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Transport and Infrastructure

Ticketing and concessionary travel on public transport reviewed

This Report from the House of Commons Transport Committee, 'Ticketing and Concessionary Travel on Public Transport' (HC 84), examines the aim of producing an integrated ticketing system across England, with the introduction of smartcard concessionary travel passes.

Management of rail incidents examined

In the 2006-07 period 800,000 incidents led to 14 million minutes of delay to franchised passenger rail services, costing a minimum of £1 billion (an average of around £73 for each minute of delay) in the time lost to passengers. Such incidents include infrastructure faults, fleet problems, fatalities, and trespass.

This Report from the National Audit Office, 'Reducing Passenger Rail Delays by Better Management of Incidents' (HC 308), examines the delays to passengers on main line rail services and what needs to be done to reduce such incidents.

The case for Crossrail

To help inform the debate, 'Government Overview of the Case for Crossrail and its Environmental Impacts’ (Cm 7250) summarises the work that has already been done to assess, control, and mitigate the environmental impacts of Crossrail and explains why the Government believes that the Crossrail project is worthy of its support.

Sustainable transport policy set out

This White Paper, ‘Towards a Sustainable Transport System: Supporting Economic Growth in a Low Carbon World’ (Cm. 7226), examines sustainable transport policy in the light of the Eddington Study and the Stern Report.

Sustainable railways

This White Paper 'Delivering a Sustainable Railway' (Cm. 7176) from the Department for Transport is the first plan for major growth of the British railways since the 1950s.

Local road pricing proposed

Rising demand for transport is a consequence of a strong and prosperous economy, as well as increasing globalisation of markets for goods and services.

'Strengthening Local Delivery: Draft Local Transport Bill' (Cm. 7043) aims to tackle congestion and improve public transport.

The Eddington Transport Study, the case for action

The UK transport system currently supports 61 billion journeys a year. It is already clear that some parts of the system are under severe strain and significant transport challenges are looming.

This Study demonstrates that the performance of the UK’s transport networks will be crucial to sustained productivity and competitiveness.

Local bus services across the UK

Buses are a key local service, but usage has been in decline since the 1950s. The Report examines the particular problems local authorities face in developing and implementing effective bus strategies.

New Road Safety Act in force

The Road Safety Act 2006 is essential reading for anyone involved in the transport and infrastructure sector or the driving industry.

This Act of Parliament brings into force new legislation regarding road traffic, registration plates, vehicle and driver information, trunk road picnic areas and private hire vehicles.

West Coast Main Line unable to sustain passenger growth

The NAO finds that the West Coast Main Line may not be able to sustain passenger growth within 10 years despite a £8.6bn investment.

This report examines how effectively the Strategic Rail Authority/Department for Transport and Network Rail turned around the West Coast programme between 2002 and 2006.

EU/US Passenger Name Record Agreement examined

This Report 'The EU/US Passenger Name Record (PNR) Agreement' (HL 108) from the House of Lords European Union Committee examines the Passenger Name Record (PNR) Agreement between the United States and the European Union.

For every flight into, out of or over their territory the United States requires detailed information on all passengers and crew. Much of the information is collected by the airlines - the Passenger Name Record (PNR).

Costs of building roads reviewed

‘Estimating and Monitoring the Costs of Building Roads in England’ (HC 426) is a Report from the House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts looking at Department for Transport / Highways Agency expenditure on the development of new roads.

UK aviation industry environmental obligations

Following on from the Government's Transport White Paper ‘The Future of Air Transport’ (Cm 6046), published in December 2003, this report details the progress to deliver a sustainable air transport policy across the UK to the year 2030.

The White Paper proposed:

  • A new runway at Stansted
  • Development of Heathrow, including a further runway and additional terminal capacity has been supported
  • Options for two new runways at Gatwick and a second runway at Luton are not supported
  • Proposed additional runway at Edinburgh airport as well as substantial terminal
  • Development at Glasgow Airport development of a new central Scotland airport
  • Increased capacity at Manchester and Liverpool an additional runway at Birmingham.

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