Issue - decisions

Solent Connectivity: the Network Rail Solent modular strategic plan

30/10/2020 - Solent Connectivity: the Network Rail Solent Continuous Modular Strategy Plan

1.    Noted the contents of this report

2.    Endorsed the CMSP recommended train service specification:

  • Portsmouth Southampton: additional 2 trains per hour giving 4 trains per hour; and
  • Portsmouth Eastleigh: additional train per hour giving 2 trains per hour.

3.    Supported in principle the following CMSP recommended infrastructure measures that will be required in Portsmouth to facilitate the new services:

  • Agreed the reinstatement of track in platform 2 at Portsmouth Harbour station, bringing the platform back into use; and/or
  • Agreed the provision of an additional platform at Portsmouth and Southsea station, adjacent to the low-level platforms 3 and 4.