Croxley Rail Link decision due this year

eWatford Observer Thursday 9th September 2010


A decision on the Croxley Rail Link project will be made at the end of
this year, a government minister has revealed.
Watford MP Richard Harrington and Mayor Dorothy Thornhill visited the
Department of Transport (DfT) today (Thursday), where they met with
Transport Minister Norman Baker MP to discuss the extension of the
Metropolitan Line from Croxley Green to Watford Junction.
Together they argued that the scheme not only offered excellent value
for money at a time of financial restraint but was also integral to
the development of the proposed Watford Health Campus.
They also pointed out the benefits to the residents further afield in
north west London.
Most government departments have been asked to draw up plans to make
savings of up to 25 per cent.
This led to the DfT putting all spending plans on hold before
reassessing them and in particular, their carbon footprint.
It is hoped this criteria will, therefore, favour smaller schemes such
as the rail link.
During their meeting, Mr Baker said the final decision on the project
would be made at the end of the year.
Mr Harrington said: “It was important for us to go and see the
Minister and push the benefits of the scheme for Watford and the
surrounding area. I and nearly everyone I’ve spoken to really wants
this project to go full steam ahead.
“It’s my and Dorothy’s duty shout loudly for Watford but I think it
really makes a difference to a minister when a mayor and MP come and
state their case. The Minister certainly knows how passionately we
care about the project.
“I realise that it is a difficult job for the Minister to make savings
to the transport budget. However, I think his response to our
arguments was very positive.”
Mayor Thornhill added: “We had a very good meeting and I think we did
a good job in pressing home Watford’s case.
“The Minister had clearly done his homework and was interested in our
plans for Watford.
“The Minister will be making his mind up on a whole host of transport
projects by the end of the year so it will be good to get a decision
one way or another.”
………………………………..............................
………………………………..............................
John Burke
WRUG

I predict that the decision will be that they will put off making a
decision.

On Sep 9, 5:55 am, Stephen Furley wrote:
Croxley Rail Link decision due this year

eWatford Observer Thursday 9th September 2010


A decision on the Croxley Rail Link project will be made at the end of
this year, a government minister has revealed.
Watford MP Richard Harrington and Mayor Dorothy Thornhill visited the
Department of Transport (DfT) today (Thursday), where they met with
Transport Minister Norman Baker MP to discuss the extension of the
Metropolitan Line from Croxley Green to Watford Junction.
Together they argued that the scheme not only offered excellent value
for money at a time of financial restraint but was also integral to
the development of the proposed Watford Health Campus.
They also pointed out the benefits to the residents further afield in
north west London.
Most government departments have been asked to draw up plans to make
savings of up to 25 per cent.
This led to the DfT putting all spending plans on hold before
reassessing them and in particular, their carbon footprint.
It is hoped this criteria will, therefore, favour smaller schemes such
as the rail link.
During their meeting, Mr Baker said the final decision on the project
would be made at the end of the year.
Mr Harrington said: “It was important for us to go and see the
Minister and push the benefits of the scheme for Watford and the
surrounding area. I and nearly everyone I’ve spoken to really wants
this project to go full steam ahead.
“It’s my and Dorothy’s duty shout loudly for Watford but I think it
really makes a difference to a minister when a mayor and MP come and
state their case. The Minister certainly knows how passionately we
care about the project.
“I realise that it is a difficult job for the Minister to make savings
to the transport budget. However, I think his response to our
arguments was very positive.”
Mayor Thornhill added: “We had a very good meeting and I think we did
a good job in pressing home Watford’s case.
“The Minister had clearly done his homework and was interested in our
plans for Watford.
“The Minister will be making his mind up on a whole host of transport
projects by the end of the year so it will be good to get a decision
one way or another.”
………………………………..............................
………………………………..............................
John Burke
WRUG


I predict that the decision will be that they will put off making a
decision.

That would be par for the course. IMHO this development is entirely
worthwhile and should have proceeded way back.

"1506" wrote in message
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On Sep 9, 5:55 am, Stephen Furley wrote:
Croxley Rail Link decision due this year

eWatford Observer Thursday 9th September 2010


A decision on the Croxley Rail Link project will be made at the end of
this year, a government minister has revealed.
Watford MP Richard Harrington and Mayor Dorothy Thornhill visited the
Department of Transport (DfT) today (Thursday), where they met with
Transport Minister Norman Baker MP to discuss the extension of the
Metropolitan Line from Croxley Green to Watford Junction.
Together they argued that the scheme not only offered excellent value
for money at a time of financial restraint but was also integral to
the development of the proposed Watford Health Campus.
They also pointed out the benefits to the residents further afield in
north west London.
Most government departments have been asked to draw up plans to make
savings of up to 25 per cent.
This led to the DfT putting all spending plans on hold before
reassessing them and in particular, their carbon footprint.
It is hoped this criteria will, therefore, favour smaller schemes such
as the rail link.
During their meeting, Mr Baker said the final decision on the project
would be made at the end of the year.
Mr Harrington said: “It was important for us to go and see the
Minister and push the benefits of the scheme for Watford and the
surrounding area. I and nearly everyone I’ve spoken to really wants
this project to go full steam ahead.
“It’s my and Dorothy’s duty shout loudly for Watford but I think it
really makes a difference to a minister when a mayor and MP come and
state their case. The Minister certainly knows how passionately we
care about the project.
“I realise that it is a difficult job for the Minister to make savings
to the transport budget. However, I think his response to our
arguments was very positive.”
Mayor Thornhill added: “We had a very good meeting and I think we did
a good job in pressing home Watford’s case.
“The Minister had clearly done his homework and was interested in our
plans for Watford.
“The Minister will be making his mind up on a whole host of transport
projects by the end of the year so it will be good to get a decision
one way or another.”
………………………………..............................
………………………………..............................
John Burke
WRUG


I predict that the decision will be that they will put off making a
decision.

That would be par for the course. IMHO this development is entirely
worthwhile and should have proceeded way back.

How long did they spend talking about this. If they had spent a bit more
time doing and I little bit less time talking it would have been built by
now. So the likes of Dorothy Thornhill only has herself to blame.

Kevin

On Sep 9, 2:17*pm, "Zen83237" wrote:
"1506" wrote in message

...
On Sep 9, 5:55 am, Stephen Furley *wrote:





Croxley Rail Link decision due this year

eWatford Observer Thursday 9th September 2010

A decision on the Croxley Rail Link project will be made at the end of
this year, a government minister has revealed.
Watford MP Richard Harrington and Mayor Dorothy Thornhill visited the
Department of Transport (DfT) today (Thursday), where they met with
Transport Minister Norman Baker MP to discuss the extension of the
Metropolitan Line from Croxley Green to Watford Junction.
Together they argued that the scheme not only offered excellent value
for money at a time of financial restraint but was also integral to
the development of the proposed Watford Health Campus.
They also pointed out the benefits to the residents further afield in
north west London.
Most government departments have been asked to draw up plans to make
savings of up to 25 per cent.
This led to the DfT putting all spending plans on hold before
reassessing them and in particular, their carbon footprint.
It is hoped this criteria will, therefore, favour smaller schemes such
as the rail link.
During their meeting, Mr Baker said the final decision on the project
would be made at the end of the year.
Mr Harrington said: “It was important for us to go and see the
Minister and push the benefits of the scheme for Watford and the
surrounding area. I and nearly everyone I’ve spoken to really wants
this project to go full steam ahead.
“It’s my and Dorothy’s duty shout loudly for Watford but I think it
really makes a difference to a minister when a mayor and MP come and
state their case. The Minister certainly knows how passionately we
care about the project.
“I realise that it is a difficult job for the Minister to make savings
to the transport budget. However, I think his response to our
arguments was very positive.”
Mayor Thornhill added: “We had a very good meeting and I think we did
a good job in pressing home Watford’s case.
“The Minister had clearly done his homework and was interested in our
plans for Watford.
“The Minister will be making his mind up on a whole host of transport
projects by the end of the year so it will be good to get a decision
one way or another.”
………………………………..............................
………………………………..............................
John Burke
WRUG
*I predict that the decision will be that they will put off making a
*decision.

That would be par for the course. *IMHO this development is entirely
worthwhile and should have proceeded way back.

How long did they spend talking about this. If they had spent a bit more
time doing and I little bit less time talking it would have been built by
now. So the likes of Dorothy Thornhill only has herself to blame.

Broadly speaking: I agree. However, there is the small matter of
funding. That is especially difficult just now. It is unfortunate
that this nettle was not firmly grasped during the recent more
prosperous years.

"Zen83237" wrote:

IMHO this development is entirely
worthwhile and should have proceeded way back.


Please define what you mean by "worthwhile".

IMHO the people of Watford have managed without this line for a very
long time. It won't hurt them to wait a few years longer.

There is no place for marginal schemes such as this, especially when
seen in the light of the breadth and depth of the public spending cuts
that the coalition government is expected to announce next month.

"1506" wrote in message
...
On Sep 9, 2:17 pm, "Zen83237" wrote:
"1506" wrote in message

...
On Sep 9, 5:55 am, Stephen Furley wrote:





Croxley Rail Link decision due this year

eWatford Observer Thursday 9th September 2010

A decision on the Croxley Rail Link project will be made at the end of
this year, a government minister has revealed.
Watford MP Richard Harrington and Mayor Dorothy Thornhill visited the
Department of Transport (DfT) today (Thursday), where they met with
Transport Minister Norman Baker MP to discuss the extension of the
Metropolitan Line from Croxley Green to Watford Junction.
Together they argued that the scheme not only offered excellent value
for money at a time of financial restraint but was also integral to
the development of the proposed Watford Health Campus.
They also pointed out the benefits to the residents further afield in
north west London.
Most government departments have been asked to draw up plans to make
savings of up to 25 per cent.
This led to the DfT putting all spending plans on hold before
reassessing them and in particular, their carbon footprint.
It is hoped this criteria will, therefore, favour smaller schemes such
as the rail link.
During their meeting, Mr Baker said the final decision on the project
would be made at the end of the year.
Mr Harrington said: “It was important for us to go and see the
Minister and push the benefits of the scheme for Watford and the
surrounding area. I and nearly everyone I’ve spoken to really wants
this project to go full steam ahead.
“It’s my and Dorothy’s duty shout loudly for Watford but I think it
really makes a difference to a minister when a mayor and MP come and
state their case. The Minister certainly knows how passionately we
care about the project.
“I realise that it is a difficult job for the Minister to make savings
to the transport budget. However, I think his response to our
arguments was very positive.”
Mayor Thornhill added: “We had a very good meeting and I think we did
a good job in pressing home Watford’s case.
“The Minister had clearly done his homework and was interested in our
plans for Watford.
“The Minister will be making his mind up on a whole host of transport
projects by the end of the year so it will be good to get a decision
one way or another.”
………………………………..............................
………………………………..............................
John Burke
WRUG
I predict that the decision will be that they will put off making a
decision.

That would be par for the course. IMHO this development is entirely
worthwhile and should have proceeded way back.

How long did they spend talking about this. If they had spent a bit more
time doing and I little bit less time talking it would have been built by
now. So the likes of Dorothy Thornhill only has herself to blame.

Broadly speaking: I agree. However, there is the small matter of
funding. That is especially difficult just now. It is unfortunate
that this nettle was not firmly grasped during the recent more
prosperous years.

Not do the Dome, not do the Olympics, not do 2 wars, not **** money up
against the wall inefficiently on other projects for a start.

Kevin

Oh I forgot, not f**k up the economy and give huge amounts of money to the
banks.

In article
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1506 wrote:


That would be par for the course. *IMHO this development is entirely
worthwhile and should have proceeded way back.

How long did they spend talking about this. If they had spent a bit more
time doing and I little bit less time talking it would have been built by
now. So the likes of Dorothy Thornhill only has herself to blame.

Broadly speaking: I agree. However, there is the small matter of
funding. That is especially difficult just now. It is unfortunate
that this nettle was not firmly grasped during the recent more
prosperous years.


ahh, but it was, more or less. This, and about 20 other projects were
all funded by monies given to the regions to spend on their priorities,
and the previous government passed off the sums etc.... the new govt has
called them all in and it reviewing the sums again, so expect something
of a collective decision post October 20


SB