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Gridlock? – Transport in 2030 Solving Congestion in South East England. 14 th November, 2007 Adrian Shooter Chairman, ATOC. London’s economy depends on its railways. “You can’t build your way out of congestion”. London Commuting. Where are we Going?. European Comparisons.
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Gridlock? – Transport in 2030Solving Congestion in South East England 14th November, 2007 Adrian Shooter Chairman, ATOC
What do Passengers want? • Reliable, clean trains • Good information • Seat or standing? • Value for money • Easy ticketing
What the White Paper Offers • Improved performance to 92.3% • 1300 new coaches (2/3 in S.E.) • Platform and depot works • Thameslink project • Reading rebuilding • £150m on stations • £200m on freight schemes
Electrification Benefits • Acceleration rate improves capacity • Alternative energy sources • Regenerative braking • Lighter vehicles • Cheaper rolling stock cost • Lower maintenance costs
Conclusions Rail solutions: • Longer trains, platforms • Access to stations • Schemes to unblock capacity • Electrification • New lines