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Steel fencing (1.8 metre) to be erected along
Manchester-Chester railway Line
Work undertaken by Network Rail in Cuddington clearly indicates
that the railway company intends to erect a 1.8 M steel palisade fence along the
boundary of the railway line and residential property. It appears it is their
intention to apply this policy throughout the northwest. The work is likely to
take place in Hartford during the next financial year.
This action may cause distress to residents whose property
adjoins the railway track for a number of reasons.
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Such a fence at the back of small gardens in unsightly and
intrusive
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People living in the town houses on Beech Road are extremely
close to the boundary. The tall fence would obstruct their view
significantly
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There may be dispute over the boundary and householders
fences or hedges could be removed if deemed to be on Network Rail property.
Would there be consultation?
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Some residents have sheds or have extended their gardens onto
Network Rail land, such intrusions need to be removed
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Is the building of such an intrusive fence in keeping with
the appearance of the village?
This issue was discussed at the Hartford Parish Council
Meeting on Monday 13th December.
Residents and the Parish Council need to be kept informed of
Network Rail's intentions.
The picture above shows the type of fence that has been erected
in Cuddington. Many residents believe a less obtrusive fence would more
appropriate and would like Network Rail to consider alternatives to the 1.8m
steel fence.
Network Rail contact:
Sarah McArdle
Community Relations Manager
Network Rail
Room 307
Rail House
Store Street
MANCHESTER M60 7RT
Direct Line: 0161 2288853
Fax: 0161 2288790
General line: 0161 2288605
Network Rail agreed to a site meeting in March between themselves, Mike Hall
MP, the Parish
Council and a representative of the residents.
At the meeting Network
Rail agreed to re-examine the risk assessment for that section of line.
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