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EAST MIDLANDS HS2 HUBMAXIMISING THE WIDER REGIONAL BENEFITS

SEPTEMBER 2015

November 2015

This report was commissioned to highlight the priorities, towards maximising the economic growth potential of the future Toton HS2 hub station for the East Midlands, linking the station with its local area and the region.

Material generated by local councils, within their area of expertise, has been collated, after review by Farrells and PBA, to form a technically robust and coherent technical foundation for this document.

While limited in detail, the report has the ambition of establishing a shared agenda with HS2 Ltd and Government to co-design the East Midlands HS2 station and to be taken forward through a future Hybrid Bill process.

… the simple message from me is that HS2 is good news for the East Midlands.

It’s good news for business, it’s good news for the travelling public, good news for jobs and good news for the economy...

…But whether we fulfil that potential is entirely down to us.

That is why I agreed to Chair the East Midlands HS2 Strategic Board, bringing together political and business leaders and other key stakeholders to ensure we make the most of this opportunity.

Our first task has been to develop a coherent vision of what the successful implementation of HS2 would look like in the East Midlands and that vision is based around three elements: sustainable places, connectivity and people.

As a place we want an HS2 station that can act as a gateway to the towns and cities of the East Midlands – something that is practical, easy to use but architecturally impressive.

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EAST MIDLANDS HS2 HUB - MAXIMISING THE WIDER REGIONAL BENEFITSWHY THIS REPORT ?

Cllr Jon Collins - East Midlands Rail Summit 2014

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To develop this document Farrells and PBA have applied a transparent, collaborative, partnership approach working with the East Midlands Councils, as well as local partners through the HS2 Strategic Board.

The process was conducted through several proactive meetings aimed at the delivery of a clear narrative highlighting the East Midlands ambitions which allowed the definition and an agreement upon a set of clear objectives.

With those objectives in mind, the East Midlands potential economic and spatial growth as well as in its potential connectivity were reviewed, to finally lead to the identification of both clear desired outcomes and station design principles aimed at achieving them.

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Chapter 1

Economic & spatial growth potential

Chapter 4

Desired outcomes:

Station design principles

Chapter 2

Connectivity

EAST MIDLANDS HS2 HUBMETHODOLOGY: TOWARD PLACE MAKING AND CONNECTIVITY OBJECTIVES

Understanding regional competitivenessMaximising the benefits of HS2

Objectives

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A STRATEGIC BRIEF FOR THE STATION: OBJECTIVES AGREED BY THE EAST MIDLANDS HS2 STRATEGIC BOARD, SEPTEMBER 2015

Support maximum local development

Deliver regional integrated connectivity

The best multi-modal destination station

Unlock local accessibility

East Midlands Partners

East Midlands HS2 Hub

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A STRATEGIC BRIEF FOR THE STATION: OBJECTIVES AGREED BY THE EAST MIDLANDS HS2 STRATEGIC BOARD, SEPTEMBER 2015

1. Provide High Speed connectivity at national level not only to London but also Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds, York and onwards

2. Create efficient rail connections with the principal East Midlands stations from the East Midlands HS2 Hub

3. Consider the benefits and potential for convenient cross platform interchange

4. Extend the existing tram network to the East Midlands HS2 Hub

5. Allow for future extensions of the tram system potentially to Long Eaton, the East Midlands Airport and Derby

6. Provide efficient road access to strategic road network, without adding to local congestion

7. Bus and coaches: express and north-south bus through services to the East Midlands HS2 Hub

8. Maximise land available for development at the station, partly through efficient multi-storey car parking

9. Achieve high quality cycle and walking connectivity to, and through, the transport interchange and rail infrastructure from surrounding communities

10. Maintain and improve local connectivity across the rail alignments

An iconic multimodal transport interchange as well as a destination station as the catalytic hub for the region.

STRATEGIC BRIEF: OBJECTIVES TO MAXIMISE WIDER REGIONAL BENEFITS OF HS2

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TOWARDS MAXIMISING THE BENEFITS OF HS2REQUIREMENTS FOR A WORLD CLASS DESTINATION STATION

Support maximum local developmentREQUIREMENTS

• Take the development of the area into consideration for the location and design of the station and locate it as far north as possible

• Optimise the use of available land through a contained and accessible car parking

• Take into account the potential development, west of the rail alignments

Deliver regional integrated connectivityREQUIREMENTS

• Connect to Toton Lane Park & Ride, make provision for extension toward Long Eaton and west to A52

• Allow sufficient capacity for full bus-coach-taxi accessibility and connection to A6005 and Long Eaton

• Provide car access only from A52

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A world class multi-modal destination stationUnlock local accessibilityREQUIREMENTS

• Consider alternative rail alignments to prevent closure of existing roads within Long Eaton

• Consider additional crossings to north and south of the station between the A52 and A6005

• Define pedestrian & cycle links as high quality public spaces and support developments along them

REQUIREMENTS

• Invest in a connected coherent green infrastructure

• Iconic international quality station

• World class multi-modal interchange

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SERVICE PATTERN

• Provide high speed connectivity at national level not only to London but also Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds, York and onwards

• Create high frequency, efficient, dedicated rail connections with the principal East Midlands stations - Derby, Leicester, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Mansfield/Ashfield, Loughborough, Long Eaton and Beeston

TRACK ALIGNMENTS

• Consider alternative rail alignments to prevent closure of existing roads and any impairment of connectivity for both pedestrians and vehicles within Long Eaton

• Consider and make provisions for additional crossings both north and south of the station between the A52 and A6005

• Make provision for the extension of the NET towards Long Eaton and west to the M1 and towards Derby and the East Midlands Airport

STATION LOCATION

• Integrate growth and development parameters within station location and design

DEVELOPMENT AREAS

• Limit the footprint of transport related facilities (especially car parking) through the delivery of multi storey facilities

• Investigate the potential for the development of additional sites, Toton Yard and sites south-east of the station

• Investigate potential for over-rail alignment facilities and development

INTERCHANGE WITHIN STATION

• Limit interchange distances and vertical movements between high speed and regional services

TOWARDS MAXIMISING THE BENEFITS OF HS2MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - SUMMARY

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MODAL ACCESSIBILITY

• Achieve the best multimodal transport interchange• Extend the NET tram from Toton Lane Park & Ride to

the station and onwards (see “track alignments”)

• Enable north-south connectivity through a bus-coach-taxi road connection between the station and the A6005

MODAL ACCESSIBILITY - SUMMARY

• Provide private car access only from the A52

STATION ENTRANCES

• Make provision for a western access to the station

MULTIMODAL INTERCHANGE

• Meet “day one” capacity needs for tram, bus, coach and taxi services and make provision for future needs

STATION APPROACH AND SURROUNDING PUBLIC REALM

• Invest in high quality design for the station and its approach: a high quality public square

• Anticipate the development of the edges of the station approach

CONCOURSE

• Make provision for the integration of additional uses within the station


1. Economic & Spatial Growth Potential 12

2. Connectivity 18

3. Desired Outcomes - Station Design Principles 24

4. Applying the Station Design Principles 50

EAST MIDLANDS HS2 HUBTABLE OF CONTENTS

1. ECONOMIC & SPATIAL GROWTH POTENTIAL

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THE POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH THE MIDLANDS

Midlands Connect Delivering a Transport Strategy

for The Midlands October 2015

The Midlands has a strong mix of high-growth industries, including logistics, advanced manufacturing, and professional services.

• The economy generates almost £200 billion GVA per annum

• Total exports totalled £50 billion in 2013, 16% of the UK total.

Our Economic Impact Analysis undertaken in 2015 shows that there will be large economic benefits from improving road and rail connectivity unlocking job creation in our growth areas.

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THE POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH THE SUB REGION - A CATCHMENT OF CIRCA 2 MILLION PEOPLE

A connected constellation of more than a million people, with ambitions for growth -

Population of each city in the cluster.

Local councils across the East Midlands have plans to deliver 400,000 homes over the next 20 years.“

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The East Midlands - An Excellent Investment Opportunity ! December 2013

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THE POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH THE SUB REGION - SELECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH LOCATIONS

Staveley

HS2 Infrastructure Maintenance Depot

Robin Hood Line Enterprise Zone

Nottingham Enterprise ZoneStanton Growth Area

Infinity Park Derby

Markham Vale Enterprise Zone

East Midlands AirportEast Midlands GatewayStrategic Rail Freight

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THE POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH LOCAL AREA - EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL ADOPTED POLICY

Selected agreed local employment growth

EP1: Stanton

EP2: Sandiacre

EP4b: Toton Yard

HS2 Hub Station

EP4a: East Yard-Banks Road

EP3: Long Eaton

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THE POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH LOCAL AREA - BROXTOWE BC MASTERPLAN

N.B.: proposal in development and not adopted as policy

2. CONNECTIVITY

A new destination of choice for businesses

HS2 can help the East Midlands to become a world-class commercial hub, to rival the largest economic regions in the UK.

We’re proposing to build an HS2 station at Toton, adding to heavy investment in regional transport which will enhance connections to local towns and cities. HS2 will also complement plans by Midlands Connect to recognise the region’s full potential. A new station will help to realise the region’s vision of an integrated transport network for commuters, shoppers and visitors.

We believe HS2 can help the region become a real destination of choice for businesses.

HS2 Ltd - High Speed Rail In The East Midlands September 2015

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NATIONAL CONNECTIVITY

Outstanding road connectivity

East Midlands HS2 Hub lies at a nodal point of the sub-regional strategic road network.

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REGIONAL CONNECTIVITYROADS

© Crown Copyright & Database Rights 2015. Ordnance Survey 100023251.

NHS2 Heavy Rail Connections to East Midlands Hub

Sheffield

Worksop

Creswell

Chesterfield

Clay Cross

Shirebrook

Mansfield Sutton

Kirkby Matlock

Belper Langley

Mill

Derby

Burton upon Trent

Leicester

Loughborough

Ilkeston

Nottingham

Newark NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

DERBYSHIRE

LEICESTERSHIRE

Alfreton

Retford

HS2 East Midlands Station Hub (Toton) Classic compatible connection

HS2 Eastern Arm Existing Rail Line / Station City Shuttle Service

Direct ‘Feeder’ Service

Legend:

To Birmingham

To Crewe & Stoke on Trent

To London

To Birmingham & London

To Manchester

To Leeds, York & Newcastle

East Midlands Parkway

Not all stations shown

HS2 Heavy Rail Connections to East Midlands Hub

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SUB-REGIONAL CONNECTIVITYRAIL

East Coast Main Line

Midlands Main Line

Birmingham

Stoke on Trent

Manchester

Its vital that new HS2 services add to, rather than replace current rail services.

And investment in HS2 must go hand in hand with investment in the classic network so that any released capacity can be used to improve rail connectivity across the East Midlands.


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REGIONAL CONNECTIVITYPOTENTIAL ACCESSIBILITY TO EAST MIDLANDS HS2 HUB

2015 Future Map shows proposed Public Transport enhancements of services to site.

Travel times are Inter-Peak (10am-2pm)

TRANSPORT ACCESSIBILITY TO HS2 HUB STATION

within 10 mins

within 20 mins

within 30 mins

within 40 mins

within 50 mins

within 60 mins

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LOCAL CONNECTIVITY:DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

TOWARDS AN OUTSTANDING INTERMODAL INTERCHANGE

• Major road access via the A52 and the M1

• Buses, coaches and taxi public transport connectivity via the A52 and A6005

• Tram connectivity with Nottingham Express Transit Line 3, Phase II

This would provide a direct interchange between the high speed rail station, Nottingham city centre, the residential areas of Beeston and Chilwell, the University of Nottingham and the Queen’s Medical Centre.

The tram stop would be located in the forecourt, connecting directly to the concourse.

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“Route Engineering Report West Midlands to Leeds July 2013 - HS2 Ltd

DESIRED OUTCOMESSTATION DESIGN PRINCIPLES3.

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HS2 LTD: EAST MIDLANDS HUBCURRENT CONSULTED DESIGN

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STATION DESIGN PRINCIPLESSERVICE PATTERN

Objectives DELIVER REGIONAL INTEGRATED CONNECTIVITY

• Connect the region to UK’s major decision and development centres

• Transform the region into a connected polycentric

constellation of towns and cities

Requirements• Provide high speed and classic compatible

connectivity at national level not only to London but also Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds, York and onwards

• Create high frequency, efficient, rail connections with the principal East Midlands stations - Derby, Leicester, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Mansfield/Ashfield, Loughborough, Long Eaton and Beeston

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- 3 existing road connections 2 at risk of being closed

- 1/6 of population at risk of being set apart

- consider additional crossings

- support high quality and safe pedestrian & cycle infrastructure

A6005A6005

Station RoadStation Road

Main StreetMain Street

A52A52

LONG EATONHigh Street

LONG EATONHigh Street

Improve local connectivityImprove local connectivity

Maintain local connectivityMaintain local connectivity

STATION DESIGN PRINCIPLESTRACK ALIGNMENTS

Objectives UNLOCK LOCAL ACCESSIBILITY

• Maintain and improve local connectivity across rail alignments by tram or road

• Support high quality and safe pedestrian & cyclist accessibility

Minimum requirements• Consider alternative rail alignments to prevent closure of

existing roads and any impairment of connectivity for both pedestrians and vehicles within Long Eaton



Full ‘ask’• Deliver a high level track alignment south of the station location

• Deliver additional crossings both north and south of the station between the A52 and A6005

• Deliver the western extension of the NET towards Long Eaton and west to the M1 and onwards

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STATION DESIGN PRINCIPLESSTATION LOCATION

Objectives SUPPORT MAXIMUM REGIONAL AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT

• Support the optimal development of the local area

Minimum requirements• Integrate growth and development parameters within

station location and design

EP2

EP4b

EP4a

EP3

M1M1

A 6005A 6005

A 52A 52

STAPLEFORDSTAPLEFORD

SANDIACRESANDIACRE

LONG EATONLONG EATON

‘Lime Rise’‘Lime Rise’

East Midlands HubEast Midlands Hub

River ErewashRiver Erewash

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STATION DESIGN PRINCIPLESSTATION LOCATION

A northern station location could drive more growth towards available lands

A southernly station location could impair local development considering limited available adjoining land

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STATION DESIGN PRINCIPLESDEVELOPMENT AREAS

SUPPORT MAXIMUM REGIONAL AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT

• Optimise the use of available land ie: limit car parking footprint

• Identify additional opportunities for development

Objectives

Lime Rise site - 77 HaLand ready for development

Banks Road site - 8 HaSignificant access and level difference challenges

Toton Yard site- 54 HaOver site development or existing facilities to be relocated

Existing planning applications and flood risk areas substantially decrease potentially available land.

The proposed multi storey car park overcomes level differences while allowing adjoining developments and should allow access and development to the south.

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Minimum requirements• Limit the footprint of transport related facilities (especially car parking) through the delivery of multi storey

facilities


• Investigate potential for over rail alignment facilities and development

Full ‘ask’• Deliver development alongside the station delivery:

• Potential public/ private developer partnership to define and finance the development of the area alongside the delivery of the station.

STATION DESIGN PRINCIPLESDEVELOPMENT AREAS

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STATION DESIGN PRINCIPLESINTERCHANGE WITHIN STATION

ObjectivesDELIVER REGIONAL INTEGRATED CONNECTIVITY

• Support efficient and top notch interchange between rail services

• Deliver an attractive passenger experience

Minimum requirements• Limit interchange distances and vertical movements between

high speed and regional services

Full ‘ask’• Deliver cross platform interchange between high speed and

regional services

Rotterdam Centraal: an efficient and legible interchange

Possibleextensions

Possibleextensions

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ObjectivesDELIVER REGIONAL INTEGRATED CONNECTIVITY

• Support accessibility by public transport: tram, buses, coaches and taxis

• Support accessibility by car while preventing local congestion

UNLOCK LOCAL ACCESSIBILITY

• Achieve high quality cycle and walking connectivity to, and through, the transport interchange and rail infrastructure from surrounding communities

Minimum requirements• Extend the NET tram from Toton Lane Park&Ride to


Full ‘ask’• Deliver the western extension of the NET towards

Long Eaton and west to the M1 and onwards

STATION DESIGN PRINCIPLESMODAL ACCESSIBILITY

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STATION DESIGN PRINCIPLESMODAL ACCESSIBILITY - BUSES, COACHES & TAXIS

LONG EATON

Provide North/South connectivity for public transport and taxis on both sides of the rail alignment

Local Distributor:

Provide direct connection to Strategic Road Network A52

M1

A6005

East Midlands HS2 Hub

Toton LnP&R

PotentialP&R


• Provide public transport link from South, enabling through Bus/Coach services, on East or West of rail alignment.

• Make connections south to both sides of the HS2 rail alignment.

Minimum requirements• Enable north-south connectivity through a bus-

coach-taxi road connection between the station and the A6005

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STATION DESIGN PRINCIPLESMODAL ACCESSIBILITY - SUMMARY


• Provide fast strategic road network access without increasing local congestion

Minimum requirements• Provide private car access only from the A52

Wherever a station is located in the East Midlands, there must be effective connectivity to it from the three major cities and neighbouring communities.

It must be easy to get to the station on foot, by bike, bus, heavy rail and tram as well as by car.


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STATION DESIGN PRINCIPLESSTATION ACCESSES

Objectives UNLOCK LOCAL ACCESSIBILITY

• Support accessibility from the west to the station


• Support the potential development at Toton Yard and onwards further west along the M1

A WORLD CLASS MULTI-MODAL DESITNATION STATION

• Invest in a coherent green infrastructure

Minimum requirements• Make provision for a western access to the station

Full ‘ask’• Deliver a western entrance to the station

• Deliver accesses through the existing rail infrastructure to the west

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STATION DESIGN PRINCIPLESMULTIMODAL INTERCHANGE

Objectives DELIVER THE BEST MULTI-MODAL DESTINATION STATION

• Deliver the best interchange experience between the station and other modes: trams, buses, coaches, taxis and private cars

• Support servicing of the area through diversity of attractive transport modes

A WORLD CLASS MULTI-MODAL DESITNATION STATION


Minimum requirements• Meet “day one” capacity needs for tram, bus, coach and taxi

services and make provision for future needs

Undergroundcar park

Undergroundcar park

Major cycle route and parkings

Major cycle route and parkings

Road accessRoad access

To metro servicesTo metro services

High speed and classic rail services

High speed and classic rail services

Bus services

Bus services

Tram servicesTram services

Rotterdam Centraal: more than a high speed station, a multimodal hub between rail, tram, cyclists and pedestrians

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STATION DESIGN PRINCIPLESSTATION APPROACH AND SURROUNDING PUBLIC REALM


• Deliver, through the station approach, a new, high quality, public space for the area


• Define the station approach as a heart for the development of the area

Minimum requirements• Invest in high quality design for the station and its approach: a high

quality public square


Full ‘ask’• Partner with a private developer for the design of the approach and

delivery of appropriate complementary uses around it on “day one”.

Rotterdam Centraal

Milton Keynes station square: controversial but successful

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Rotterdam Centraal

STATION DESIGN PRINCIPLESCONCOURSE


• More than a station, a permeable and connected “place of meeting and exchange”

• Support the development of retail, leisure, conference, hotel and office uses

Minimum requirements• Make provision for the integration of additional uses within the

station

Full ‘ask’• Partner with a private developer for the design and delivery of

appropriate complementary uses within the station on “day one”.

• Consider provision for potential over site development above the station and rail alignments

The Public Room: Financed and curated by the

City Council as a meeting and cultural hub.

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THE ATTRIBUTES OF WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

- Iconic - Destination- Excellent interchange- Mixed use- Embodied in the community- Looking outwards

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1. Provide High Speed connectivity at national level not only to London but also Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds, York and onwards

2. Create efficient rail connections with the principal East Midlands stations from the East Midlands HS2 Hub

3. Consider the benefits and potential for convenient cross platform interchange

4. Extend the existing tram network to the East Midlands HS2 Hub

5. Allow for future extensions of the tram system potentially to Long Eaton, the East Midlands Airport and Derby

6. Provide efficient road access to strategic road network, without adding to local congestion

7. Bus and coaches: express and north-south bus through services to the East Midlands HS2 Hub

8. Maximise land available for development at the station, partly through efficient multi-storey car parking

9. Achieve high quality cycle and walking connectivity to, and through, the transport interchange rail infrastructure from surrounding communities

10. Maintain and improve local connectivity across the rail alignments

An iconic multimodal transport interchange as well as a destination station as the catalytic hub for the region.

STRATEGIC BRIEF: OBJECTIVES TO MAXIMISE WIDER REGIONAL BENEFITS OF HS2

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Support maximum local development

REQUIREMENTS

• Take the development of the area into consideration for the location and design of the station and locate it as north as possible

• Optimise the use of available land through a contained and accessible car parking

• Take into account the potential development, west of the rail alignments

Deliver regional integrated connectivity

REQUIREMENTS

• Connect to Toton Lane Park & Ride, make provision for extension toward Long Eaton and west to A52

• Allow sufficient capacity for full bus-coach-taxi accessibility and connection to A6005 and Long Eaton

• Provide car access only from A52

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A world class multi-modal destination stationUnlock local accessibilityREQUIREMENTS

• Consider alternative rail alignments to prevent closure of existing roads within Long Eaton

• Consider additional crossings to north and south of the station between the A52 and A6005

• Define pedestrian & cycle links as high quality public spaces and support developments along them

REQUIREMENTS

• Invest in a connected coherent green infrastructure

• Iconic international quality station


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SERVICE PATTERN

• Provide high speed connectivity at national level not only to London but also Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds, York and onwards

• Create high frequency, efficient, dedicated rail connections with the principal East Midlands stations - Derby, Leicester, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Mansfield/Ashfield, Loughborough, Long Eaton and Beeston

TRACK ALIGNMENTS




STATION LOCATION


DEVELOPMENT AREAS







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MODAL ACCESSIBILITY






STATION ENTRANCES







CONCOURSE



4. APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES TO THE STATION DESIGN

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APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES CONSTRAINTS

Several challenges are to be considered as part of the proposed site for the HS2 station hub:

• The topography with land to the east located significantly higher than the rail alignments

• The location, configuration and amount of land available for development

• The active current uses of Toton Yard

• The impact on neighbouring residential areas and lack of appropriate potential connections from them

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APPLYING THE PRINCIPLESPOTENTIAL RAIL ALIGNMENT CROSSINGS

The HS2 station hub offers a great opportunity to improve local connectivity currently severed by rail alignments.

The potential to deliver several crossings, between the A52 and A6005, should be investigated.

However, with 14 planned tracks and the active Toton Yard, the delivery and quality of these crossings will be a challenge, but is not to be precluded by station design.

A - Southernly crossing

Clear of the HS2 station and Toton Yard facilities

B - Along the HS2 station hub

Potential for direct access to station footbridge and to support over site approach and development

C - ‘Central’ crossing

Clear of the HS2 station midway between the A52 and A6005

D - Northernly crossing

Clear of the HS2 station and aligned with tram extension from Toton Ln Park & Ride towards Longmoor Road

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APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES STATION LOCATION

Considering the topography of the site and the lack of potential connections with surrounding residential areas, it is recommended that the station should be located as north as possible to support its visibility and connectivity to available developable land at ‘Lime Rise’ and beyond.

In any case, it will be critical to answer level differences as part of the design of the station to support its integration and local development.

A northernmost location brings the station closer to land available for development at ‘Lime Rise’ but the level difference between platforms and concourse would be higher.

With a southernmost location the station is away from land available from development while being surrounded by residential areas turning their back to the station.

While the concourse can potentially be at the same level as the footbridge the issue of level difference with the ‘Lime Rise’ remains.

This scenario proposes to deliver a single crossing, shared between public transports, pedestrians & cyclists, along the HS2 station footbridge, going across 14 tracks (6 HS2, 4 classic rail, 2 HS2 maintenance and 2 freight) as well as the maintained Toton East Yard.

Past Toton Yard, the tram/bus link would split, heading south towards Long Eaton and north towards Longmoor Road and beyond.

Due to the crossing location above platforms, a later delivery would present significant risk of disruption to services, even if provisions were made.

As a result it would be more appropriate to deliver such crossing along the construction of the station itself.

We believe that several additional challenges should be considered:

• The length of this crossing (14 tracks + rail yards) which will be a challenge to deliver and could be unattractive to pedestrians & cyclists

• Building over the active Toton Yard

• Sharp turns, especially for trams, west of the bridge to head south towards Long Eaton and/or north towards west (Derby etc.)

• Multiple turns/indirect journey between west and the Toton Park & Ride: turning sharply south towards the HS2 station then turning back north towards ‘Lime Rise’

• The visual and noise impact (due to sharp turns and viaduct height) on residential areas and additional impairment to the potential of the Erewash River as a green infrastructure and the potential for future developments at Toton East Yard

In addition, these points would be made worse the further south the station is located.

Finally, it must be noted that such an approach would be more attractive if the crossing itself was treated as the station forecourt/square or if it was made a part of an over site development above the station platform and/or Toton Yard were considered.

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APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES SCENARIO 1 - ‘SINGLE‘ RAIL ALIGNMENT CROSSING

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APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES SCENARIO 1 - ‘SINGLE‘ RAIL ALIGNMENT CROSSING

This scenario proposes to separate the challenges to connect the HS2 station hub to Long Eaton and Longmoor Road while avoiding the wider section of Toton Yard.

The public transports, pedestrians & cyclists link to Long Eaton would head south through the ‘East Yard / Banks Road’ site to cross the rail alignments further south entirely clear of Toton Yard.

Connectivity to Longmoor Road and onwards would be provided through a second crossing located north of the station, aligned with the link to Toton Park & Ride and going through Toton Yard.

As such configuration would be clear of the HS2 station and its platforms, it could allow a phased approach provided that the appropriate provision would be made (structure between track alignments).

For instance, a ‘day one’ link could be delivered to Long Eaton and onwards, while a northern connection to Longmoor Road would await the redevelopment of Toton Yard which would allow an easier crossing of this site.

The delivery of such scenario could still be challenging considering

• going through the ‘East Yard/Banks Road’ site

• the still to be confirmed levels of the HS2 and classic rail track alignments south of the station

• crossing of the Erewash and joining Midlands Street

• Finally the location of the station would have little impact on that scenario.

This scenario would provide a shorter journey and a more attractive connection for pedestrians & cyclist between Long Eaton and the HS2 station hub while activating the ‘East Yard/Banks Road’ site for development.

In addition, it would maintain the potential of the Erewash valley as a green infrastructure as well as the potential to redevelop Toton Yard.

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APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES SCENARIO 2 - ‘TWO‘ RAIL ALIGNMENT CROSSINGS

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APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES SCENARIO 2 - ‘TWO‘ RAIL ALIGNMENT CROSSINGS

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APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES PLATFORMS AND CIRCULATION


• Support efficient and top notch interchange between rail services

• Deliver an attractive passenger experience

RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


FULL ‘ASK’

• Deliver cross platform interchange between high speed and regional services

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APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES CONCOURSE


• More than a station, a permeable and connected “place of meeting”

• Support the development of retail, leisure, conference, hotel and office uses






FULL ‘ASK’

• Partner with a private developer for the design and delivery of appropriate complementary uses within the station on “day one”.

• Consider provision for potential over site development above the station and rail alignments

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APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES STATION SQUARE


• Deliver the best interchange experience between the station and other modes: trams, buses, coaches, taxis and private cars


• Define the station approach as a heart for the development of the area

DELIVER REGIONAL INTEGRATED CONNECTIVITY

• Support accessibility by public transport: tram, buses, coaches and taxis

• Support accessibility by car while preventing local congestion




FULL ‘ASK’

• Partner with a private developer for the design of the approach and delivery of appropriate complementary uses around it on “day one”

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APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES LOCATION


• Deliver, through the station approach, a new, high quality, public space for the area

• Support servicing of the area through diversity of attractive transport modes

• Invest in a coherent green infrastructure

SUPPORT MAXIMUM REGIONAL AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT• Define the station approach as a heart for the development

of the area






FULL ‘ASK’• Deliver a western entrance to the station

• Deliver accesses through the existing rail infrastructure to the west

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SERVICE PATTERN

• Provide high speed and classic compatible connectivity at national level not only to London but also Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds, York and onwards

• Create high frequency, efficient, rail connections with the principal East Midlands stations - Derby, Leicester, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Mansfield/Ashfield, Loughborough, Long Eaton and Beeston

TRACK ALIGNMENTS




STATION LOCATION


DEVELOPMENT AREAS







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MODAL ACCESSIBILITY






STATION ENTRANCES







CONCOURSE



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EAST MIDLANDS HS2 HUB MAXIMISING THE WIDER REGIONAL … · sustainable places, connectivity and people. As a place we want an HS2 station that can act as a gateway to the towns and