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The line is currently in the process of being restored to passenger service in a project developed and procured by [[Blaenau Gwent]] and [[Caerphilly (county borough)|Caerphilly]] County Borough Councils, [[Newport City Council]], the [[Welsh Assembly Government]] and [[Network Rail]].<ref name="blaenau">[http://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/theworks/news/041105.htm Blaenau Gwent official redevelopment website], accessed 9 May 2006</ref> Capita Symonds are project managing the scheme<ref name="project">[http://www.capitasymonds.co.uk/whatwedo/ourprojects/projectsearch/project.asp?projectid=237 Capita Symonds Scheme Information Page], accessed 20 Apr 2007</ref> and the project contractor is Amey Rail. New stations and services wil be operated by [[Arriva Trains Wales]], the existing train operating company in the region. The Local Authorities will own and operate the station car parks.
The line is currently in the process of being restored to passenger service in a project developed and procured by [[Blaenau Gwent]] and [[Caerphilly (county borough)|Caerphilly]] County Borough Councils, [[Newport City Council]], the [[Welsh Assembly Government]] and [[Network Rail]].<ref name="blaenau">[http://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/theworks/news/041105.htm Blaenau Gwent official redevelopment website], accessed 9 May 2006</ref> Capita Symonds are project managing the scheme<ref name="project">[http://www.capitasymonds.co.uk/whatwedo/ourprojects/projectsearch/project.asp?projectid=237 Capita Symonds Scheme Information Page], accessed 20 Apr 2007</ref> and the project contractor is Amey Rail. New stations and services wil be operated by [[Arriva Trains Wales]], the existing train operating company in the region. The Local Authorities will own and operate the station car parks.


Services are due to commence in 2007 with an hourly passenger service from Ebbw Vale-Cardiff. Dedicated feeder bus services will link the line to Ebbw Vale and Abertillery town centres. Feeder buses will also operate to Newport Ciy Centre from Rogerstone Station.<ref name="ebbw">[http://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/ebbwvalleyrailway/ Official Ebbw Valley Railway Scheme Website] accessed 20 Apr 2007</ref>
[[Image:Schematic Route Plan.JPG|left|thumb|Ebbw Valley Railway Schematic Route Plan]] Services are due to commence in 2007 with an hourly passenger service from Ebbw Vale-Cardiff. Dedicated feeder bus services will link the line to Ebbw Vale and Abertillery town centres. Feeder buses will also operate to Newport Ciy Centre from Rogerstone Station.<ref name="ebbw">[http://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/ebbwvalleyrailway/ Official Ebbw Valley Railway Scheme Website] accessed 20 Apr 2007</ref>


The works include upgrading the existing track to passenger standard, including reinstatement of 3 miles of double track, new colour light signalling, level crossing renewal and construction of six new stations.
The works include upgrading the existing track to passenger standard, including reinstatement of 3 miles of double track, new colour light signalling, level crossing renewal and construction of six new stations.
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It is intended that in the future under Phase II of the Scheme a second hourly service from Ebbw Vale-Newport will be introduced and the passing loop will be extended 7 miles for the Newport services. There are also proposals for additional intermediate stations at Cwm and Pye Corner, together with extensions of the railway line to Ebbw Vale Town Centre and Abertillery to replace the feeder bus services.<ref name="ebbw">[http://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/ebbwvalleyrailway/ Official Ebbw Valley Railway Scheme Website] accessed 20 Apr 2007</ref> The Ebbw Vale extension forms part of the masterplan for the regeneration of the steelworks site with the station located close to the former works offices.<ref name="masterplan">[http://www.erm.com/ERM/adhocweb.nsf/(Page_Name_Web)/EbbwVale_FormerSteelworksSite/ Blaenau-Gwent Steelworks Regeneration Site-Masterplan] accessed 20 Apr 2007</ref> Future phases of the project are promoted by SEWTA.
It is intended that in the future under Phase II of the Scheme a second hourly service from Ebbw Vale-Newport will be introduced and the passing loop will be extended 7 miles for the Newport services. There are also proposals for additional intermediate stations at Cwm and Pye Corner, together with extensions of the railway line to Ebbw Vale Town Centre and Abertillery to replace the feeder bus services.<ref name="ebbw">[http://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/ebbwvalleyrailway/ Official Ebbw Valley Railway Scheme Website] accessed 20 Apr 2007</ref> The Ebbw Vale extension forms part of the masterplan for the regeneration of the steelworks site with the station located close to the former works offices.<ref name="masterplan">[http://www.erm.com/ERM/adhocweb.nsf/(Page_Name_Web)/EbbwVale_FormerSteelworksSite/ Blaenau-Gwent Steelworks Regeneration Site-Masterplan] accessed 20 Apr 2007</ref> Future phases of the project are promoted by SEWTA.


[[Image:Ballast Cleaning Start of Main Works Event.JPG|left|thumb|Ballast Cleaning Start of Main Works Event]]A start of main works event was held in Crumlin on the 28th September 2006<ref name="capita">[http://www.capitasymonds.co.uk/ournews/article.asp?newsid=1487 Capita Symonds Press Coverage] accessed 20 Apr 2007</ref> and was attended by [[Andrew Davies]] (Welsh Assembly Minister for Enterprise, Innovation and Networks) the leaders of Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly County Borough Councils together with AMs Irene James and Trish Law, local councillors, officers and project stakeholders.<ref name="capita">[http://www.capitasymonds.co.uk/ournews/article.asp?newsid=1487 Capita Symonds Press Coverage] accessed 20 Apr 2007</ref> The event marked the start of major works on the scheme with a demonstration of a new rail ballast cleaner.
[[Image:Ballast Cleaning Start of Main Works Event.JPG|left|thumb|Ballast Cleaning at Start of Main Works Event]]A start of main works event was held in Crumlin on the 28th September 2006<ref name="capita">[http://www.capitasymonds.co.uk/ournews/article.asp?newsid=1487 Capita Symonds Press Coverage] accessed 20 Apr 2007</ref> and was attended by [[Andrew Davies]] (Welsh Assembly Minister for Enterprise, Innovation and Networks) the leaders of Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly County Borough Councils together with AMs Irene James and Trish Law, local councillors, officers and project stakeholders.<ref name="capita">[http://www.capitasymonds.co.uk/ournews/article.asp?newsid=1487 Capita Symonds Press Coverage] accessed 20 Apr 2007</ref> The event marked the start of major works on the scheme with a demonstration of a new rail ballast cleaner.


Construction works will continue during 2007 with passenger services due to recommence later in the year.
Construction works will continue during 2007 with passenger services due to recommence later in the year.

Revision as of 12:49, 23 April 2007

Ebbw Valley Line
Principal stations

Cardiff Central
Rogerstone (planning permission granted and construction is planned)
Risca (planning permission granted and construction is planned)
Crosskeys (planning permission granted and construction is planned)
Newbridge (planning permission granted and construction is planned)
Llanhilleth (planning permission granted and construction is planned)
Ebbw Vale Parkway (planning permission granted and construction is planned)

Abertillery station (A proposed station and future extension of the railway to replace the feeder bus service)
Cwm (A proposed future station)
Ebbw Vale (town) (A proposed station and future extension of the railway to replace the feeder bus service)
Pye Corner (A proposed future station)

The Ebbw Valley Line is a railway line in South Wales. The line closed to passenger traffic on 30 April 1962[1], remaining open for freight services only.

The line is currently in the process of being restored to passenger service in a project developed and procured by Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly County Borough Councils, Newport City Council, the Welsh Assembly Government and Network Rail.[2] Capita Symonds are project managing the scheme[3] and the project contractor is Amey Rail. New stations and services wil be operated by Arriva Trains Wales, the existing train operating company in the region. The Local Authorities will own and operate the station car parks.

File:Schematic Route Plan.JPG
Ebbw Valley Railway Schematic Route Plan

Services are due to commence in 2007 with an hourly passenger service from Ebbw Vale-Cardiff. Dedicated feeder bus services will link the line to Ebbw Vale and Abertillery town centres. Feeder buses will also operate to Newport Ciy Centre from Rogerstone Station.[4]

The works include upgrading the existing track to passenger standard, including reinstatement of 3 miles of double track, new colour light signalling, level crossing renewal and construction of six new stations.

It is intended that in the future under Phase II of the Scheme a second hourly service from Ebbw Vale-Newport will be introduced and the passing loop will be extended 7 miles for the Newport services. There are also proposals for additional intermediate stations at Cwm and Pye Corner, together with extensions of the railway line to Ebbw Vale Town Centre and Abertillery to replace the feeder bus services.[4] The Ebbw Vale extension forms part of the masterplan for the regeneration of the steelworks site with the station located close to the former works offices.[5] Future phases of the project are promoted by SEWTA.

File:Ballast Cleaning Start of Main Works Event.JPG
Ballast Cleaning at Start of Main Works Event

A start of main works event was held in Crumlin on the 28th September 2006[6] and was attended by Andrew Davies (Welsh Assembly Minister for Enterprise, Innovation and Networks) the leaders of Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly County Borough Councils together with AMs Irene James and Trish Law, local councillors, officers and project stakeholders.[6] The event marked the start of major works on the scheme with a demonstration of a new rail ballast cleaner.

Construction works will continue during 2007 with passenger services due to recommence later in the year.


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Further reading

References

  1. ^ Daniels G and LA Dench Passengers No More Second Edition, London:Ian Allan Ltd 1973 ISBN 0-7110-0438-2
  2. ^ Blaenau Gwent official redevelopment website, accessed 9 May 2006
  3. ^ Capita Symonds Scheme Information Page, accessed 20 Apr 2007
  4. ^ a b Official Ebbw Valley Railway Scheme Website accessed 20 Apr 2007
  5. ^ Blaenau-Gwent Steelworks Regeneration Site-Masterplan accessed 20 Apr 2007
  6. ^ a b Capita Symonds Press Coverage accessed 20 Apr 2007
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