Rail Infrastructure Investment Inquiry
January, 2018
Consulting body:
Transport Select Committee
Topic:
Regional and Urban Rail
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Network Rail's consultation on its methodology for allocating fixed costs to train operators in Control Period 5 (CP6)
November, 2017
Consulting body:
Network Rail
Topic:
The Transformational Benefits of Investing in Regional Rail
October, 2017
Regional rail services carry more than three times the numbers of passengers than the much higher profile long distance (Inter-City) services. As the UK’s city regions increasingly develop their service sector economies and concentrate employment in city centres, rail enables large numbers of people to be moved efficiently and effectively into these ever more congested places.
With signs that central government is beginning to recognise the strength of these arguments, there is a need to translate them into something more tangible and practical by using evidence taken from case studies from around the UK rail network. By providing case studies that potentially have a resonance with other locations, this report aims to help these locations demonstrate the potential economic, social and environmental benefits of developing their own projects to stakeholders and funding and delivery partners.
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Network Rail's consultation on variable charges and station charges in Control Period 6 (CP6)
October, 2017
Consulting body:
Network Rail
Topic:
Policy Futures
September, 2017
Policy futures for urban transport sets out how, with more focused governance in place, the city regions are delivering major investment programmes including on public transport, highways and active travel, and smart ticketing. The report says that - with the right national policy framework - further and faster progress can be made, including:
- ensuring that the benefits of transformative technological change are maximised including new ways of paying for access to transport, connected and autonomous vehicles and data;
- that barriers between different sectors are broken down so that the benefits that transport can bring to achieving wider policy goals - in areas like health, employment and education - are fully realised.
ORR's consultation on the overall framework for regulating Network Rail (PR18)
September, 2017
Consulting body:
Office of Rail and Road
Topic:
Rail Devolution Works
July, 2017
Our ‘Rail Devolution Works’ report argues that further rail devolution will enable other regions and areas to also radically transform rail services in a way that supports economic growth at the same time as improving the journey experience for passengers.
The report takes a detailed look at how devolution changed rail services for the better in Merseyside, on London Overground, in Scotland and in Tyne and Wear.
ORR Charges and incentives
March, 2017
UTG response to ORR's December 2016 charges and incentives consultation.
Consulting body:
Office of Rail and Road
Hansford Review into contestability of the UK rail market - questionnaire
January, 2017
Independent review of contestability in the UK rail market to consider third party investment and infrastructure delivery on the national railway - UTG response.
Consulting body:
Network Rail
Topic:
Policy Futures for Urban Transport - our vision and roadmap
September, 2016
This report sets out our vision for how future UK urban transport policy could unfold in a way that enables the nation’s urban areas to deliver smart and sustainable growth that has far-reaching benefits. It looks at the great strides our city regions have already made and proposes fifteen ways in which national government and transport authorities can work together to create the transport networks urban areas need in order to fully realise their potential.
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Rail Devolution Works
July, 2017
Our ‘Rail Devolution Works’ report argues that further rail devolution will enable other regions and areas to also radically transform rail services in a way that supports economic growth at the same time as improving the journey experience for passengers.
The report takes a detailed look at how devolution changed rail services for the better in Merseyside, on London Overground, in Scotland and in Tyne and Wear.
Policy Futures for Urban Transport - our vision and roadmap
September, 2016
This report sets out our vision for how future UK urban transport policy could unfold in a way that enables the nation’s urban areas to deliver smart and sustainable growth that has far-reaching benefits. It looks at the great strides our city regions have already made and proposes fifteen ways in which national government and transport authorities can work together to create the transport networks urban areas need in order to fully realise their potential.
Horizon scan of implications of technological and social change
November, 2015
This report aims to provide decision makers with a guide to the implications for urban transport of transformative social and technological change and how they can best respond.
The report (which was produced in collaboration with Arup Foresight) identifies four key overarching trends:
- Changes in demographics and lifestyles and the rise of the sharing economy alter mobility choices
- Urbanisation, climate change and the need to improve air quality put pressure on transport systems
- Advances in technology and increased digital connectivity make transport infrastructure smarter and more efficient
- More powers are devolved to cities and city regions which results in more innovation and leadership in responding to urban challenges in locally appropriate ways
Destination Growth: the case for Britain's regional railways
October, 2015
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.
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Our vision for Smart Ticketing in the City Regions
June, 2015
This document sets out the progress we have made and the barriers that need to be overcome if the city regions are to get ticketing that looks and feels more like Oyster.
Delivering the future: New approaches to urban freight
February, 2015
This report highlights the essential role of urban freight in ensuring the effective functioning of the UK economy and presents a fresh vision designed to safeguard this role as well as protect the environment and quality of life for communities. It envisages that every opportunity should be taken for freight to make its way to urban areas by rail or water, either directly into those areas, or into the major distribution parks that serve them. It argues that those distribution sites should be located so that it is practical for goods to travel the last mile(s) into urban centres using zero/low emission modes. These last mile journeys should be achieved as safely, unobtrusively and with as little environmental impact as possible. The report explores a number of ideas that could assist in achieving this vision and calls for a broader, nationwide freight strategy to provide direction and leadership to the industry and its stakeholders.
Economic Value of Rail in the North of England
July, 2014
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.
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A heavy load to bear - towards a fairer allocation of rail industry costs for regional rail
July, 2014
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.
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Options for Regional Rail - A review of ways to improve Britain's regional rail services
October, 2013
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.
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LSTF Monitoring and Evaluation Guidance - Final Report
May, 2013
Building on the work of the Department for Transport, pteg commissioned AECOM to prepare additional guidance for PTEs and other Local Transport Authorities to assist in the monitoring and evaluation of Local Sustainable Transport Fund projects. The guidance provides a practical approach to developing cost effective and affordable monitoring and evaluation programmes.
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ORR structure of charges
March, 2016
Our response to the ORR consultation on structure of network charges.
Consulting body:
Office of Rail and Road
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DfT Hendy Review consultation
March, 2016
Our response to Sir Peter Hendy report: re-planning of Network Rail’s investment programme.
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
Document:
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Shaw report scoping study
December, 2015
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
Document:
Topic:
Rail Competition
October, 2015
pteg response to Competition Markets Authority consultation on rail markets competition.
Consulting body:
Competition and Markets Authority
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ORR Systems Operations Consultation Response
October, 2015
Consulting body:
Office of Rail and Road
Topic:
Network Rail Systems Operations Consultation Response
October, 2015
Consulting body:
Network Rail
Topic:
Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption Review
September, 2015
pteg's response to the Competition and Markets Authority review.
Consulting body:
Competition and Markets Authority
ORR Retail Market Review
September, 2015
pteg's response to the ORR Retail Market Review consultation.
Consulting body:
Office of Rail and Road
Document:
Topic:
Network Rail Access Rights
August, 2015
pteg response to Network Rail Access Rights policy consultation
Consulting body:
Network Rail
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The case for rail devolution in London
July, 2015
pteg submission to the London Assembly Transport Committee.
Consulting body:
London Assembly
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Leading urban transport data tool relaunches with expansive range of new statistics
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
- Refreshed Data Hub expands ability to ‘select, visualise and share’ key transport data
Urban Transport Group appoints transport heavyweight to investigate benefits of locally-run rail stations
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Transport expert Stephen Joseph is to investigate the benefits that flow from devolved authorities' involvement in railway stations, for a new report for the Urban Transport Group.
Urban Transport Group welcomes appointment of Andrew Jones as Rail Minister
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
The Urban Transport Group has today welcomed the appointment of Andrew Jones MP as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, with responsibility for rail.
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Transport crucial to achieving Government’s ‘Prevention is better than cure’ vision
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
The Urban Transport Group has today welcomed the Department of Health and Social Care’s ‘Prevention is better than cure’ vision, whilst also highlighting th
Transport key to ‘putting towns back on the map’, says report
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Transport has a key role to play in helping the UK’s post-industrial towns to thrive – putting them firmly back on the map, a report by the Urban Transport Group finds today.
Urban Transport Group welcomes rail review as opportunity to extend rail devo benefits
Thursday, September 20, 2018
- opportunity to extend benefits of rail devolution to more passengers -
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New deal on funding and powers essential to keep cities moving forward, stresses Urban Transport Group
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Further devolution of rail services, greater funding for buses and reform of taxi and Private Hire Vehicle legislation – these are just three parts of a new deal on funding and powers that is required to keep the UK’s cities moving forward.
Rail Cities UK report maps out better future for urban rail
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Rail expansion ‘only viable option’ to help UK cities achieve economic, environmental & social goals
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Rail fares consultation “ignores case for greater fares simplification and integration in cities”
Monday, June 4, 2018
The Urban Transport Group has today responded to the launch of a public consultation on rail fares in the UK.
Dramatic shifts in transport trends of UK cities, revealed in new report
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Ageing urban populations, rapid bus passenger decline and huge growth in private hire vehicles are just some of the dramatic shifts taking place in UK cities, a new report from the Urban Transport Group reveals today.
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