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« Reply #75 on: March 19, 2021, 15:30:26 » |
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It's good that this has been given the go ahead, I'd hope that those pursuing funding, will not pause, but open a case now for the reopening of other stations in addition to the new Okehampton Parkway one. Given the timescales that these projects have any delay would be unwelcome. I trust that the extant platforms at intermediate stations will be included in the relayed track design being proposed so that reopening is not compromised by any re-alignment in the relaying now to be undertaken.
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« Reply #76 on: March 19, 2021, 17:12:44 » |
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 East Okehampton masterplan by Robert, on Flickr The Parkway station is planned between employment land and near to housing land both having some development. Any stations between here and Crediton would increase journey times for little gain. |
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« Reply #77 on: March 19, 2021, 17:15:41 » |
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The opening of a new station at Okehampton East will make Sampford Courtney even less viable, I'd have thought.
So would I. Sampford Courtenay isn't at all big. There's a lot of new housing appearing around Okehampton, though, so the eastern station would make sense. The current Okehampton station will be a transport hub, hopefully with a bus to meet every train. It's a bit of a schlep from the town centre. Edit: As REVUpminster posted while I was typing. |
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« Reply #78 on: March 20, 2021, 23:32:16 » |
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« Reply #79 on: March 21, 2021, 13:03:18 » |
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The Parkway station is likely to be a big hit with people driving in from N Cornwall and W Devon, and Exeter commuters. Driving in the Exeter at rush hour is terrible.
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« Reply #80 on: March 21, 2021, 18:43:01 » |
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The Parkway station is likely to be a big hit with people driving in from N Cornwall and W Devon, and Exeter commuters. Driving in the Exeter at rush hour is terrible.
I agree but the existing station will be good too - plenty of parking, more than 100 spaces. Parkway station will be a really good addition when it comes (and I'd say it is "when" rather than "if") |
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« Reply #81 on: March 22, 2021, 07:49:25 » |
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I have the feeling that this is going to be popular, with full early services from Day One.
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« Reply #82 on: March 24, 2021, 09:43:02 » |
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 Okehampton station 26 February 2021 by Robert, on Flickr On another site the coaches in platform 2 have been moved to renew the track in platform 3 and check the gauge between tracks is up to modern standards.  Okehampton Car park 21 March 2021 by Robert, on Flickr A "few" sleepers in the car park. It does look like the four foot is just that!! |
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« Reply #83 on: March 24, 2021, 15:12:57 » |
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As one of my colleagues commented, its interesting (and great) that concrete sleepers are being used and not steel. Perhaps shows that the possibility of extending to Meldon (for the quarry) or Tavistock (and Plymouth) are being considered. I understand steel is used where traffic is less heavy and slower. Good to see the relaying is being done to a high standard.
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« Reply #84 on: March 24, 2021, 16:06:02 » |
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To a certain extent that is indeed the case - steel won’t be used on high speed and intensive routes, but the choice also comes down to the cost of steel vs concrete at the time which can fluctuate AIUI▸ .
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« Reply #85 on: March 26, 2021, 09:06:07 » |
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From another site. All the heritage stock has been moved to the quarry sidings by class 08 and class 31 locomotives. Both engines pulled the 11 carriages from platform 2.
The class 31 and a general utility van placed for removal by road.
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« Reply #86 on: March 26, 2021, 11:50:15 » |
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Is it known yet whether or not track will be relaid on both through platforms at Okehampton, and points for a (passing) loop installed or does the plan consist of a single stub with a connection to a separate Okehampton-Meldon section?
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« Reply #87 on: March 26, 2021, 12:05:12 » |
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Is it known yet whether or not track will be relaid on both through platforms at Okehampton, and points for a (passing) loop installed or does the plan consist of a single stub with a connection to a separate Okehampton-Meldon section?
Track won't be relaid on both platforms and there won't be points for a passing loop either, I'm afraid. Only the single line into the operational platform is needed for the passenger service. |
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« Reply #88 on: March 27, 2021, 08:21:05 » |
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Thanks, Richard B. Well, it's a start, and the most important thing is to get the service up and running.
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