Central Railway is a company in the United Kingdom who propose to build a new freight railway line from the channel tunnel to the north of England, using much of the trackbed of the former Great Central Railway. Channel Tunnel in cross section The English terminal at Cheriton, from the Pilgrims Way The Channel Tunnel, (French: le tunnel sous la Manche; once popularly nicknamed the Chunnel in English) is a 50km long rail tunnel beneath the English Channel at the Straits of Dover, connecting Cheriton in Kent, England... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population - Total (2001) - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Religion... This is about the historic company; see also about the present day preserved Great Central Steam Railway. ...
The company argues that such a line could significantly cut traffic congestion.
The company was formed in the late 1980s, and their proposals are controversial and have faced much opposition. Their plans were rejected by the government in 1996 and again in 2003, largely due to concerns over cost. Events and trends The 1980s marked an abrupt shift towards more conservative lifestyles after the momentous cultural revolutions which took place in the 1960s and 1970s and the definition of the AIDS virus in 1981. ... 1996 is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
External links
Central Railway website (http://www.central-railway.co.uk/)
CentralRailway plc is the company promoting the construction of a new rail freight link between the Channel Tunnel and the North of England.
However, CentralRailway have indicated that the position of the tunnel portals and the line of the tunnel are purely indicative and will be the subject of further consultation.
It is understood the SRA examined CentralRailway's demand and revenue forecasts, factors affecting mode choice, the impact of the proposals on other services on the existing network and it's relationship with other strategic rail objectors.
Built in 1886 by the Parel workshop of Bombay Baroda and Central India Railway, this rare masterpiece, a 6 wheeler saloon was used by the Gaekwar of Baroda in the broad gauge sections of his kingdom.
Built by Ransome and Rapier, UK, in 1883, it was one of the earliest hand operated breakdown crane used by BBCandI Railway.
Built by Robert Stephenson and Co., UK in 1936, it was primarily used for hauling suburban passenger rakes by SIR.
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