Many views and suggestions concerned the detail of future train services, especially at the southern end of the route. It will be appreciated that a Strategy sets out the objectives for such services and a plan for how those may be realised. The specification of train timetables fully consistent with this Strategy will be determined by the industry procedures. The SRA will ensure that stakeholders are kept aware of progress with the implementation of the Strategy and also consulted, as appropriate, over any significant changes in respect of service patterns.

This Strategy is designed to provide a coherent planning framework for one of the country’s busiest lines. It is designed in particular to foster a significant improvement in performance without any dependence on infrastructure changes."