The answer is a definite maybe. There is a project in
CP5▸ looking at it, which may result in platform extensions on a case by case basis:
Thames Valley Electric Multiple Unit Capability Works
Project reference code: W004
HLOS▸ driver: Other electrification projects
Operating route: Western
Last updated: March 2014
CP5 output driver
To provide infrastructure capability enhancements to enable the operation of
EMUs▸ in the
Thames Valley area ^ Paddington to Newbury, Oxford and associated branch lines. This
will enable additional capacity and a cleaner environment. Capacity is as per Great Western
Main Line and Thames Valley branch electrification.
Scope of works
Network Rail believes that the constituent parts of these infrastructure capability works are
as follows:
- gauge clearance for the new or cascaded EMUs in the Thames Valley - it is expected that
all gauging works will be covered under the IEP▸ capability workstream as the kinetic
envelope for a Class 319 is inside the new Class 800 and Class 801 trains and the
Class 16x that it replaces; and - a review of station operations at all stations where EMU trains are due to stop; this may
result in changes such as: platform extensions; selective door opening; revisions to
permissive working for attaching, detaching; platform sharing arrangements and
alterations to signal controls and signal locations to deal with changes to train operations
and alterations to DOO▸ equipment (CCTV▸ , lighting and mirrors).
DfT» have indicated that the initial EMU operations will utilise class 319 units operating up to
12-car in length over the following core route sections:
Core routes
- Paddington to Oxford.
- Slough to Windsor and Eton Central.
- Maidenhead to Marlow.
- Twyford to Henley.
- Reading to Newbury.
- Reading to Basingstoke.
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