what is this Network Rail planning document?

[cawky22]

Anyone understand this :-

http://www.networkrail.co.uk/browse%20documents/rules%20of%20the%20route/tpryearyy/nationalyyp.pdf

TIMETABLE PLANNING RULES
NATIONAL

Section 1 Timetable Planning Process - Permanent Timetable

1.1 Introduction

1.1.2 This section describes the process to be followed to enable agreement between Network Rail and Train Operators of detailed train timings and associated information for publication in the National Rail Timetable (NRT) and Working Timetables.

1.1.3 The timetable planning process for the Permanent Timetable is governed by Part D of the Network Code (last amended in July 2011). In the event of a conflict, the Network Code takes precedence over Track Access Agreements with individual Train Operators and the Engineering Access Statement / Timetable Planning Rules.

1.1.4 The annual timetabling process will be preceded by the development of a Prior Working Timetable which will take account of anticipated major service and infrastructure changes.

1.1.5 The detailed planning process leading up to each passenger timetable change date will consist of a Preliminary Period to determine the Engineering Access Statement and Timetable Planning Rules, followed by a Drafting Period to prepare a Prior Working Timetable, followed by a Preparation Period. Key dates in the planning process are shown in Appendix A. Each stage must be completed by 17.00 hours on the relevant date unless otherwise stated in this document. Further information relating to key dates can be obtained from the Production Schedule published on the Network Rail website at:-
http://www.networkrail.co.uk/aspx/3741.aspx

1.1.6 Changes other than at passenger timetable change dates will be handled as dated variants within the permanent timetable or through the short term planning process set out in Section 2 of this National Timetable Planning Rules. Appendix C sets out the conventions governing inclusion of dated variants within the permanent timetable.

1.1.7 Between this, the National Timetable Planning Rules and the individual Route versions, this document should be treated as having primacy.

 

[The Planner]

That is the national train planning rules. Sets out the timetable process, timescales, obligations and information on strategic freight paths, measurement and railhead treatment trains. It is the pre-amble to the actual route based documents which the timetable is based upon.

 

[cawky22]

Were can I find out how many slots GBRF have / or are trying to get for access to Tyne Dock ?
As when Drax has completed its 50% conversion to burning wood pellets they will be requiring about 7 000 000 tonnes a year of wood pellets this equates to approx 112 trains a week . Port of Tyne is showing what its nexts development plans are on Friday , these will be for biomass storage silos and new rail track and extension of the quay.

 

[The Planner]

That would be in the GBRf track access contract and they are probably still in the process of negotiating those amended rights, not available online unless GBRf have it somewhere you can see.

 

[Freightmaster]

Were can I find out how many slots GBRF have / or are trying to get for access to Tyne Dock ?

AFAIK, paths are not the issue, it's a lack of wagons,
as most of the existing GBRf biomass hopper fleet will be
running to Ironbridge for the foreseeable future.

Because of this, I suspect that DB and/or FHH will become
involved at some point...

MARK

 

[cawky22]

Mark , have you read what is going to happen at Drax ?
they will be needing about 8 000 000 tonne a year of imported wood pellets in 2015
when the third boiler is converted to 100 % burning biomass . Port of tye is having an exhibition this Friday in South SHields to show what there plans are. I will try and get a photo . Most of the biomass has gone for Ironbridge from the storage shed and we have another ship waiting to come in . Not sure which powerstation this cargo is for.

 

[142094]

Will all of this be coming in solely from Port of Tyne though? The last time I was at Drax they were spending a lot of money at Port of Goole for biomass.

 

[Ploughman]

If Goole becomes an landing point for Drax will there be any trackwork alterations on the Wakefield - Goole line as the existing connection to Drax faces the wrong way.
Or will it be run to Sudforth lane and run round?

 

[cawky22]

Will all of this be coming in solely from Port of Tyne though? The last time I was at Drax they were spending a lot of money at Port of Goole for biomass.

These ships that come to South Shields are nearly 200 metres long and they will want to bring them in longer ships if possible , Goole can handle 100 metres max , about 4000 tonne . Port of Tyne has been unloading ships with wood pellets from Vancouver with 47 700 tonnes per ship . I know as I visit these ships for The " Mission to Seafarers" , Go to the exhibition next Friday and you will see Port of Tynes Plans !
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We are talking about nearly 8 000 000 tonne a year guys !!!!

 

[The Planner]

2000 tonnes a train, 4000 trains a year so just over 10 a day. Cannot see it being that much. Can Drax actually cope with that? How many unloading roads does it have?

 

[cawky22]

2000 tonnes a train, 4000 trains a year so just over 10 a day. Cannot see it being that much. Can Drax actually cope with that? How many unloading roads does it have?

The biomass trains carry about 1200 tonnes each. Just Google Drax biomass conversion. Looking at the photos it looks like they can unload 2 trains at once.

 

[142094]

If Goole becomes an landing point for Drax will there be any trackwork alterations on the Wakefield - Goole line as the existing connection to Drax faces the wrong way.
Or will it be run to Sudforth lane and run round?

I should have asked at the time whether or not the biomass from Goole would be transported by road or rail - probably more likely by road due to the relatively short distance.

 

[cawky22]

Went to a meeting that was held by Port of Tyne , the information was a bit vague , but they did say they would be expecting 3 extra wood pellet ships a week which could be up to 180 000 tonne a week of wood pellets . the computer generated video showed about 20 storage hoppers and all fed by sealed conveyor . from the storage area the wood pellets would then fill up 3 new loading silos similiar to the existing one . They also did say that they would expect other ports to be bringing in the wood pellets for Drax. Also the project manager told me that the loop will be re instated under Green Lane Bridge.