the South West Rail Network

The Peninsula Rail Task Force has launched a consultation for its interim report on the South West rail network.On Track sets out the vision for the peninsula and the first steps needed to achieve the programme of work, which will improve the network over the next 20 years. Chair of the Peninsula Rail Task Force, Councillor Andrew Leadbetter said: “We have been campaigning and pressing the Government to deliver a programme of improvement for the South West rail network, creating greater resilience, faster journey times and increasing capacity. Our priority is to achieve a railway fit for

New Train Services in South West

Strictly under embargo until 12:30pm, 30 July 2015The Peninsula Rail Task Force welcomes the announcements made by First Great Western and the Department For Transport of the addition of new trains for services in the South West. Twenty-nine high speed Hitachi AT300 Trains will replace part of the current fleet running between the South West peninsula and London. The new trains will lead to reductions in journey time by up to 14 minutes between Penzance and London, moving the region closer to its goal of a two and quarter hour journey between Plymouth and London and three and a half

Peninsula Rail Task Force - statement

23/03/2015“The Peninsula Rail Task Force welcomes the news from First Great Western that the new direct award will provide faster journey times, more capacity and improved rolling stock as a positive contribution to our continuing campaign. This is a important and significant step in the right direction:  the extra capacity for the Exeter area, more trains to and from Cornwall and Paignton will start to alleviate some of the pressures on our rail network. The prospect of updating our trains, consigning our ageing slam doors to history would bring helpful reductions in journey times.  "

Peninsula Rail Task Force statement

A year after the rail line was severed at Dawlish, another weekend of disruption has happened across the South West rail network due to signalling problems.  However,  the situation may be about to change as the Peninsula Rail Task Force has had its inaugural meeting with Department of Transport and Network Rail officials before meeting with the Secretary of State, Patrick McLoughlin.The Task Force met to discuss its proposals to make the rail network more resilient and reliable, ensuring that the Dawlish line remains the main line and is amply protected, along with measures to achieve

Statement: Peninsula Rail Task Force

As the latest report from the Transport Select Committee, “investing in the Railways’ acknowledges the South West has been 'starved of investment’, the South West Peninsula Rail Task Force has queried the ‘Long Term Economic Plan’ announced by the Chancellor and Prime Minister today.  The Peninsula Rail Task Force, a partnership of local authorities from Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay, the SW Chamber of Commerce and both LEPs has been campaigning for greater investment into the region’s rail and road networks following the severe weather incidents of 2012. Chair of the

Peninsula Rail Task Force proposals  - Prime Minister puts them on track for the future

Members of the Peninsula Rail Task Force and MP Gary Streeter met with the Prime Minister, David Cameron today to discuss rail plans for the South West.After the recent announcements leading up to the Autumn Statement, the Prime Minister has provided reassurance that the wider rail connectivity is vital to the South West. He has offered to talk to officials at the Department of Transport to  consider the entire suite of proposals set out by the Task Force, including additional routes to the Dawlish mainline. Chair of the Peninsula Rail Task Force, Cllr. Andrew Leadbetter said: “We are

South West rail improvements welcomed by Peninsula Rail Task Force

Peninsula Rail Task Force comment 3rd December 2014The Peninsula Rail Task Force has welcomed confirmation in the Autumn Statement that there will be investment into Dawlish to improve the resilience. The Statement announces: 2.205 Dawlish rail services – The government will support Network Rail in its work to improve the resilience of the railway at Dawlish. Additionally, it will ask Network Rail to examine wider issues surrounding connectivity to and within the south-west peninsula. Specifically, Network Rail will consider alternatives to the current mainline route to the south-west

Going electric could give £6 billion boost to South West Peninsula

Press Release / For immediate distribution - 25/11/14Electrifying mainline rail services to the South West Peninsula could deliver a £6 billion boost to the region’s economy, says a new report published today.The economic study into the electrification of rail services to Plymouth and Cornwall says the return to the South West economy could be £100 million a year - £6 billion over a 60-year appraisal period for new infrastructure – with faster journey times for passengers.The study for the Peninsula Rail Task Force says electric trains are cheaper, faster and more reliable to operate

Response to the Great Western franchise announcement by the Peninsula Rail Task Force

Chair of the Peninsula Rail Task Force, Councillor Andrew Leadbetter said: “ We welcome the announcement today by Government to award the Great Western contract to First Great Western. This provides vital continuity and helpful certainty for the next four years. We recognise the value and importance of maintaining our strong partnership to keep Government to their pledge to improve our rail networks.  First Great Western is a key partner in our task force, and we are pleased we can continue our joint approach.”

Response to the Great western franchise announcement by the Peninsula Rail Task Force

Chair of the Peninsula Rail Task Force, Councillor Andrew Leadbetter said: “ We welcome the announcement today by Government to award the Great Western contract to First Great Western. This provides vital continuity and helpful certainty for the next four years. We recognise the value and importance of maintaining our strong partnership to keep Government to their pledge to improve our rail networks.  First Great Western is a key partner in our task force, and we are pleased we can continue our joint approach.”

Response to the Great western franchise announcement by the Peninsula Rail Task Force

Chair of the Peninsula Rail Task Force, Councillor Andrew Leadbetter said: “ We welcome the announcement today by Government to award the Great Western contract to First Great Western. This provides vital continuity and helpful certainty for the next four years. We recognise the value and importance of maintaining our strong partnership to keep Government to their pledge to improve our rail networks.  First Great Western is a key partner in our task force, and we are pleased we can continue our joint approach.”

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