Trent Valley Four Tracking

As part of the West Coast Main Line works, the route through Tamworth, Lichfield and Armitage is being widened from two tracks to four tracks. This is so that higher speed, tilting trains can be separated from local passenger trains and slower moving freight trains. In 2004 Network Rail's Trent Valley four tracking (TV4) project began.

In its journey through the Trent Valley, the West Coast Main Line runs through highly urbanised areas such as Upper Gungate in Tamworth and very rural areas like those between Lichfield and Armitage. This means that we have to work with due consideration for local communities, the local environment and local road and utilities networks such as water and electricity. In many areas, the track crosses roads, footpaths, rivers and canals. Two public inquiries were held in 2001-2002 into the proposal. The Secretary of State made two Transport and Works Orders, in 2003 and 2004, granting the necessary powers for the work. In using these powers Network Rail is committed to working closely with communities and stakeholders to cause as little disruption as possible, whilst giving as much forewarning as we can of work that will take place.

For information 24 hours a day, seven days a week call our National helpline on 08457 11 41 41.

Working with communities and our stakeholders

This work will have an impact on local people and businesses. That is why Network Rail is committed to being a good neighbour, minimising disruption and forewarning about work before it begins.

In order to achieve this we are:

  • Holding regular community meetings;
  • Holding regular forum meetings with key stakeholders that represent you such as local councillors and council officers;
  • Consulting regularly with the three councils that represent you; Lichfield District Council, Tamworth Borough Council and Staffordshire Council, along with other authorities such as the Environment Agency;
  • Producing a regular newsletter;
  • Operating a local rate helpline 08457 114141 24 hours a day, seven day a week to help you with any queries or concerns; and keeping this website up to date.

Compensation guidance

Compensation guidance document 

Working with the community

Armitage with Handsacre
Shed donation to Hayes Meadow School
Safety Awareness Week Hayes Meadow School

Tamworth
Safety Awareness Week Moorgate School

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What's happening in your area

Lichfield
Rugeley
Tamworth
Tamworthh & North Warwickshire

Traffic Management

Armitage with handsacre
New Road closure

Newsletters

TV4 Newsletter - November 2007
TV4 newsletter - August 2006
Armitage to Tamworth - Keeping you informed of improvements to the railway - 10 January 2006
TV4 newsletter - September 2005
TV4 newsletter - May 2005

Noise Barriers

Tamworth noise barrier location plan
Artists impression of noise barriers

Local bulletins

Whittington and Fisherwick - Dec 07
Armitage - Apr 08

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