Merseytravel Permanent Way Institution

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2 Merseytravel Permanent Way Institution 2 nd March 2017 Mark Cleave Rail Development

3 The Merseyrail Network A network centred on Liverpool Northern Line (blue) Lancashire side of the Mersey Operated by Merseyrail Electrics Wirral Line (green) Wirral side of the Mersey Operated by Merseyrail Electrics City Line (red) Lime Street Main Line Operated by Northern Other services by Trans Pennine to Scarborough and Newcastle East Midlands to Sheffield, Nottingham and Norwich London Midland to Birmingham Virgin West Coast to Euston 3

4 The Merseyrail Network Access to the docks was important Liverpool & Manchester Railway straight to Wapping (and the south docks) then down to Lime Street (passenger service) and eventually to Riverside (and the north docks) Other railways around the back of Liverpool and in to the north docks A similar situation on Wirral with lines converging from Chester and Wrexham to Birkenhead Docks 4

5 The Merseyrail Network Passenger lines still using the historic termini Liverpool Exchange for the Northern Line (blue) Liverpool Central for the Wirral Line (green) Liverpool Lime Street for the City Line (red) 5

6 The Merseyrail Network 1972 future A network centred on Liverpool city centre Northern Line (blue) the Link Line under construction (underground) - the Cheshire Lines outer loop to be reopened - the lines to the east to be electrified and the University branch under construction Wirral Line (green) the Loop Line under construction and Hamilton Square burrowing junction (both underground) City Line (red) Lime Street Main Line to Runcorn 6

7 The Merseyrail Network The Loop and Link Lines have been built A network centred on Liverpool city centre for the commuter and shopper Northern Line (blue) the Link Line - underground via Moorfields (replacing Liverpool Exchange) to Liverpool Central Wirral Line (green) the Loop Line an underground turn back City Line (red) from Liverpool Lime Street M/L 7

8 Merseyrail Electrics Self-contained urban network - one of the most intensively used networks in the UK 75 miles route length, 67 stations 6.5 miles and 5 stations underground Electrified at 750V d.c. 3 rd rail Historically Merseyrail Electrics used to be characterised by low investment, unreliable services and dirty trains/stations In 2003, the management of the operation was transferred from the DfT to Merseytravel A 25 year concession contract was awarded by Merseytravel to a 50/50 joint venture between Serco and Abellio (Merseyrail Electrics 2002) Devolution has driven investment and improvement Steady growth in patronage(2.5% per annum) Network performance has improved steadily and is now one of the top ranked operators in the UK Potential for network expansion building on this success However rolling stock capacity will increasingly become a constraint on growth if no action is taken 8

9 Current Situation and Business Case 59 x 3 car units (Class 507/508) built in the late 1970s Owned by Angel Trains Relatively low passenger carrying capacity Fleet refresh programme recently completed Steady improvement in reliability Passenger carrying capacity and the age of the fleet are key limitations Business Case considered a range of options Do nothing Continuing refresh Mid-life overhaul Comprehensive re-engineering Replacement Replacement identified as the preferred option Direct procurement and ownership selected to provide financial efficiency and enable procurement of a fleet tailored to the network s requirements Merseytravel and therefore the Liverpool City Region benefits from whole life cycle cost savings Savings and additional revenues deliver affordability Possibility of EIB funding identified - 190m now secured 9

10 Age UK Comparative Average Fleet Ages New rolling stock has already been purchased Train Operating Company Source: National Rail Trends quarterly summary 2015/16 Q4, Office of Rail Regulation (excludes Gatwick Express for which there is no data and Island Line) 10

11 Programme Benefits Undertaking a fleet replacement and associated depot and infrastructure upgrades will provide the following benefits: Safety improvements, particularly addressing RAIB report into 2011 fatality Increased passenger carrying capacity (60% increase per unit); Reduced journey times (up to 10% reduction); Improved reliability; (11,000 49,000 MTIN) Improved facilities for passengers; Reduced operating costs; Reduced maintenance costs Increased patronage Enables future growth An economic assessment of the project has identified that fully delivering these benefits by fleet replacement and infrastructure investment will provide a significant boost to the regional economy ( 70m p.a.) and provide the stimulus for significant job creation (1,000 FTEEs) Provides the foundations of Merseytravel s Long Term Rail Strategy 11

12 What Passengers Want /14 Passenger Focus undertook quantitative and qualitative research Targeted insight into opinions of existing stock and possible choices for new fleet - built into finalisation of the specification Confirmed much anecdotal evidence, but some significant, distinctive findings: Diversity of passenger types with differing expectations Bay seating popular, but a mix of styles preferred Open inter-car connections preferred Better facilities for standing passengers considered essential Very pro-bike attitude Intelligent air conditioning Better passenger information CCTV more cameras and visibility of images Platform train interface a major concern That s OK for London but wouldn t work here don t take all the seats out! Translated into a Design Guide which was used alongside the Train Technical Specification during the procurement Passenger input to continue, working with Transport Focus 12

13 Integrated Systems Approach Maintenance Operations Rolling Stock Enhanced Passenger Experience Connectivity Depots Infrastructure Infrastructure adaptations to match new stock/timetable Power supply upgrades up to 3 new bulk supply points and associated reinforcement Regenerative braking and possibly energy recycling Significant reduction in energy consumption with 60% increase in capacity and reduced journey times Depot modernisation Works to accommodate train lengthening Modern safety and emergency response systems Accessibility improved for all passengers Connectivity between train and infrastructure Comprehensive modernisation of Merseyrail operations Total cost including new fleet 460m 13

14 Procurement Process Merseytravel led procurement devolution in action Bundled procurement for a single, long term supplier, 4 key agreements: Supply of rolling stock plus full scale driving cab simulator Maintenance of existing fleet from ~6 months onwards Depot construction contract Maintenance of new fleet potentially through full life Extensive involvement with Merseyrail in development of bespoke contracts and specifications, Network Rail involvement where required Strong response to initial advert 5 world leading bidders prequalified Mandatory, compliant baseline bids, Bidders additionally encouraged to propose alternatives which offer better value for money and/or meets the objectives by different means Extensive bidder interaction during all phases of bidding and flexibility in response to bidder suggestions 60/40 quality/price evaluation with affordability benchmarks at each stage Quality evaluation against overall programme objectives Financial evaluation on whole life cost of ownership (35 year NPV model) Good value for money and optimal risk profile for both parties Challenging timeframes set and adhered to Procurement process has delivered the starting point for a long term, collaborative relationship with Stadler 14

15 Unit Configuration 4 car, bi-directional, articulated unit, 65m long 3 powered Jacobs bogies (2BoBoBo2) 6 plug sliding doorways per side, 1.3m wide Multiple operation with end evacuation 750V 3 rd rail with 25kV overhead upgrade capability 120 km/h top speed, 1.1 m/s acceleration and braking 1500 kw continuous power output at wheels Welded Aluminium bodyshell and inner frame bogies low weight Class leading power to weight ratio

16 Passenger facilities Unit layout & capacity Length: 64.98m Seats: 182 Total capacity: 486 Tare weight: 98.4 t

17 Passenger facilities Level access Low floor solution combined with sliding steps creates a safe and comfortable platform-train interface for all passengers

18 Passenger facilities Universal design Level entrance across the unit, allocated areas for wheelchairs and bikes, folding seats allowing luggage storage

19 Platform Train Interface Current wide range of platform heights and offsets Nearly 50% curved platforms Currently poor interface both at doors and along bodyside Strategy to minimise platform gap train body customised for our network, track/platform normalised Reduced floor height Intelligent sliding step Pioneering approach for UK Enables unassisted access for all passengers at all doors Sensitive door edges and illuminated portal to substantially mitigate risk of trapping in doors 19

20 Safety and Security Platform train interface and safe dispatch of the train on the platform Automated and live warnings CCTV cameras Visible assistance system Gap closers Intelligent sliding steps Addressing the 3 key issues arising from the James Street accident

21 Safety and Security Platform train interface and safe dispatch of the train in the train Passenger alarm handle Automated and live warning Visible assistance system Sensitive edge doors, etc. Addressing the 3 key issues arising from the James Street accident

22 Safety and Security Platform train interface and safe dispatch of the train in the cab CCTV cameras Automated and live warning Doors operation Traction interlocking Emergency brake device Addressing the 3 key issues arising from the James Street accident

23 Driving Cab Asymmetrical layout Excellent visibility for drivers Much improved working environment End detrainment Cab to cab Cab to track Transparent cab partition Driver Controlled Operation 23

24 Timeline Activity Date Business Case Finalised Mid 2015 OJEU Notice Oct 2015 ITN release Jan 2016 Bid return June 2016 Contract award approved End 2016 Maintenance transfer Mid 2017 Infrastructure and depots upgraded 2019 (prior to RS delivery) Rolling Stock delivery 2019 New units into service 2020 Full fleet in service and timetable change

25 Planning For The Future Long term strategy - 40 year planning horizon Requires local knowledge and partnership working with Network Rail, Merseyrail and Stadler Passenger growth/network expansion fleet expansion Potential network expansion to various locations Extension of 3 rd rail? 25 kv OLE? No electrification? Dual voltage capability designed in On board energy storage for energy recycling emerging technology Possibility of IPEMU style operation? Unit lengthening opportunities designed in Reconfigurable saloon ERTMS retrofit Depot capacity and additional features (OLE test track) Power supply design to cater for expanded fleet and reduced headways Increased crowding pressure on key stations analysed 25

26 Planning For The Future Some ideas to consider (some may not happen) New Stations: Maghull North Warrington West Reopening lines: Halton Curve Bootle Branch North Mersey Branch St Helens Link Burscough Curves New railways: Skelmersdale Branch Long Term Rail Strategy 26

27 Thank you