The Light Rail Inquiry heard evidence over three days. Each day was divided into a number of sessions, focusing on particular areas of interest. Follow the links below to download the transcripts for each session.
Day 1 (27 October 2009)
| Session transcripts | Witnesses |
|---|---|
| Light Rail development in the UK - LRTA perspectives | Light Rail Transit Assocation |
| The changing context for light rail - peak oil, climate change and health |
Light Rail UK Oil Depletion Analysis Centre |
| The role of innovation in Light Rail - Ultra Light Rail and other technologies |
Parry Associates Sustraco |
| Light Rail developments in the UK - industry perspectives | Confederation of Passenger Transport |
Day 2 (3 November 2009)
| Session transcripts | Witnesses |
|---|---|
| Promoters' views on scheme development |
Metro Nottingham City Council pteg |
| Localism, devolution and trams | Campaign for Better Transport |
| Reassessing appraisal and value for money on trams | KPMG |
| European perspectives - what lessons can be learnt? | Keolis |
Day 3 (25 November 2009)
| Transcripts | Witnesses |
|---|---|
| The role of innovation in Light Rail | Tram power |
| Business perspectives on Light Rail |
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce Leeds, York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce |
| Industry perspectives on taking tram forwards/Infrastructure procurement |
Light Rapid Transit Forum Carillion |
| Tram-Train | Network Rail and Department for Transport |
| Pulling it all together - the role of UK Tram and promoters |
Transport for London/UK Tram Centro/pteg |
| Department for Transport | Department for Transport |
Related Documents
Light Rail and the City Regions Inquiry - Final Report
Report setting out the findings of the All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group/pteg Light Rail and the City Regions Inquiry. The report includes a suite of recommendations for national government, local transport authorities and the light rail sector based on evidence submitted to the Inquiry.
