Post by Craig on Mar 20, 2008 20:13:03 GMT 1
I'm surprised that this hasn't already been posted, but for the benefit of anyone who hasn't yet heard, Network Rail have authorised for the Penistone Line to be converted to tram-train operation for a two year trial commencing in 2010.
Presumably the main reason being that a potential second phase of the scheme could involve the vehicles switching over to Supertram's running track (which surely should definitely become part of a full trialling of a new on-road/off-road system).
Hopefully if the trial is successful it could be applied to the busy Harrogate Line, with or without a link to the airport, as has been mooted previously.
Full press release @ www.gnn.gov.uk/environment/fullDetail.asp?ReleaseID=361330&NewsAreaID=2&NavigatedFromDepartment=False or alternatively Northern Rail's version is www.northernrail.org/news/475
Presumably the main reason being that a potential second phase of the scheme could involve the vehicles switching over to Supertram's running track (which surely should definitely become part of a full trialling of a new on-road/off-road system).
Hopefully if the trial is successful it could be applied to the busy Harrogate Line, with or without a link to the airport, as has been mooted previously.
Full press release @ www.gnn.gov.uk/environment/fullDetail.asp?ReleaseID=361330&NewsAreaID=2&NavigatedFromDepartment=False or alternatively Northern Rail's version is www.northernrail.org/news/475