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Research and Reports
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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Smarter travel, using contactless payment
15/12/2014Transport Focus SearchResearchItemsResearch to understand passenger views of smart ticketing. Respondents were split - some appreciated ease of use, while others were concerned about security.
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HS Regulatory action
05/12/2014Office of Rail and Road (ORR) SearchResearchItemsFollowing a number of derailments involving intermodal trains, the ORR identifies common issues through 13 investigations, highlights the risks and urges the industry to work together.
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Autumn Statement
03/12/2014UK Government SearchResearchItemsChancellor George Osborne makes rail announcements including: £2m for Crossrail 2; a review of transport provision for Ebbsfleet; rail fares capped at RPI+0%.
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Monthly SPAD/TPWS Update
01/12/2014Rail Safety Standards Board SearchResearchItemsAt the end of December 2014, the underlying level of SPAD risk was estimated to be 61% of the Sep 2006 baseline.
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Overview of safety performance for 2014
01/12/2014Rail Safety Standards Board SearchResearchItemsAt 292, the number of SPADs in 2014 was 2% higher than the 285 occurring in 2013.
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East Anglia Rail Franchise Consultation
01/12/2014Department for Transport SearchResearchItemsRegional stakeholders want a reduction in journey times while the specification of the franchise must also consider the significant needs for freight in the region.
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Further grant funding rail water
01/12/2014Department for Transport SearchResearchItemsMore than £20 million was granted to freight companies through the Sustainable Distribution Fund and will remove 873,889 lorry journeys from the roads.
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Business Plan 2014
01/12/2014Transport for London SearchResearchItemsWhen open, Crossrail will generate £42 billion for the UK economy, expand the London’s rail network by 10%, and reduce congestion, increase capacity and alleviate crowding on many London Underground routes.
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Network Rail Monitor - Quarter 1-2 of CP5
20/11/2014Office of Rail and Road (ORR) SearchResearchItemsNR has not made expected progress in the early stages of certain enhancement projects, raising questions about its ability to deliver.
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Rail in the North: Stepping Stones to a rebalanced Britain
14/11/2014Campaign for Better Transport SearchResearchItemsStrategic report to determine ‘stepping stones’ needed between now and 2020s to transform connectivity in the North of England.
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European Rail Traffic Management System Annual Report 2013
13/11/2014European Railway Agency SearchResearchItemsAnnual report on the activity of ERTMS.
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A Vision for Cymru Wales
12/11/2014The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport SearchResearchItemsEngendering debate around key predictions for Welsh transport policy. Includes discussion of high-speed rail and the electrification of all major Welsh lines.
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London Underground Northern Line extension – decision letter
12/11/2014Department for Transport SearchResearchItemsThe extension is essentially driven by the development planned for the route with the majority of funding for the extension coming from a proposed substantial new development in the Vauxhall, Nine Elms and Battersea area.
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2013/14 Sustainability update
10/11/2014Network Rail SearchResearchItemsAnnual report on sustainability by Network Rail.
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The Railway’s Future
10/11/2014Network Rail SearchResearchItemsIdeas and initiatives to improve railway services in Britain.
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Passenger information screens at railway stations
05/11/2014Transport Focus SearchResearchItemsResearch into understanding passengers’ experiences of current systems and their aspirations for the future.
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Great Eastern Main Line Taskforce The Business Case
04/11/2014Great Eastern Rail Campaign SearchResearchItemsBusinesses and policticians join forces to make the case for £476 million investment in Great Eastern Main Line.
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Anglia: Route Study
04/11/2014Network Rail SearchResearchItemsA presentation on the long-term planning process for Anglia rail.
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Govia Thameslink – rail franchise agreement
01/11/2014Department for Transport SearchResearchItemsMonthly steering meetings regarding cascaded fleets from the Thameslink fleet will be held. No dates are given for fleets to be cascaded, or where they are headed.
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Rebalancing Britain: From HS2 towards a national transport strategy
28/10/2014HS2 Ltd SearchResearchItemsLays the foundations for a national transport strategy, with specific benefits to the north of England.
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The RAIB Annual Report 2013 – Section 1
24/10/2014Rail Accident Investigation Branch SearchResearchItemsAnnual findings for 2013 of the Rail Accident Investigation Branch.
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Fast track to growth: transport priorities for stronger cities
20/10/2014centreforcities SearchResearchItemsThis report suggest the Government should improve transport links between cities outside London, paying particular attention to Manchester-Leeds.
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Western Route Study: Long Term Planning Process
17/10/2014Network Rail SearchResearchItemsKey proposals by Network Rail for period 2019 to 2024.
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2014-15 Quarter 1 Statistical Release Passenger Rail Usage
16/10/2014Office of Rail and Road (ORR) SearchResearchItemsPassenger numbers continue to rise, with a record number of passenger journeys made in the first quarter of the year.
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Rail Trends Great Britain, 2013/14
15/10/2014The Rail Executive SearchResearchItemsAnnual usage statistics relating to the national network. Page 3 shows that, on average, 42% of trips were for commuting, while business was only 9%.
