Subsection 2. Recommendations in the
Development Plan.
COTSWOLD and MALVERN LINE
APPRAISAL and DEVELOPMENT PLAN
1998.
The "Development Plan" was
published by the Cotswold Line Promotion Group in February 1998 and contains 14 Sections
(66 pages), covering most aspects of the operation of the line. The final Section (14),
which comprises 9 subsections, is a summary of the conclusions and suggested priorities.
The introductory subsection 1 is shown below. Click on the grey buttons to gain access to
any of the others which you wish to read.
Services on the Cotswold & Malvern Line have been significantly developed
since the 1970s when its future as a through route was in doubt. British Rail retained
Inter-City trains, and the introduction of Sprinters and Thames Turbos offered a
substantially enhanced service. Passenger growth is evident in both the greater frequency
of trains and their increased use. However, the restricted infrastructure is now operating
at full capacity, compromising reliability and limiting future growth irrespective of the
positive initiatives of the train operators.
Subsection 2. Recommendations in the
Development Plan.
Subsection 3. Cotswold and Malvern Line
Strategy.
Subsection 4. Infrastructure Improvements.
Subsection 5. Station Improvements.
Subsection 6. Development and Marketing of
Rail Services.
Subsection 7. The Cotswold Line's Rôle within the National Rail Network.
Subsection 8. The Cotswold Line as a Freight
Route.
Subsection 9. Final Summary.
Copies of the full Appraisal and Development Plan are available from:
Derek Potter (Secretary, CLPG), Homerswood, Boon Street, Eckington, Pershore, Worcs. WR10
3BL, price £1.50 (+ 31p postage within the United Kingdom).