Trade Routes
The following routes have been identified by members of FTA’s North West Freight Council as the most congested parts of the regional rail network, carrying most of the region’s trade and in most urgent need of upgrading and further investment.
Investment priorities for the North West Regional Rail Network
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ROUTE |
LEVEL OF PRIORITY |
| West Coast main line – upgrade between Warrington and Scottish border |
1 |
| Hope Valley line – upgrade of a principal Trans-Pennine rail freight route serving the growing demand from the Peak District quarries |
2 |
| Carlisle Junction – increase the capacity of this major rail junction |
3 |
Last updated: Tue Jul 17 16:06:17 2007
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