Regional railway demand has grown rapidly over the last decade despite limited investment. However, regional services are now beginning to feel the strain and a bolder approach is needed in order to maximise rail's contribution to economic growth. This section makes the case for why we should invest in regional rail and how this will be vital to the success of city regions.
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Destination Growth: the case for Britain's regional railways
This report sets out the success of regional rail over the past decade and a half despite limited investment when compared to other rail sectors. The report then goes on to develop two hypothetical scenarios to demonstrate how investment in regional rail could deliver even greater benefits, significantly reducing subsidy and growing the benefits delivered to our city region economies.
Economic Value of Rail in the North of England
This report shows how the North's booming railways are integral to its economic prospects; and shows why future plans for the North's railways should be based on expansion and growth.
A heavy load to bear - towards a fairer allocation of rail industry costs for regional rail
This report shows how regional rail is allocated a disproportionate share of the railways' overall costs which distorts the wider debate about its value for money. The report sets out how an alternative fairer, more defensible and rational system would halve regional rail's share of government support.
Rail in the North of England
Options for Regional Rail - A review of ways to improve Britain's regional rail services
A report for pteg by Transport for Quality of Life intended to help widen the scope of debate about regional rail by considering whether more thoroughgoing governance changes might offer greater benefits and whether these benefits are worth the potential risks and costs associated with deeper reform.
Rail Cities in the 21st Century - The Case for Devolution
Enhancing the PTE role on rail in the city regions
A review of key issues and options for enhancing the PTE role on rail in the city regions, conducted by Atkins for pteg.