What evidence is there that opening a new station will increase passenger numbers?
A full business case for this scheme has been produced in full accordance with the Department for Transport ‘Web TAG’ guidance on business case development. The Department for Transport (Rail) must be satisfied on the merits of the scheme business case before the Regional Funding Allocation resources are granted. A copy of the Outline Business Case, Executive Summary (PDF – 1.5 MB) is available to provide additional information on the demand forecasting work already undertaken.