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A database of documents and reports released by industry bodies. You can download the document by clicking on its title, and can filter reports by author or subject. If you have a report you would like to submit to the Rail Hub, please email [email protected].
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Potential reductions in congestion on the strategic road network from alternatives to HGV use
08/06/2015Campaign for Better Transport SearchResearchItemsThis research analyses whether the use of alternatives to road freight (such as rail freight) would noticeably reduce congestion. Unsurprisingly, the transfer of freight from road to rail and water would have a significant impact in terms of reduced environmental and congestion costs. HGV traffic overall could fall by 21%, all vehicle traffic by 5-6% and, in most congested places, congestion could fall by 15-25%. Recommendations are made to move this research forward, including: the need for a greater understanding of LGV traffic; a better understanding of how HGV traffic on different sections of the road network would be affected by charging systems; and the reasons behind the non-recovery of coastal shipping after the recession and continuing fall need to be identified.
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HS2 Residents Commissioner Report
04/06/2015HS2 Ltd SearchResearchItemsSets out some recommendations to enhance community engagement in the project, and to better understand the communication needs of residents affected by it, so that they are able to easily access the compensation schemes available. This is the first in what will be a regular series of reports from Deborah Fazan (Commissioner), who also makes some recommendations in the report for amendments to the Residents' Charter to improve clarity.
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Promoter's Response to the Select Committee's First Special Report of Session 2014-15
04/06/2015Department for Transport SearchResearchItemsPromoter refers to the DfT, HS2 Ltd or relevant nominated parties. This covers their collective responses to the interim Select Committee report on the High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill, published on March 26. It addresses each matter in turn and sets out timescales for future progress reports. The 'Promoter' responds to the Select Committee's encouragement that HS2 should be more timely in its engagement with petitioners, seeking to provide assurance that it is making headway on this front.
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Passenger Rail Usage 2014-15 Quarter 4 Statistical Release
04/06/2015Office of Rail and Road (ORR) SearchResearchItemsFranchised operator passenger km have reached the highest figure since these records began in 2002-03, at 62.4 billion km - an increase of 4.5% on last year and 57.2% since 2002-03. Report includes rail usage figures for January 1 2015-March 31 2015. Annual statistics for 2014-15 are also given. Usage has been rising across all areas since 2002-03.
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How can tramway systems solve congestion in growing cities?
02/06/2015Alstom Transport SearchResearchItemsResearch showing the value that tramways can provide cities and that they are the answer to most of the criteria for an urban transport network. It says however that they must be integrated with existing networks and the impact of construction needs to be minimised. The report also covers the cost of tramways and stresses that, while the up-front costs can be intimidating, the long-term pay-off brings measurable benefits.
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Rural Reconnections: the social benefits of rail rail reopening
01/06/2015Greengauge 21 SearchResearchItemsA case study investigation into the wider impacts of reopening the Plymouth-Tavistock-Okehampton-Exeter railway to provide a Dawlish diversionary route and a second main line for Devon and Cornwall. This report focuses less on the need to ensure the South West is not cut off by severe weather and landslips and more on how a second line could better serve the rural area. The research highlights the potential benefits to the visitor economy and impacts on existing businesses and residents. Key findings are that a new rail line would bring significant benefits to Tavistock, Okehampton and the surrounding area but the benefits will only be realised through proper integration with the existing network, ticketing and timetabling.
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Connecting cities: Emerging markets
20/05/2015MasterCard Enterprise Partnerships SearchResearchItemsModern payment systems, real-time travel information and passenger behavioural data are key to growth of urban transport. Moving away from its traditional domain, MasterCard has formed MasterCard Enterprise Partnerships with the aim of unlocking the potential of cities with smarter travel. They believe that future prosperity in cities can only be secured if workers can get to their offices and if people find cities attractive for both work and leisure. The research is to kick-start a dialogue around collaboration in urban mobility and development.
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Dispensation letter – accessibility legislation – Class 150/2 units
11/05/2015Department for Transport SearchResearchItemsLetter from Department for Transport to Porterbrook authorising use of Class 150/2 units beyond December 31 2019.
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Dispensation letter – accessibility legislation – Class 319 units
11/05/2015Department for Transport SearchResearchItemsLetter from Department for Transport to Porterbrook authorising use of Class 319 units beyond December 31 2019.
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Dispensation letter – accessibility legislation – Class 321 units
05/05/2015Department for Transport SearchResearchItemsLetter from Department for Transport to Eversholt Rail Group authorising use of Class 321 units beyond December 31 2019.
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Dispensation letter – accessibility legislation – Class 365 units
05/05/2015Department for Transport SearchResearchItemsLetter from Department for Transport to Eversholt Rail Group authorising use of Class 365 units beyond December 31 2019.
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Potential reductions in congestion on the strategic road network from alternatives to HGV use
26/04/2015Campaign for Better Transport SearchResearchItemsResearch looking at alternative forms of freight to road
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Customer Complaint Handling Procedure April 2015
01/04/2015Transport Focus SearchResearchItemsLatest version of Transport Focus’ customer complaints procedure.
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Dispensation letter – accessibility legislation – Class 318 units
30/03/2015Department for Transport SearchResearchItemsLetter from Department for Transport to Eversholt Rail Group authorising use of Class 318 units beyond December 31 2019.
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ORR’s Policy on Third Rail DC Electrification Systems
27/03/2015Office of Rail and Road (ORR) SearchResearchItemsStatement sets out and clarifies ORR’s policy on third rail DC electrification systems and i provides duty holders with a clear view of the issues they expect industry to consider and address when evaluating options for the proposed construction or renewal, upgrade or extension of third rail.
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What passengers want from customer reports
26/03/2015Transport Focus SearchResearchItemsTransport Focus’ report on different franchises – their plans for the railway and commitments to passengers.
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A Code of Practice on retail information for rail tickets and services
25/03/2015ATOC SearchResearchItemsCode of Practice for passengers on ticket fares and rail services.
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Proposals for the East Midlands Trains Direct Award
23/03/2015Transport Focus SearchResearchItemsTrain operator companies nominated for EMT Direct Award.
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Design standards for accessible railway stations
20/03/2015Department for Transport SearchResearchItemsCode of Practice for minimum requirements for disabled adaptations on railway stations.
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The Northern Powerhouse: One Agenda, One Economy, One North
18/03/2015Transport for the North SearchResearchItemsStrategy summarising how franchises will approach the Northern powerhouse and improving connectivity in the North.
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ORR annual safety reports 2014
18/03/2015Office of Rail and Road (ORR) SearchResearchItemsORR annual safety reports 2015
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The Economics of High-Speed 2
18/03/2015House of Lords SearchResearchItemsProposal by House of Lords for the financial benefits of HS2
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Buying Advance tickets on the day of travel: what do passengers think?
06/03/2015Transport Focus SearchResearchItemsReport on trial on CrossCountry trains where passengers could buy advance tickets on the day of travel.
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Northern Sparks
05/03/2015North of England Electrification Task Force SearchResearchItemsThree criteria used in assessing the 32 lines were weighted such that Economic Benefits were allocated up to half of the marks. The Impact of Services (diesel train kilometres replaced per electrified kilometres) took 30%, and rolling stock capacity and quality accounted for the remaining 20%. The maximum score was normalised to be 100, and the lines were then ranked and placed into three tiers - those scoring over 60 are in Tier 1, 40-60 is Tier 2, below 40 is Tier 3. One aspect to bear in mind when examining this ranking is that the Task Force’s remit was to use only the current timetable, and also only to consider intra-North services, for example not those that serve, or could serve, London. The top-scoring line was the Calder Valley with 84 points: the lowest, with a score of 7, went to the Skipton-Morecambe line. The Task Force’s recommendation to the Transport Secretary is that the 12 Tier 1 lines, amounting to 1,450 single track kilometress (900 single track miles or roughly 450 route miles) should be wired in CP6, that is before March 2024.
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Passenger Rail Usage 2014-15 Quarter 3 Statistical Release
05/03/2015Office of Rail and Road (ORR) SearchResearchItemsFirst TransPennine Express experienced a 16.7% increase in its timetabled train kilometres in 2014-15 Q3 compared with the same period last year - the largest of any operator. Franchised passenger journeys reached a record 429.8 million in 2014-15 Q3 – an increase of 6.7% on the same period last year. Revenue from season ticket fares in 2014-15 Q3 was the highest in any Q3 since records began.
