RSSB2722 - T1158 - Assessing the Case for Implementing a Long-Term Gauging Strategy

Across Europe the distance between the rails (the track gauge) has long been harmonised. However, due to the historical nature of the development of Britain's infrastructure, compared to Continental Europe, GB has much less space around the tracks (known as the loading gauge) and there remains a large degree of variability in vehicle clearance around the network. There are potentially significant benefits to having both larger and more consistent loading gauges. Larger gauges could enable greater capacity by allowi...