Second Ely capacity consultation begins ahead of TWAO submission

A PUBLIC consultation on proposals and options to increase rail capacity through Ely, Cambridgeshire, for passenger and freight services, was opened by Network Rail on October 18, and runs to November 28. The consultation will examine four specific proposals and options: ■ Proposals to remodel the track layout at Ely North junction;

■ Proposals and road options for level crossings at Queen Adelaide;

■ Proposals and options for level crossings at Stonea, Burgess Drove (Waterbeach) and Well Engine foot crossing; and

■ Proposals to upgrade 15 level crossings across the wider area. Network Rail says the results from this latest consultation, together with the feedback from the earlier Ely South consultation (spring 2021) will help to progress designs prior to selecting preferred options. Subject to further funding, NR will present the preferred options as part of a final consultation in summer 2022 prior to submission of a Transport and Works Act Order, expected around winter 2022/23.