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WE WISH EVERYBODY A PEACEFUL
AND SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN 2012 ! A
special "thank you" to everyone who has supported the Railway Project over the last few years, whether by subscriptions and
purchases, help and advice or getting the message to others why re-instating the line will be so important for the whole
area. ========================================
The Project's supporters have funded all work to date through the purchase of Bonds, by contributions
from Update subscriptions, book and DVD sales and commissions from rail ticket sales by supporting businesses. Several welcome donations have also been received. About £400,000 has been invested in surveys, design
and environmental work. There are still several
technical and administrative tasks to complete before any construction can start. ================================
Not just talking
about it ...
We are not trying to persuade anyone else that
"they" should re-open the Railway - we are doing it ourselves !
We are compiling all the technical,
environmental and economic material required to build and operate the Railway as an independent line linked into the National
Network. Trains will then be able to run from any part of the UK directly into the Northern Lake
District. The line only closed in 1972. Most of the earthworks
and bridges are still in place.
The stages completed so far are:
· Establishing the feasibility (how to rebuild,
likely passenger numbers, physical challenges)
· Technical
surveys – mapping the ground, condition of structures, noting the gaps to fill
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Alignment planning – route, gradients, curves, speeds, structures to provide
·
Scheme description – detailed assessment of all the construction required, works planning
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Cost estimates – realistic assessment by professional Railway designers and construction specialists
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Environmental impact assessments – ecology, archaeology, visual impact, land and access etc.
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Business case – assessing the ratio of benefit values to costs (from 1.1 to over 3.0 is possible)
What remains to be done: .
· Time sensitive
environmental surveys (when ready to apply for legal powers)
· Identify funding sources for construction
· Outline
contractual proposals for construction and operation
·
Application for a Transport and Works Order (legal powers to operate a public service railway)
· Form
construction and operational teams / alliances
· Fulfil all legal requirements prior
to construction
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Build the line and get approval to operate
· Open
the line and let the trains run
About this website
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This site was launched in 2007, at a stage in the project where much of the technical
and study information required to apply for a Transport and Works Order had been assembled or was being progressed.
The purpose of this site is to present more information about the reinstatement project and less about the history of the
line - which is well documented elsewhere.
The result, we hope, is something of a "mini-library" about
the Railway reinstatement.
This should be of use to anyone with a stake in this project, or seeking inspiration for reopenings
elsewhere.
The project has continued for several years using only appropriate
professionals to carry out the required studies. All work has been done at minimum cost or, in the case of the Directors of
CKP Railways plc, completely unpaid.
We all believe that this Railway needs to be reinstated and are making whatever
efforts are necessary to achieve this result.
On other pages you will find out what we are doing, how you can support
the Reinstatement project, or simply help spread the word.
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