Representation by MR Peter E Cogar
- Date submitted
- 26 September 2020
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
The proposals for rail infrastructure to accommodate up to 3 freight trains a day in each direction do not include any infrastructure changes on the Ipswich to Lowestoft line. One of the trains is planned to run during the daytime and consequently prevents the provision of a regular hourly passenger train timetable. My representation advocates some relatively minor changes to the signalling at Saxmundham, and the introduction of an intermediate signalling block section near Wickham Market for which passive provision was made at the time of resignalling in 2012. In addition, consideration should be given for some line speed improvements for freight trains where feasible. These measures should enable the timetable to accommodate an additional daytime freight train path without severely impacting on the passenger train timetable. For reasons of pedestrian safety at Darsham, my representation will also advocate the provision of direct footpath access between the southbound platform and the park and ride layout. Also, the retention of a small part of the layout for use as a permanent station car park when its park & ride use is finished.