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Originally Posted by RF News
Network Rail is considering five new intercity routes across the UK because passenger numbers have increased by 40% in a decade. The Paddington-to-Penzance line is one of those to be included in a study by the company.
Network Rail said there is a huge case to be made for expansion. If the proposals go ahead it is hoped to have new tracks laid by 2025.
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It's all very well Network Rail 'considering' it,
THEY aren't the ones who make the decisions or have to fund it.
The case has to put to ORR/DfT, and they would decide according to a cost benefit analysis.
When you consider that DfT wants to reduce the amount of spending for the next few financial periods and that most of the available money is already accounted for (eg, Thameslink 2000 & Crossrail,etc), I doubt very much whether this one will see the light of day.