The document outlines the plans and proposals for improvements to the railway in the Hope Valley, particularly focusing on the Dore & Totley station and surrounding areas. Key objectives involve creating faster and more frequent train services, facilitating better connectivity between towns, and obtaining community feedback on the proposed changes. The document also includes information about upcoming public consultations, consent applications, and timeline for the project completion.

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Background – investment in the Hope Valley
We consulted on previous plans to improve the railway in the Hope
Valley in November 2013 and collected valuable feedback from the
local community.
In November 2013, our plans included building new track near
Grindleford station. Since then, the rail industry has reviewed
the timetable requirements for the route and has decided there
is a need for three fast passenger trains per hour. The previous
requirement of four fast trains per hour meant we had to build
the new track at Grindleford. Now that the scope has changed, we
don’t have to pursue this option and can avoid the environmental
impacts highlighted as significant concerns in the previous
consultation.
The plans for works at Dore and Totley Station and at Dore South
Curve remain largely unchanged from what we consulted on in
2013. We are now seeking the views of the local community on the
current proposals.
Consent for the work
Where we are proposing to use land or build outside of the
established boundary of the railway, we will submit an application
for a Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) to the Secretary of
State for Transport.
Some of the improvements, including work at Dore Totley station,
will take place within the boundaries of Network Rail’s land and will
not be included in the Transport and Works Act Order.
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will consider all aspects
of the Scheme, whether part of the TWAO or not.
The Northern Hub
This scheme forms a key part of our £1 billion Northern Hub
programme – aimed at transforming the railway in the north of
England. This investment will deliver faster, more frequent services
and help stimulate economic growth by improving connectivity
between key towns and cities.
We’re planning to improve sections of railway in the Hope Valley,
close to Dore Totley station, Bamford and Hathersage. This investment
is aimed at allowing passenger services to overtake slower moving freight
and stopping passenger trains.
This will improve services on the route between Manchester and Sheffield
by creating extra capacity, improving frequencyand improving reliability.
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Improving journeys
Background – investment in the Hope Valley
We consulted on previous plans to improve the railway in the Hope
Valley in November 2013 and collected valuable feedback from the
local community.
In November 2013, our plans included building new track near
Grindleford station. Since then, the rail industry has reviewed
the timetable requirements for the route and has decided there
is a need for three fast passenger trains per hour. The previous
requirement of four fast trains per hour meant we had to build
the new track at Grindleford. Now that the scope has changed, we
don’t have to pursue this option and can avoid the environmental
impacts highlighted as significant concerns in the previous
consultation.
The plans for works at Dore and Totley Station and at Dore South
Curve remain largely unchanged from what we consulted on in
2013. We are now seeking the views of the local community on the
current proposals.
Consent for the work
Where we are proposing to use land or build outside of the
established boundary of the railway, we will submit an application
for a Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) to the Secretary of
State for Transport.
Some of the improvements, including work at Dore Totley station,
will take place within the boundaries of Network Rail’s land and will
not be included in the Transport and Works Act Order.
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will consider all aspects
of the Scheme, whether part of the TWAO or not.
The Northern Hub
This scheme forms a key part of our £1 billion Northern Hub
programme – aimed at transforming the railway in the north of
England. This investment will deliver faster, more frequent services
and help stimulate economic growth by improving connectivity
between key towns and cities.
We’re planning to improve sections of railway in the Hope Valley,
close to Dore Totley station, Bamford and Hathersage. This investment
is aimed at allowing passenger services to overtake slower moving freight
and stopping passenger trains.
This will improve services on the route between Manchester and Sheffield
by creating extra capacity, improving frequencyand improving reliability.
January 2015
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Improving journeysHave your say.
We would like to know what
you think about the plans.
Please complete this comment card
and return it to us by 28 February 2015.
Full name
Postcode Email
1. Do you support investment in the railway
between Sheffield and Manchester?
2. Do you support the plans for the railway
around Dore Totley station?
3. Do you support the plans for the between
Bamford and Hathersage?
4. Are there any aspects of the scheme
that could be improved?
5. Do you ever visit the areas in Dore, Bamford
and Hathersage shown on the maps? If so, for
what purpose and do you ever venture off the
public paths?
6. Do you use Poynton Wood for recreation?
7. Do you have any other comments?
Strongly
agree
Agree Undecided Disagree Strongly
disagree
Thank you.
Your enquiries and comments will be analysed by Network Rail. Your personal
details will be held securely by Network Rail in accordance with the Data Protection
Act 1998, will be used solely in connection with the Hope Valley Improvement
Scheme consultation and will not be passed to any third parties. We may contact
you if we have any follow up questions concerning the answers you have provided
above. By agreeing to participate in this questionnaire, you agree to being
contacted in this way. We would like to know what you think about the plans.
Please complete this comment card and return it to us by 14 February 2015.
Please tick this box if you do not wish
us to contact you again.
For more information please contact hubconsultation-hopevalley@networkrail.co.uk
visit networkrail.co.uk/hopevalley or call 08457 11 41 41
Background – investment in the Hope Valley
We consulted on previous plans to improve the railway in the Hope
Valley in November 2013 and collected valuable feedback from the
local community.
In November 2013, our plans included building new track near
Grindleford station. Since then, the rail industry has reviewed
the timetable requirements for the route and has decided there
is a need for three fast passenger trains per hour. The previous
requirement of four fast trains per hour meant we had to build
the new track at Grindleford. Now that the scope has changed, we
don’t have to pursue this option and can avoid the environmental
impacts highlighted as significant concerns in the previous
consultation.
The plans for works at Dore and Totley Station and at Dore South
Curve remain largely unchanged from what we consulted on in
2013. We are now seeking the views of the local community on the
current proposals.
Consent for the work
Where we are proposing to use land or build outside of the
established boundary of the railway, we will submit an application
for a Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) to the Secretary of
State for Transport.
Some of the improvements, including work at Dore Totley station,
will take place within the boundaries of Network Rail’s land and will
not be included in the Transport and Works Act Order.
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will consider all aspects
of the Scheme, whether part of the TWAO or not.
The Northern Hub
This scheme forms a key part of our £1 billion Northern Hub
programme – aimed at transforming the railway in the north of
England. This investment will deliver faster, more frequent services
and help stimulate economic growth by improving connectivity
between key towns and cities.
We’re planning to improve sections of railway in the Hope Valley,
close to Dore Totley station, Bamford and Hathersage. This investment
is aimed at allowing passenger services to overtake slower moving freight
and stopping passenger trains.
This will improve services on the route between Manchester and Sheffield
by creating extra capacity, improving frequencyand improving reliability.
January 2015
Next steps
Where we are proposing to use land or build outside of the established
boundary of the railway, we will prepare an application for these particular
elements of the Scheme and apply for a Transport and Works Act Order
(TWAO) to the Secretary of State for Transport.
To inform the Scheme design, we’re consulting with the public, stakeholders and
our colleagues in the rail industry. The feedback submitted to us, along with a
range of other factors, will be reported on as part of the Transport and Works
Act Order application and will help inform the detail of the final Scheme.
Timeline
Jan/Feb 2015
Second phase public
consultation begins
Summer 2015
Pre-submission
consultation
Summer 2017
Start on site subject
to consent
Spring 2015
Analysis of
consultation
feedback
Summer/Autumn 2015
Submission of
planning application
Winter 2018
Work completes
2015 2019
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The plans at Dore
Since we consulted in November 2013 our plans for the
railway near Dore Totley station have remained largely in
line with those originally proposed.
We want to extend the existing Dore South Curve railway
line, between West View Lane and Dore West Junction,
to allow fast passenger trains to overtake slower freight
services. A second track through Dore Totley station will
be created and a new platform constructed. This will be
accessed by a new footbridge and lifts.
Construction at Dore Totley station
We will need to clear vegetation and excavate in the area to lay
the new track. This will include changes the slope down to the track
between Westview Lane and Twentywell Lane. We propose to set
up the main site compound within an area of Network Rail’s land
and accessed from Twentywell Lane. Construction will take place in
various phases, including:
• setting up site compounds and temporary site access points
at West View Lane (small compound and track access) and
Twentywell Lane (main site compound)
• excavating the existing embankment from the track side to make
space for the new track
• laying new track and associated infrastructure
• constructing a new permanent track access at West View Lane
• constructing a new platform and footbridge with lifts at Dore
Totley station
• replacing the track bridge over the River Sheaf just west of Dore
Totley station to allow another section of track to be built.
The plans at Bamford and Hathersage
Grindleford was proposed in November 2013 as the best
place to build a new passing loop and it remains the
optimum site from an engineering point of view, as it
creates the biggest uplift in capacity. Now that the scope
has changed however, we don’t have to pursue this option
and can avoid the environmental impacts highlighted in the
previous consultation.
We now propose to build a 1km passing loop between
Bamford station and Jaggers Lane bridge, near Hathersage.
This will allow more trains to run and improve reliability of
services. This new solution has the benefit of generating
fewer construction impacts than would have been necessary
at Grindleford. In addition to this, the new plans do not
impinge on any ancient woodland.
Construction between Bamford and Jaggers Lane
Work to build the new track will be delivered on a phased basis,
including:
• setting up site compounds and temporary track access points
• modifying railway embankments and cuttings
• piling and abutment works to the bridges leading to Cunliffe
House and Thorpe Farm.
• improvements to two culverts to facilitate track widening.
• undertaking groundworks to improve drainage
• laying stone ballast and new tracks
The environment
An Environmental Impact Assessment for our work at Dore Totley has been undertaken.
The main findings include:
Noise and Vibration
A detailed noise survey of the area predicting the impact we will
have on the local community during construction and when the
railway is in operation. We are predicting at times lineside residents
will experience disturbance from our construction works. We are
committed to working with the local authority in forming a legal
agreement on best practice in terms of reducing predicted noise
from construction and hence the effects of disturbance and
communicating regularly and effectively with the local community.
A noise insulation and re-housing policy will be implemented in line
with the established guidance standard for disturbance caused by
construction works.
Historic environment
A full assessment of all heritage assets in the area has been
conducted and we do not anticipate any excavation works limited
to the rail corridor will have a significant effect on known assets.
Traffic and transport
The vast majority of the materials required will be delivered to
site by train to avoid impacting on the local road infrastructure
and in all we are not predicting to have a significant effect on the
road network during construction activity. There may be some
temporary minor access alterations at Twentywell Lane and West
View Lane but access will be maintained at all times.
We do not expect there to be an effect on the public right of way
near Twentywell Lane and the project commits to maintaining
this route though there may be temporary alterations to it during
the construction stage. There is no predicted impact on the road
network during the operation of the new scheme.
Landscape
The project is contained within the railway corridor, mostly in deep
cutting so visual intrusion are not considered to be significant
during construction. We have selected a soil nailed solution at the
southern extent of the scheme in preference to constructing a
concrete retaining wall that results in a more natural appearance.
The works at Dore Station including a new platform and footbridge
are in keeping with the current rail environment.
Ecology and conservation
We have conducted comprehensive tree surveys using a tree
specialist and will need to remove some trees and vegetation next
to the railway at specification points – but not general removal of
trees.
We will protect the River Sheaf and Totley Brook, employing best
practice to prevent any pollution entering the watercourses. The
project will put together a project-specific Pollution Prevention and
Incident Control Plan that will be agreed with the local authority.
Bat activity in the area but we do not anticipate any requirement
for a licence in relation to our work. We are, however, committed
to working with interested stakeholders in providing an element of
enhancement, probably in the form of habitat addition.
We will not conduct any de-vegetation in the bird nesting season
and to compensate for the local loss of potential breeding habitat
we commit to working locally to replace this loss. Our work will also
be carefully managed to avoid any impacts on reptiles have found
to be living in the local area.
Bamford to Jaggers Lane Loop
An environmental study is also being undertaken on the proposal
for the new passing loop from Bamford to Jaggers Lane. The final
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will inform the detail of
the planning application to be submitted to the Secretary of State
as part of the TWAO application around how we deliver the project.
It will include a detailed study of potential effects of the proposed
railway and its construction on the local area, such as:
• visual and landscape
• noise and air quality
• ecology and wildlife
• socio-economic impacts
• heritage
The investment in the Hope Valley will require some areas of
vegetation to be removed in local woodland. We will be working
with the Peak District National Park Authority, Derbyshire County
Council, Derbyshire Dales Council and Sheffield City Council and will
be seeking their advice on appropriate mitigation measures.
Improving
rail journeys
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Faster, more frequent services
Improving journeysHave your say.
We would like to know what
you think about the plans.
Please complete this comment card
and return it to us by 28 February 2015.
Full name
Postcode Email
1. Do you support investment in the railway
between Sheffield and Manchester?
2. Do you support the plans for the railway
around Dore Totley station?
3. Do you support the plans for the between
Bamford and Hathersage?
4. Are there any aspects of the scheme
that could be improved?
5. Do you ever visit the areas in Dore, Bamford
and Hathersage shown on the maps? If so, for
what purpose and do you ever venture off the
public paths?
6. Do you use Poynton Wood for recreation?
7. Do you have any other comments?
Strongly
agree
Agree Undecided Disagree Strongly
disagree
Thank you.
Your enquiries and comments will be analysed by Network Rail. Your personal
details will be held securely by Network Rail in accordance with the Data Protection
Act 1998, will be used solely in connection with the Hope Valley Improvement
Scheme consultation and will not be passed to any third parties. We may contact
you if we have any follow up questions concerning the answers you have provided
above. By agreeing to participate in this questionnaire, you agree to being
contacted in this way. We would like to know what you think about the plans.
Please complete this comment card and return it to us by 14 February 2015.
Please tick this box if you do not wish
us to contact you again.
For more information please contact hubconsultation-hopevalley@networkrail.co.uk
visit networkrail.co.uk/hopevalley or call 08457 11 41 41
Background – investment in the Hope Valley
We consulted on previous plans to improve the railway in the Hope
Valley in November 2013 and collected valuable feedback from the
local community.
In November 2013, our plans included building new track near
Grindleford station. Since then, the rail industry has reviewed
the timetable requirements for the route and has decided there
is a need for three fast passenger trains per hour. The previous
requirement of four fast trains per hour meant we had to build
the new track at Grindleford. Now that the scope has changed, we
don’t have to pursue this option and can avoid the environmental
impacts highlighted as significant concerns in the previous
consultation.
The plans for works at Dore and Totley Station and at Dore South
Curve remain largely unchanged from what we consulted on in
2013. We are now seeking the views of the local community on the
current proposals.
Consent for the work
Where we are proposing to use land or build outside of the
established boundary of the railway, we will submit an application
for a Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) to the Secretary of
State for Transport.
Some of the improvements, including work at Dore Totley station,
will take place within the boundaries of Network Rail’s land and will
not be included in the Transport and Works Act Order.
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will consider all aspects
of the Scheme, whether part of the TWAO or not.
The Northern Hub
This scheme forms a key part of our £1 billion Northern Hub
programme – aimed at transforming the railway in the north of
England. This investment will deliver faster, more frequent services
and help stimulate economic growth by improving connectivity
between key towns and cities.
We’re planning to improve sections of railway in the Hope Valley,
close to Dore Totley station, Bamford and Hathersage. This investment
is aimed at allowing passenger services to overtake slower moving freight
and stopping passenger trains.
This will improve services on the route between Manchester and Sheffield
by creating extra capacity, improving frequencyand improving reliability.
January 2015
Next steps
Where we are proposing to use land or build outside of the established
boundary of the railway, we will prepare an application for these particular
elements of the Scheme and apply for a Transport and Works Act Order
(TWAO) to the Secretary of State for Transport.
To inform the Scheme design, we’re consulting with the public, stakeholders and
our colleagues in the rail industry. The feedback submitted to us, along with a
range of other factors, will be reported on as part of the Transport and Works
Act Order application and will help inform the detail of the final Scheme.
Timeline
Jan/Feb 2015
Second phase public
consultation begins
Summer 2015
Pre-submission
consultation
Summer 2017
Start on site subject
to consent
Spring 2015
Analysis of
consultation
feedback
Summer/Autumn 2015
Submission of
planning application
Winter 2018
Work completes
2015 2019
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Have your say.
Public Consultation:
Hope Valley Improvement Scheme
Improving rail journeys in the North
Faster, more frequent services
Network Rail is planning to improve sections of railway
in the Hope Valley, close to Dore Totley station,
Bamford and Hathersage. This investment is aimed
at allowing passenger services to overtake slower
moving freight and stopping passenger trains.
This will improve services on the route between Manchester
and Sheffield by:
• creating extra capacity
• improving frequency
• improving reliability
Our previous consultation events in 2013 looked at proposed
work in Grindleford and Dore. Since then, the project has
moved on with refreshed plans at Dore and an improved
option between Bamford and Jaggers Lane, which is a
replacement for what was previously proposed at Grindleford.
For more information please visit www.networkrail.co.uk/hopevalley

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Thank you.
Help us recognise your part in
achieving a better railway for
a better Britain.
The Network Rail Partnership Awards
are our way of saying thank you for their
help and support in delivering a better
railway for a better Britain.
Over the past year Network Rail has
worked with over 4,000 suppliers, more
than 60 per cent of which are small
and medium sized enterprises.
Who is eligible to enter?
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(excluding Network Rail and its employees) who have
worked with us between January 2014 and April 2015.
1. Best Project
(small, medium and large)
Recognises projects that have helped to
deliver a safer, more reliable railway with
greater capacity and efficiency. It is likely
that this award will represent the work of
a number of suppliers working in
partnership to deliver lasting benefits to
Britain’s rail network.
This category is divided into three
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(i) small (projects valued at
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(ii) medium (projects valued
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(iii) large (projects valued
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Entry deadline
Please return your entry by 5pm on FRIDAY 28 MARCH 2014.
Upon receipt of your submission you should receive an email acknowledgement.
Please contact us if you have not received this within five working days.
Entry rules and conditions
1. The awards are open to any organisation that
has worked with Network Rail on a project on or
near Britain’s rail network, maintained and
operated by Network Rail.
2. All entries should relate to work carried out
between January 2013 and April 2014.
3. Organisations may enter as many categories
as they wish.
4. An entry can be submitted for more than one
category, but must be treated as a separate
entry each time, with its own entry form.
5. Should you be selected for the shortlist you
may be asked for additional material if
necessary to meet the judges’ criteria.
6. Network Rail reserves the right to submit your
entry into another category if it is deemed more
appropriate.
7. The shortlist will be announced by Monday 19
May 2014.
8. The awards ceremony will take place on
Wednesday 2 July 2014 at Riverbank Park Plaza.
All winners will be announced on the night.
2. Community Engagement
Recognises company, community or
charitable-giving programmes that have
improved local communities in Britain. It
is important to show not only the inputs
(resources, time or money spent or
donated), but also the benefits to local
business and communities.
3. Sustainable Excellence
This award is open to organisations who
can clearly demonstrate sustainable and
responsible ways of working. It can cover
anything from being a good lineside
neighbour through to carbon off-setting,
reduced waste and recycling innovations.
Entrants should demonstrate how they
have actively communicated with
stakeholders to improve the reputation of
Britain’s railway.
4. Heritage
The conservation, restoration and
promotion of Britain’s rich railway
heritage are celebrated here, with
particular regard to Network Rail
buildings and structures of national
importance.
Completing your entry
You can download your entry form at
networkrail.co.uk/awards
Entries will not be accepted without an
entry form.
Your entry should include the following:
• Project title
• Project details and objectives
• Benefits delivered – including
environmental, social and economic
improvements
In addition to the entry form, you may
attach up to two drawings and six
digital images. These should be clearly
labelled. Please refer to ‘How to write a
good entry’ on our website for more details.
Submitting your entry
Entries should be submitted as
a Word document and sent to:
networkrailawards@networkrail.co.uk
In the subject line of your email please
write the name of the company
submitting the nomination and the
project title. Eg. Network Rail King’s
Cross station.
Only completed entry forms will be
accepted.
5. Best use of Technology
and Innovation
Recognises suppliers who have used new
technologies and innovations to help
transform Britain’s railway. Entries may
include new ways of working,
cutting-edge technologies or novel
approaches to enhance our users’
experience.
6. Investing in People
Recognises suppliers who have created an
environment that promotes
accountability, opportunity and diversity.
Such organisations will be able to
evidence a commitment to developing
talent and skills through apprenticeship
schemes, training and leadership
capabilities.
7. Safety
We don’t take safety for granted, and this
award highlights teams that show
a continuous improvement towards
safety within the workplace – and on or
near the railway.
8. Best Collaboration
Recognises organisations and
stakeholders whose collaborative efforts
have brought real and demonstrable
benefits to Network Rail and Britain’s
railway.
9. Driving Efficiencies
Recognises companies who have made
real strides within their work to create a
more efficient railway. Entrants will clearly
demonstrate how they have considered
Network Rail’s key priorities: safety,
reliability, capacity, and value for
customers and tax payers, within their
work.
10. Supplier of the Year
Only the winners from the above
categories will be eligible for this award.
The award will be given to the
organisation that has demonstrated
excellence and best practice in all work
areas. Network Rail Key Performance
Indicators measured throughout the year
will be a factor, where appropriate, i
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THANK
YOU.
JOIN US
AT THE
AWARDS.
To all the men and women
involved in helping Network
Rail achieve a better railway
for a better Britain.
Be recognised for all of your
hard work and achievements
and celebrate with us at this
year’s Partnership Awards.
WHEN
Wednesday 2 July
7pm drinks reception
7.45pm dinner and awards ceremony
WHERE
Riverbank Park Plaza
18 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TJ
DRESS
Black tie
RSVP
networkrailawards@networkrail.co.uk
by Thursday 12 June
It’s time to celebrate the best
in British railway. Welcome to
the 2014 Partnership Awards.
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PARTNERSHIP AWARDS
Mark Warner
laid 2,400
metres of track
on the Mersey
Rail project,
helping 110,000
passengers
reach their
destination
safely.
Winner of the
2013 Best project
(large) award
100 year old bridges
will now be enjoyed for
another 100 years with
the help of Julie Curzon.
Winner of the 2013 Heritage award
Making 5 terabytes
of complex asset data
easier to understand for
our workers was made
possible by Mark Barney
on the LADS project.
Winner of the 2013 Best use of
technology and innovation award
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750,000 lorry
journeys have been
removed from the
A14 each year,
with help from
Paul Keegan on
the Ipswich rail link.
Winner of the 2013
Driving efficiencies award
Robert Smith and 299
of his co-workers helped
Janet and Paul Douglas
sleep safely in their own
bed, in their own home.
Winner of the 2013 Safety award
Jamie Morrison helped
us remove 100,000
tonnes of earth so we
could help trains move
fuels that power homes.
Winner of the 2013
Best project (medium) award
When Andy Crowley
helped us move 5,000
tonnes of concrete and
150 tonnes of steel,
he also helped 5,000
commuters get home
safely to their families
every day.
Winner of the 2013
Community engagement award
Katie Andrews
has helped 8,000
trains run more
promptly in East
Kent, which makes
our passengers
much happier.
Winner of the 2013
Investing in people award
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