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PUBLICCONSULTATION

Translink has made significant investments in the railway network within the North West over the past few years. The necessary track safety works to upgrade the Derry~Londonderry to Coleraine line have now been completed with the final phase of works, which will allow the running of an hourly service, planned to commence in 2014. The new state-of-the-art trains are now in service and are delivering a ‘step-change’ in service reliability and improved accessibility. Earlier this year, a new timetable was also introduced that offers over 20% additional seating capacity across the network.

A potential new Train Station for Derry Londonderry


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As a potential next step in development Translink are considering both redevelopment and relocation options for the train station.

It should be noted that this project is currently not funded within Translink's 3 year capital plan.

At this early stage, we are looking at the feasibility of upgrading and/or relocating the existing train station at Duke Street and we would like to hear your views.

If the funding becomes available Translink will endeavour to undertake further feasibility and scoping work to determine the full level of investment needed for such a project and the potential social, economic and environmental impacts.

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1. Refurbish the existing station2. A new Ebrington Station3. Relocate to the original

Waterside station4. A new 'Waterside Link' station

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The current train station is located at Duke Street, in the Waterside area of the city. The existing terminus was opened in 1980 and sits beside the original Waterside Station which is owned and used by others. The existing station, may not have the capacity to cope if demand for rail travel increases substantially in the future.

Following an initial feasibility study, Translink have identified four options for the upgrade of the train station, including keeping the station in the existing location or moving it to an alternative location.

One of the reasons for possibly moving the station is to investigate if there are any opportunities to utilise the new Peace Bridge to improve pedestrian and cycle linkages to the city centre or to utilise the old station.

The four options being considered are shown on the map - further details on each of the four options, including the advantages and disadvantages for each option are shown overleaf. Please note that options are limited for the existing railway line – there are no plans to extend the railway line further into the city.

WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS BEING CONSIDERED?

1. Refurbish the existing station2. A new Ebrington Station3. Relocate to the original Waterside Station4. A new 'Waterside Link' Station

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1 Refurbishmentof existing station

A. Existing StationB. Duke Street RoundaboutC. Existing Permanent Way YardD. Historic Station

1. Extent of Extended Station2. Platform Extension3. Proposed New Bus Stops4. Extended Park & Ride5. Taxi/Car Drop Off6. Existing Bus Stop

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Waterside Link

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Improved parking provision

Improved accessibility into the station building

Improved street presence/signage etc.

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Restricted site

Furthest from new Peace Bridge and the Bus Station

Refurbishment carried out within an operational environment

Parking provision at a distance

Limited future expansion possibilities

Distance to Bus Stop(on Duke Street Southbound)

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Utilises Peace Bridge location

New-build sustainable and energy efficient building

Maximise potential of Ebrington Development


Car/Bus drop off points adjacent to station

Good visual connection from building to drop off area

Existing station remains operational during works

ADVANTAGES

Translink currently do not own site

Ground levels require alteration

The building would be prominent from the City side with poor visibility for vehicles approaching the King Street roundabout

Vehicular access point to station may not be obvious

DISADVANTAGES

New station building, platforms and canopies connected by lifts and stairs to the Peace Bridge. Park & Ride facility accessed via new road connecting Duke Street Roundabout to Ebrington. Parking bays located within landscaped environment.

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Established location


Good visual connection from building to drop off areas


Existing Station remains operational during works

Rental tenancies within the retained station building wouldreactivate usage

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Translink currently do not own site or building

Second furthest from new Peace Bridge and the Bus Station

Refurbishment constraints

Limited future expansion possibilities

Maintenance of historical structure

DISADVANTAGES

Construct new Ticket Office and Waiting Hall within existing Train Shed. Modern trains cannot enter the existing Train Shed, so new platforms would be constructed externally. Demolish 1970 infill structure. Refurbish original Station Building as rental tenancy. Park & Ride facility with new roadways, enclosed bus stops and landscape.

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Very good visual and pedestrian link to Peace Bridge

A contemporary, iconic sense of arrival into the new city terminus

Second closest to new Peace Bridge

Very prominent riverside location


Existing station remains operational during works


Good visual connection from building to drop off area

Potential opportunities for commercial tenants

ADVANTAGES

Translink currently do not own entire site

Ground levels limit parking close to station

Separate access to Park & Ride, from main station entrance

DISADVANTAGES

New station building elevated above platforms and canopies. Slip road off Waterside Link with landscaping, bus stops and car drop-off at station entrance. New Park & Ride facility accessed via Duke Street Roundabout.

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Translink will publish a summary of responses following completion of the consultation process. Your response, and all other responses to the consultation, may be disclosed on request. Translink can only refuse to disclose information in exceptional circumstances. Before you submit your response, please read the panel below on the confidentiality of consultations. This will give you guidance on the legal position about any information given to us in response to this consultation.

This consultation leaflet is also available on Translink’s website www.translink.co.uk/watersidestation

HOW CAN YOU HAVE YOUR SAY?

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The purpose of this public consultation is to get your views on the options under consideration for the Derry~Londonderry train station, with a view to selecting a preferred option for its upgrade or replacement.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 – CONFIDENTIALITY OF CONSULTATIONS The Freedom of Information Act gives the public a right of access to any information held by a public authority, namely Translink in this case. This right of access to information includes information provided in response to a consultation. Translink cannot automatically consider as confidential information supplied to it in response to a consultation. However it does have the responsibility to decide whether any information provided by you in response to this consultation, including information about your identity, should be made public or treated as confidential.

This means that information provided by you in response to the consultation is unlikely to be treated as confidential, except in very particular circumstances. The Lord Chancellor’s Code of Practice on the Freedom of Information Act provides that: Translink should only accept information from third parties in confidence if it is necessary to obtain that information in connection with the exercise of any of Translink’s functions and it would not otherwise be provided.

Translink should not agree to hold information received from third parties ‘in confidence’ which is not confidential in nature. Acceptance by Translink of confidentiality provisions must be for good reasons, capable of being justified to the Information Commissioner.

Do you support the implementation of a new train terminus for Derry~Londonderry and the North West?

Which of the following options do you prefer (please select one only)

FURTHER COMMENTS

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Do NothingKeep the existing station as it is and do not refurbish it.

Option 1 (Refurbish the existing station)Keep the station at the existing location but replace it with a new upgraded facility.

Option 2 (A new Ebrington Station)Close the existing station and provide a new upgraded facility at Ebrington, adjacent to the Peace Bridge.

Option 3 (Relocate to the original Waterside Station)Close the existing station and provide a new upgraded facility at the historic Waterside location.

Option 4 (A new 'Waterside Link' Station)Close the existing station and provide a new upgraded facility adjacent to the historic station, alongside Waterside Link.

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This publication can also be made available, on request, in large print, braille and audio alternative formats. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

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Please complete our online survey, which can be accessed using the following QR code on your smart phone or at the following location:

www.surveymonkey.com/s/trainstation

PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS

Thurs 28th Feb : Foyleside Shopping Centre 9am-5pm

Sat 2nd March : Foyleside Shopping Centre 9am-5pm

Thurs 7th March : Lisnagelvin Sports Complex 9am-5pm

Sat 9th March : Lisnagelvin Sports Complex 9am-5pm

EXHIBITIONSThe options for the Derry~Londonderry train station will be on view as public exhibitions in the Train Station and Foyle Street Bus Station until 24/5/2013.

Questionnaires can be sent to us at the following address:

Property & Structures Department3 Milewater Road,Belfast,BT3 9BG

All location images supplied by Derry City Council


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