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Background to Rail Issues in Hertfordshire. Trevor Mason Hertfordshire County Council. HCC Rail Officers. Strategic issues – Trevor Mason (TPP) Operational issues – Christian Hoskins (PTU). Hertfordshire’s Rail Network. 55 million passengers per year 50 stations
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Background to Rail Issues in Hertfordshire Trevor Mason Hertfordshire County Council
HCC Rail Officers • Strategic issues – Trevor Mason (TPP) • Operational issues – Christian Hoskins (PTU)
Hertfordshire’s Rail Network • 55 million passengers per year • 50 stations • Busiest station – St Albans (6.5 m pax p.a.) • Based on radial routes from London • Multiple train operating companies
Rail Industry – The Players • Train Operators • Department for Transport • Network Rail • Office of Rail Regulation • ROSCOs
HCC’s Role • Contributions to small improvements • Interchanges • Major schemes • Quality Rail Partnerships • Community Rail Partnership • Intalink • Abbey Line • Respond to DfT / Network Rail consultations
Rail Strategy sets out County Council’s aspirations for rail improvements New strategy to be published in April 2011 as part of LTP3 HCC Rail Strategy
Background to Rail Issues in Hertfordshire Trevor Mason Hertfordshire County Council