Policy GESP26: Rail and Bus Projects

The following will be identified on the policies map to be allocated and/or safeguarded for the provision of public transport routes, rail stations and infrastructure [policies map and Infrastructure Delivery Plan to be published with the next version of the GESP]: 

1. New rail stations at
   1. Marsh Barton
   2. Monkerton
   3. Cullompton
   4. Cranbrook East
2. Rail Frequency and Resilience Enhancements including
   1. Between Dawlish and Teignmouth – rail resilience
   2. Waterloo passing loop – additional tracks and capacity on London Waterloo Line
   3. Tarka Line passing loop – to enable half hourly services to Crediton
3. Bus reliability and priority enhancements necessary to achieve 15 minute bus frequency will be identified including;
   1. A3052 to M5 J30
   2. Heavitree Road – environmental enhancement and bus priority
   3. A379 South West Exeter
   4. Exe Bridges / Alphington Road

8.22 The Greater Exeter councils will work with bus service operators, Network Rail, rail franchise owners, the Department for Transport, relevant landowners and other stakeholders to support upgrades and improvements to the public transport networks. Depending on the outcomes of this consultation and the sites included in the next version of the GESP, further public transport projects projects may be added to the

8.23 The rail infrastructure outlined above is the minimum required over the plan period to achieve a frequent and resilient Devon Metro service.

8.24 New railway stations and rail infrastructure improvements are required at key destinations and new communities including Marsh Barton, Cullompton and Cranbrook (land for which is proposed to be safeguarded in the Cranbrook Development Plan Document). These will contribute to the success of the rail network in and around Exeter, providing a large number of households with a convenient public transport option to access the city.

8.25 Works to protect the mainline along the coast near Dawlish are recognised by the government as a national priority. They will help to ensure the resilience of the mainline which is at risk from cliff erosion, rising sea levels and future storms.

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