Written Question · S3W-23786 · Session 3
Whether the 2,200 ton trailing weight referred to in the minutes of the meeting between DB Schenker Rail, First ScotRail, Transport Scotlan…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the 2,200 ton trailing weight referred to in the minutes of the meeting between DB Schenker Rail, First ScotRail, Transport Scotland and Network Rail on 22 February 2008 was the same as the weight used in the 2002 Scott Wilson impact study and what the proposed increase in the trailing weight is following the lengthening of the Elderslie loop.
The answer
The weight used in the Scott Wilson Report was based on the use of 20 x HTA wagons each weighing 100 tonnes, therefore the Environmental Statement assumed a trailing weight of 2,000 tonnes.
There is no proposal to increase the trailing weight of Hunterston “ Longannet trains on the completion of the lengthening of Elderslie loop
The objective of the Elderslie loop lengthening project is to replace Arkleston up loop, which will be incorporated into the new four track layout east of Paisley. It will increase operational flexibility and allow freight trains to be recessed clear of the main line during perturbations.
It will not facilitate increases in the trailing weights of Hunterston “ Longannet trains as these trains are limited to 23 x HTA wagons due to constraints on the track and signalling within the Longannet Power station site.
Currently the Hunterston
- Longannet trains are unable to be recessed in Elderslie loop and the timetable is constructed on that basis. Thus whilst the lengthening of Elderslie loop will allow longer, hence, heavier trains to use the loop, it will not impact on the trailing weight of the Hunterston “ Longannet trains.
There is no proposal to increase the trailing weight of Hunterston “ Longannet trains on the completion of the lengthening of Elderslie loop
The objective of the Elderslie loop lengthening project is to replace Arkleston up loop, which will be incorporated into the new four track layout east of Paisley. It will increase operational flexibility and allow freight trains to be recessed clear of the main line during perturbations.
It will not facilitate increases in the trailing weights of Hunterston “ Longannet trains as these trains are limited to 23 x HTA wagons due to constraints on the track and signalling within the Longannet Power station site.
Currently the Hunterston
- Longannet trains are unable to be recessed in Elderslie loop and the timetable is constructed on that basis. Thus whilst the lengthening of Elderslie loop will allow longer, hence, heavier trains to use the loop, it will not impact on the trailing weight of the Hunterston “ Longannet trains.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-23786 by reference.