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james73 wrote:No, but I'd like to have a swatch at those leaflets
james73 wrote:[rail bore]
Sort of, though it doesn't explain the new service in any great detail.
I'm assuming, from that page, that the new line will join to the Anniesland
line, and services will terminate there. This will mean the trains running
empty down the line towards Jordanhill, but turning right at Jordanhill
North junction (?) and parking there, allowing the driver to go to the other
end of the train and take it back up the line to Anniesland.
[/rail bore]
scotia47 wrote:This page:
http://www.railscot.co.uk/schemes/Larkhall/frame.htm
has some info about the Maryhill-Anniesland section. It hints at an autumn 2005 opening date along with the Larkhall line, but I can't see it taking that long to lay one mile of single track line and build just one small station.
james73 wrote:[rail bore]
Sort of, though it doesn't explain the new service in any great detail.
I'm assuming, from that page, that the new line will join to the Anniesland
line, and services will terminate there. This will mean the trains running
empty down the line towards Jordanhill, but turning right at Jordanhill
North junction (?) and parking there, allowing the driver to go to the other
end of the train and take it back up the line to Anniesland.
[/rail bore]
james73 wrote:No, but I'd like to have a swatch at those leaflets
The proposed route for Line One is approximately 24 km long and runs from Maryhill in the north-west through the city centre to Easterhouse in the east of the City.
For simplicity the route is described from west to east, beginning at the Maryhill terminus on the north side of Maryhill Road opposite Maryhill shopping centre.
The route then runs beneath the shopping centre and continues southwards using the existing disused Kirklee railway line, and tunnels beneath the Botanic Gardens and Great Western Road emerging near Kelvinbridge Underground station.
It follows the east bank of the Kelvin to Eldon Street Bridge where it crosses to Kelvin Way. The route then crosses the city centre via Sauchiehall Street, George Street and Ingram Street. This cross city section is on-street throughout a predominantly one way system, although there is an option in the city centre of running trams two way on St Vincent Street and Elmbank Street.
To the east of the city centre the trams will run parallel to the existing Airdrie railway line as far as Parkhead Forge where, following a brief off-street alignment serving Riddrie, Ruchazie, Craigend, Garthamlock and ends at Easterhouse.
The southern route option, via Edinburgh Road, would serve Cranhill, Lightburn and Barlanark and would also lead to Easterhouse. Within Easterhouse a one way tram route would be provided on-street along Lochend Road, Lochdochard Road and Westerhouse Road.
The method of promoting a light railway in Scotland is by submitting an application for a Provisional Order under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act 1936.
SPTE intend to apply for a Provisional Order in 1995.
The subsequent parlimentary procedure will continue for around two years and, if necessary, the Secretary of State may hold a Public Inquiry during that time. Royal Assent for the project could therefore be expected in 1997.
Construction work would commence as soon as possible after Royal Assent has been given, but is unlikely before 1998. It will continue for at least two years leading to commissioning and commencement of operation in the year 2000 at the earliest.
martin wrote:james73 wrote:No, but I'd like to have a swatch at those leaflets
Mainly through sheer laziness, I don't tend to throw things out often. After only about a minute of look, I just found some StrathClyde Tram leaflets, including one with the route. I'll dust down the scanner and post them here when I get a chance, but until then..The proposed route for Line One is approximately 24 km long and runs from Maryhill in the north-west through the city centre to Easterhouse in the east of the City.
For simplicity the route is described from west to east, beginning at the Maryhill terminus on the north side of Maryhill Road opposite Maryhill shopping centre.
The route then runs beneath the shopping centre and continues southwards using the existing disused Kirklee railway line, and tunnels beneath the Botanic Gardens and Great Western Road emerging near Kelvinbridge Underground station.
It follows the east bank of the Kelvin to Eldon Street Bridge where it crosses to Kelvin Way. The route then crosses the city centre via Sauchiehall Street, George Street and Ingram Street. This cross city section is on-street throughout a predominantly one way system, although there is an option in the city centre of running trams two way on St Vincent Street and Elmbank Street.
To the east of the city centre the trams will run parallel to the existing Airdrie railway line as far as Parkhead Forge where, following a brief off-street alignment serving Riddrie, Ruchazie, Craigend, Garthamlock and ends at Easterhouse.
The southern route option, via Edinburgh Road, would serve Cranhill, Lightburn and Barlanark and would also lead to Easterhouse. Within Easterhouse a one way tram route would be provided on-street along Lochend Road, Lochdochard Road and Westerhouse Road.
There's no date on the leaflets, but it does sayThe method of promoting a light railway in Scotland is by submitting an application for a Provisional Order under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act 1936.
SPTE intend to apply for a Provisional Order in 1995.
The subsequent parlimentary procedure will continue for around two years and, if necessary, the Secretary of State may hold a Public Inquiry during that time. Royal Assent for the project could therefore be expected in 1997.
Construction work would commence as soon as possible after Royal Assent has been given, but is unlikely before 1998. It will continue for at least two years leading to commissioning and commencement of operation in the year 2000 at the earliest.
glasgow987654 wrote:there is a 3' square hatch which you really wouldnt take much notice of. When you climb through the hatch there is a metal staircase which takes you down onto what would have been platform level.
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