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  • Share At present the frequency of GBR/SWR trains to Waterloo on the Hounslow Loop from Brentford is up to 4tph and ideally would increase. Will the existence of the WLO mean that the frequency of these trains are restricted to 2 tph (as off peak post-Covid) due to lack of train paths/signalling capacity? on Facebook Share At present the frequency of GBR/SWR trains to Waterloo on the Hounslow Loop from Brentford is up to 4tph and ideally would increase. Will the existence of the WLO mean that the frequency of these trains are restricted to 2 tph (as off peak post-Covid) due to lack of train paths/signalling capacity? on X (formerly Twitter) Share At present the frequency of GBR/SWR trains to Waterloo on the Hounslow Loop from Brentford is up to 4tph and ideally would increase. Will the existence of the WLO mean that the frequency of these trains are restricted to 2 tph (as off peak post-Covid) due to lack of train paths/signalling capacity? on Linkedin Email At present the frequency of GBR/SWR trains to Waterloo on the Hounslow Loop from Brentford is up to 4tph and ideally would increase. Will the existence of the WLO mean that the frequency of these trains are restricted to 2 tph (as off peak post-Covid) due to lack of train paths/signalling capacity? link

    At present the frequency of GBR/SWR trains to Waterloo on the Hounslow Loop from Brentford is up to 4tph and ideally would increase. Will the existence of the WLO mean that the frequency of these trains are restricted to 2 tph (as off peak post-Covid) due to lack of train paths/signalling capacity?

    Bluebustours asked 6 days ago

    The West London Orbital (WLO) would operate alongside existing services across the proposed route, including the  South Western services on the Hounslow Loop. We are working closely with Network Rail on timetable assessment work to plan the most efficient way to incorporate the additional WLO services. Work to date demonstrates that there are not expected to be any impacts to frequencies or journey times of existing passenger services. This includes safeguarding for the future reintroduction of a 4tph off-peak Hounslow Loop service.

  • Share The A404 Craven Park road bridge, and its neighbour, are being rebuilt to W12 standard. What's YOUR assessment of Network Rail having to upgrade the rest of the Dudding Hill line to W12, AFTER - rather than BEFORE - your passenger service had opened? Has Network Rail suggested to you what the cost to them would be updating [a] before or [b] after? What is the GROSS cost to YOU, of them updating [a] before or [b] after? Would this be covered in your Transport and Works Act proposal? on Facebook Share The A404 Craven Park road bridge, and its neighbour, are being rebuilt to W12 standard. What's YOUR assessment of Network Rail having to upgrade the rest of the Dudding Hill line to W12, AFTER - rather than BEFORE - your passenger service had opened? Has Network Rail suggested to you what the cost to them would be updating [a] before or [b] after? What is the GROSS cost to YOU, of them updating [a] before or [b] after? Would this be covered in your Transport and Works Act proposal? on X (formerly Twitter) Share The A404 Craven Park road bridge, and its neighbour, are being rebuilt to W12 standard. What's YOUR assessment of Network Rail having to upgrade the rest of the Dudding Hill line to W12, AFTER - rather than BEFORE - your passenger service had opened? Has Network Rail suggested to you what the cost to them would be updating [a] before or [b] after? What is the GROSS cost to YOU, of them updating [a] before or [b] after? Would this be covered in your Transport and Works Act proposal? on Linkedin Email The A404 Craven Park road bridge, and its neighbour, are being rebuilt to W12 standard. What's YOUR assessment of Network Rail having to upgrade the rest of the Dudding Hill line to W12, AFTER - rather than BEFORE - your passenger service had opened? Has Network Rail suggested to you what the cost to them would be updating [a] before or [b] after? What is the GROSS cost to YOU, of them updating [a] before or [b] after? Would this be covered in your Transport and Works Act proposal? link

    The A404 Craven Park road bridge, and its neighbour, are being rebuilt to W12 standard. What's YOUR assessment of Network Rail having to upgrade the rest of the Dudding Hill line to W12, AFTER - rather than BEFORE - your passenger service had opened? Has Network Rail suggested to you what the cost to them would be updating [a] before or [b] after? What is the GROSS cost to YOU, of them updating [a] before or [b] after? Would this be covered in your Transport and Works Act proposal?

    LondonNW10 asked 24 days ago

    We understand that Network Rail will be upgrading the whole of the Dudding Hill line to W12 gauge in advance of WLO services commencing. This is to facilitate W12 gauge freight trains serving the new Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange which is due to open in 2028.

    The earliest date for construction to start on the WLO project is 2031. We have therefore not estimated the cost of upgrading the rest of the line to W12 gauge as this would not be necessary to deliver the WLO project.

    Any gauge clearance works required to deliver the WLO project on the route between Hounslow and Hendon will be covered in our Transport & Works Act Order application.

  • Share How would the proposal impact frequencies on the South Western Railway through the Hounslow Loop, as Hounslow only has two platforms at the moment? Would a third reversing-only platform be built? on Facebook Share How would the proposal impact frequencies on the South Western Railway through the Hounslow Loop, as Hounslow only has two platforms at the moment? Would a third reversing-only platform be built? on X (formerly Twitter) Share How would the proposal impact frequencies on the South Western Railway through the Hounslow Loop, as Hounslow only has two platforms at the moment? Would a third reversing-only platform be built? on Linkedin Email How would the proposal impact frequencies on the South Western Railway through the Hounslow Loop, as Hounslow only has two platforms at the moment? Would a third reversing-only platform be built? link

    How would the proposal impact frequencies on the South Western Railway through the Hounslow Loop, as Hounslow only has two platforms at the moment? Would a third reversing-only platform be built?

    Rednaxela asked 28 days ago

    The West London Orbital (WLO) would operate alongside existing services across the proposed route, including the South Western services on the Hounslow Loop. We are working closely with Network Rail on timetable assessment work to plan the most efficient way to incorporate the additional WLO services. Work to date demonstrates that there are not expected to be any impacts to frequencies or journey times of existing passenger services. A third platform would not be built at Hounslow, instead we are proposing turnback sidings west of the station, which are short sections of new track off the main running lines that allow trains to leave passenger service, wait, and rejoin the route without blocking other trains.

  • Share Have you collected any information about the reasons why motorists use Bollo Lane to cross the level crossing there? How will vehicles access x+why Chiswick Works? on Facebook Share Have you collected any information about the reasons why motorists use Bollo Lane to cross the level crossing there? How will vehicles access x+why Chiswick Works? on X (formerly Twitter) Share Have you collected any information about the reasons why motorists use Bollo Lane to cross the level crossing there? How will vehicles access x+why Chiswick Works? on Linkedin Email Have you collected any information about the reasons why motorists use Bollo Lane to cross the level crossing there? How will vehicles access x+why Chiswick Works? link

    Have you collected any information about the reasons why motorists use Bollo Lane to cross the level crossing there? How will vehicles access x+why Chiswick Works?

    John19 asked about 1 month ago

    At this stage we do not hold detailed information on the origins and destinations of vehicles using Bollo Lane level crossing; more data will be collected as part of the next stage of work.

    There are no plans to close the level crossing used by the 70 and 440 buses, which would continue to access Chiswick Business Park; and access by vehicles to the Chiswick Works building and other properties between the crossings can continue via the same level crossing. No decision has been made yet on whether the Mildmay line crossing would close.

  • Share Exciting- what would be the impact on wildlife where the current tracks are used less frequently for freight? on Facebook Share Exciting- what would be the impact on wildlife where the current tracks are used less frequently for freight? on X (formerly Twitter) Share Exciting- what would be the impact on wildlife where the current tracks are used less frequently for freight? on Linkedin Email Exciting- what would be the impact on wildlife where the current tracks are used less frequently for freight? link

    Exciting- what would be the impact on wildlife where the current tracks are used less frequently for freight?

    MonksPark commuter asked about 1 month ago

    Wildlife is an important consideration for the scheme. A detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will be undertaken to identify any potential effects on habitats and species, and appropriate measures will be put in place to avoid, reduce or mitigate impacts where necessary.

  • Share Where exactly will the station entrances be to Old Oak Common Lane station. on Facebook Share Where exactly will the station entrances be to Old Oak Common Lane station. on X (formerly Twitter) Share Where exactly will the station entrances be to Old Oak Common Lane station. on Linkedin Email Where exactly will the station entrances be to Old Oak Common Lane station. link

    Where exactly will the station entrances be to Old Oak Common Lane station.

    marksafecycling asked about 1 month ago

    The proposed Old Oak Common Lane station would be accessed from a new east-west pedestrian bridge being planned by the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation.

  • Share Will you be using the existing train tracks currently running through Gladstone Park or using more park land for this? on Facebook Share Will you be using the existing train tracks currently running through Gladstone Park or using more park land for this? on X (formerly Twitter) Share Will you be using the existing train tracks currently running through Gladstone Park or using more park land for this? on Linkedin Email Will you be using the existing train tracks currently running through Gladstone Park or using more park land for this? link

    Will you be using the existing train tracks currently running through Gladstone Park or using more park land for this?

    Anna! asked about 1 month ago

    The proposed West London Orbital (WLO) service would use the existing rail tracks through Gladstone Park.

  • Share I want to ask about the possible closure of the Churchfield Road Level Crossing. 1/ Has there been any analysis of the sources and destinations of vehicles crossing it (ie local traffic as opposed to from outside Central/East Acton) 2/ Will a set of options to replace the function of the crossing and of leaving the crossing open be provided after this consultation 3/ Has a reasonable amount of money been included for replacement in the current outline business case budget? 4/ Will consideration be given to changing traffic flow in the area to reduce crossing vehicle use. on Facebook Share I want to ask about the possible closure of the Churchfield Road Level Crossing. 1/ Has there been any analysis of the sources and destinations of vehicles crossing it (ie local traffic as opposed to from outside Central/East Acton) 2/ Will a set of options to replace the function of the crossing and of leaving the crossing open be provided after this consultation 3/ Has a reasonable amount of money been included for replacement in the current outline business case budget? 4/ Will consideration be given to changing traffic flow in the area to reduce crossing vehicle use. on X (formerly Twitter) Share I want to ask about the possible closure of the Churchfield Road Level Crossing. 1/ Has there been any analysis of the sources and destinations of vehicles crossing it (ie local traffic as opposed to from outside Central/East Acton) 2/ Will a set of options to replace the function of the crossing and of leaving the crossing open be provided after this consultation 3/ Has a reasonable amount of money been included for replacement in the current outline business case budget? 4/ Will consideration be given to changing traffic flow in the area to reduce crossing vehicle use. on Linkedin Email I want to ask about the possible closure of the Churchfield Road Level Crossing. 1/ Has there been any analysis of the sources and destinations of vehicles crossing it (ie local traffic as opposed to from outside Central/East Acton) 2/ Will a set of options to replace the function of the crossing and of leaving the crossing open be provided after this consultation 3/ Has a reasonable amount of money been included for replacement in the current outline business case budget? 4/ Will consideration be given to changing traffic flow in the area to reduce crossing vehicle use. link

    I want to ask about the possible closure of the Churchfield Road Level Crossing. 1/ Has there been any analysis of the sources and destinations of vehicles crossing it (ie local traffic as opposed to from outside Central/East Acton) 2/ Will a set of options to replace the function of the crossing and of leaving the crossing open be provided after this consultation 3/ Has a reasonable amount of money been included for replacement in the current outline business case budget? 4/ Will consideration be given to changing traffic flow in the area to reduce crossing vehicle use.

    iannai asked about 1 month ago

    We need to do more work on the level crossing proposals as part of the overall development of the WLO  project. At this stage we do not hold detailed information on the sources and destinations of vehicles using the level crossing at Churchfield Road; more data will be collected as part of the next phase of work.

    Following the consultation, we are planning to engage with local communities around the level crossings to help us identify the best solutions and before any options are finalised.

    No decision has been made yet on whether the crossing would close. Managing traffic flows will be considered, working closely with Ealing Council as the highway authority in the area.

  • Share Would the proposed WLO service have any impacts on SWR services? Specifically, would the existing "Hounslow loop" service, currently operating at 2 trains per hour (tph), continue to operate? Would the scheme prevent local residents' groups amibitions of a 4tph "Hounslow Loop" service? And would it prevent the Hounslow loop being used as a diversionary route for Reading / Windsor services during disruption or engineering works? on Facebook Share Would the proposed WLO service have any impacts on SWR services? Specifically, would the existing "Hounslow loop" service, currently operating at 2 trains per hour (tph), continue to operate? Would the scheme prevent local residents' groups amibitions of a 4tph "Hounslow Loop" service? And would it prevent the Hounslow loop being used as a diversionary route for Reading / Windsor services during disruption or engineering works? on X (formerly Twitter) Share Would the proposed WLO service have any impacts on SWR services? Specifically, would the existing "Hounslow loop" service, currently operating at 2 trains per hour (tph), continue to operate? Would the scheme prevent local residents' groups amibitions of a 4tph "Hounslow Loop" service? And would it prevent the Hounslow loop being used as a diversionary route for Reading / Windsor services during disruption or engineering works? on Linkedin Email Would the proposed WLO service have any impacts on SWR services? Specifically, would the existing "Hounslow loop" service, currently operating at 2 trains per hour (tph), continue to operate? Would the scheme prevent local residents' groups amibitions of a 4tph "Hounslow Loop" service? And would it prevent the Hounslow loop being used as a diversionary route for Reading / Windsor services during disruption or engineering works? link

    Would the proposed WLO service have any impacts on SWR services? Specifically, would the existing "Hounslow loop" service, currently operating at 2 trains per hour (tph), continue to operate? Would the scheme prevent local residents' groups amibitions of a 4tph "Hounslow Loop" service? And would it prevent the Hounslow loop being used as a diversionary route for Reading / Windsor services during disruption or engineering works?

    markle asked about 1 month ago

    The West London Orbital (WLO) would operate alongside existing services across the proposed route, including the  South Western services on the Hounslow Loop. We are working closely with Network Rail on timetable assessment work to plan the most efficient way to incorporate the additional WLO services. Work to date demonstrates that there are not expected to be any impacts to frequencies or journey times of existing passenger services. This includes safeguarding for the future reintroduction of a 4tph off-peak Hounslow Loop service

  • Share How will the proposals affect property owners adjacent to the existing track between Brentford and Hounslow? on Facebook Share How will the proposals affect property owners adjacent to the existing track between Brentford and Hounslow? on X (formerly Twitter) Share How will the proposals affect property owners adjacent to the existing track between Brentford and Hounslow? on Linkedin Email How will the proposals affect property owners adjacent to the existing track between Brentford and Hounslow? link

    How will the proposals affect property owners adjacent to the existing track between Brentford and Hounslow?

    Jamespfrost asked about 1 month ago

    There are no infrastructure works currently proposed between Brentford and Hounslow. The WLO proposal would have four additional trains passing along the existing tracks in each direction.