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Big boost on cards for railway

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Published Date: 05 September 2008

MORE frequent trains, more tracks, improved stations and more freight services are all proposed as Network Rail publishes its long-term strategy aimed at improving rail services in Lancashire and Cumbria.

Covering routes such as Leeds-to-Blackpool, Settle-to-Carlisle and the Cumbrian coast line, the strategy outlines how Network Rail will deliver a system to manage the predicted growth in rail use.

The Lancashire and Cumb-ria Route Utilisation Strategy – illustrates the forecast growth in population, employment and housing, and estimates rail usage over the next 10-15 years, setting out the industry's preferred strategy that could be adopted to help meet demand.

Peter Strachan, route director for Network Rail said: "After a successful consultation, I am convinced we now have a robust and purposeful strategy for delivering a rail network in Lancashire and Cumbria to handle the expected increase in use over the next decade or so."

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