The Government announced yesterday, 17th March 2005, a number of transport schemes for more detailed appraisal. In the Thames Gateway area, two projects could effect c2c services:

C2C Tilbury Loop Capacity Upgrade (£12.2m) Lengthening of station platforms along Barking-Dagenham-Grays-Pitsea rail route to enable increased train lengths of 12 cars. This provide increased transport capacity linked to proposed 18,500 homes in Thurrock and 13,000 homes in London Riverside.

Fryerns / Craylands, Basildon (£5.5m) Direct site access, together with enhanced public transport and walking/cycling access, to unlock land for up to 660 homes and allow for regeneration of adjoining estate.

The outcome of the studies should be know by September this year.

Updated 17th March 2005