Written Question · S3W-23782 · Session 3
Given the emails from DB Schenker Rail to Transport Scotland, First ScotRail and Network Rail on 30 November and 11 December 2007 regarding…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive, given the emails from DB Schenker Rail to Transport Scotland, First ScotRail and Network Rail on 30 November and 11 December 2007 regarding the Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine railway line freight timetable study five showing “EWS horror at the loss of in excess of one hour in 83 mile (train) run” from Hunterston to Longannet, how many journeys were proposed by DB Schenker Rail prior to 13 May 2008; when night-time operation was first proposed and by whom, and what information it has on when the Office of the Rail Regulator granted rights to a timetable that included operation between 11 pm and 7 am on the Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine section of the Hunterston to Longannet line.
The answer
The Scottish Government is not aware of how many journeys were proposed by DB Schenker but Network Rail offered 12 paths, Hunterston through to Longannet and return, in their initial offer based on no overnight working.
Proposals to undertake nighttime operations on the Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine railway line were first communicated to Transport Scotland by EWS (now known as DB Schenker) on 15 February 2008.
The Office of Rail Regulation grant Network Rail a licence to operate the rail system, which is reviewed from time to time, and a revised licence came into operation on 1 April 2009. DB Schenker hold a network wide access agreement with Network Rail that is approved by the Office of Rail Regulation. Network Rail is responsible for determining freight timetables in conjunction with freight operating companies in accordance with their access agreements.
Proposals to undertake nighttime operations on the Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine railway line were first communicated to Transport Scotland by EWS (now known as DB Schenker) on 15 February 2008.
The Office of Rail Regulation grant Network Rail a licence to operate the rail system, which is reviewed from time to time, and a revised licence came into operation on 1 April 2009. DB Schenker hold a network wide access agreement with Network Rail that is approved by the Office of Rail Regulation. Network Rail is responsible for determining freight timetables in conjunction with freight operating companies in accordance with their access agreements.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-23782 by reference.