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John Provan

John Provan. Head of Regulatory Policy Rail Strategy. Rail : the success story. 10.3 tonnes of freight moved annually in Scotland. 25% increase in passengers since 2004. Continued growth Freight in the UK expected to increase by 2% each year to 2030, a growth of 63 million tonnes.

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John Provan

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  1. John Provan Head of Regulatory Policy Rail Strategy

  2. Rail : the success story • 10.3 tonnes of freight moved annually in Scotland. • 25% increase in passengers since 2004. • Continued growth • Freight in the UK expected to increase by 2% each year to 2030, a growth of 63 million tonnes. • Passengers: Glasgow by 38%, Edinburgh to double

  3. Supporting economic growth • Rail does what it does best: moving goods and people - Quickly - Efficiently - Comfortably - Safely

  4. Our Record of Investment

  5. Continuing to Invest

  6. Rail 2014 • Primarily passenger services post 2014 • Public consultation – November to February • Designed to stimulate debate: over 1200 responses • Currently analysing views. • Anticipate Ministerial statement – both freight and passenger - in the Spring.

  7. Key messages • Still to reach conclusions on many issues. However: - passengers and freight users at the heart - achieve greater integration - improve value for money and quality of service - build a platform for the rail industry in Scotland to reach its full potential

  8. Priorities for rail freight • Ensure sufficient capacity to accommodate growth and encourage modal shift • Support continuation of the recent growth in intermodal traffic to benefit Scotland’s economy through: • Mode shift grants • Infrastructure enhancements

  9. Scotland’s Periodic Review • Build on the success of PR08 • Learn lessons from the Nelson report • Get the right outcome for Scotland

  10. PR13 - Progress so far • Development stage: consultation • Formal stage: Advice to Ministers - Notice to submit HLOS (31 July) - Notice of track access charges review - Range of NR revenue requirements

  11. Key messages so far • Passengers and freight users in Scotland at the heart of the review • Support aspirations for rail in Scotland • Support greater alignment and closer working • Simplicity and ease of understanding: sweep away the complex. • Value for money for taxpayers and users. • Strong evidence base built in partnership

  12. PR13 – how does this affect freight • Initial Industry Plan: some recommendations for freight investment • ORR keen on early certainty on freight charges • Consultation on freight caps in April – conclusions expected in July • Freight performance/disruption: understand that industry is developing proposals.

  13. Key next steps • Consultation on freight charges – April 2012 • NR funding framework – April 2012 • HLOS/SoFA – July 2012 • Consultation on NR’s outputs – August 2012 • Consultation on Schedule 4&8 – November 2012 • NR SBP – January 2013 • Final ORR Determination – October 2013

  14. HLOS and SoFA • Currently in early development stage • Analysing outcomes of Rail 2014 consultation • Analysing Rail IIP • Extensive engagement with the industry

  15. Key considerations • Performance including resilience • Capacity including investments • Funds including Strategic Freight Fund • Journey times • Environment • Alignment • Customers/users • Separate section on freight • Future network developments • Affordability – constraints on public finances

  16. Thank you for listening

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