Wednesday 10 October 2012

The Returns in Investing In Our Railway

Braintree council has commissioned the consultancy Mott MacDonald to provide costs for enhancing the route between Braintree and Witham.  To provide a passing loop at White Notley could cost in the region of £11 million and to double track between White Notley and Witham approximately £18 million.

Interestingly the study also showed that every £1 invested in these schemes would reap a return of more than £2.50.  If this model was applied to other areas in this region then surely the case for investment is well made?

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