Wisbech To March Rail Link Options Being Discussed
The title of this post, is the same as that of this article on the BBC.
This is the sub-heading.
Four options for a “rail” service between the Fenland towns of Wisbech and March are being considered by Network Rail.
These four options appear to be.
- Conventional rail
- Tram-train
- Light rail
- Very light rail
Note.
- I suspect all modes have their supporters.
- But only the first two options would be able to connect to Ely or Cambridge.
- The last two options would probably just be a shuttle to March.
I have looked at the route on OpenRailwayMap and there is no less than a dozen level crossings between March and Wisbech.
Even for very light rail, the engineering costs of these level crossings will be large.
Conclusion
I have a feeling that the costs of the engineering required for this scheme might kill it.
The Anonymous Widower 
See https://www.wisbechrail.org.uk/ and especially the link to the recent article in Railwatch.
Comment by Peter Robins | November 21, 2023 |
Light Rail doesn’t need to eliminate the LXings its the only viable option and potentially could be managed on batteries as well so minimal need for electrification works. It also enables through running but top speed maybe a blocker but perfectly possibly to align the service to meet train arrival and departures. Pretty well all European railways manage coordinated transport far better than the UK does.
Comment by nickrl | November 21, 2023 |