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Ideas for future NETLIPSE partners Andrew Braddock Independent Public Transport Consultant. NETLIPSE – 21 October 2008 Introduction. Trust me ........... I am an Expert on Public Transport. Why am I here?. At the request of the UK Government’s Department for Transport Rail Division
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Ideas for future NETLIPSE partners Andrew Braddock Independent Public Transport Consultant
NETLIPSE – 21 October 2008Introduction Trust me ........... I am an Expert on Public Transport
Why am I here? At the request of the UK Government’s Department for Transport Rail Division ...... to bring an operational view to the proceedings and a willingness to challenge the accepted wisdom!
Interesting Public Transport Projects • Generally smaller scale • Complex funding structures • Variety of project controls • Significant partnerships • EU involvement
Kassel: Tram-Train • Regional inter-connection project • Direct routes from hinterland to city centre streets • Track-sharing between heavy and light rail • Dual-mode electric (750v DC + 16.5Kv AC) • Dual-mode diesel-electric • Federal, Länder and City funding • KVG + RBK + DB operation
Tenerife: Project Management • Transdev contract • TRANSAMO as project manager • Joint Venture: Transdev and STIB Brussels • System design and operational parameters • Construction and fitting-out contracts • Rolling stock supply and maintenance
North Kent: “Fastrack” Busway • Major regeneration project • Multi-agency partnership • Connection to Eurostar • Dedicated bus-only roads • High-frequency services in operation ahead of residential occupation
Tramway de Reims: First French PPP • 30-year contract to design, build, operate & maintain • Payment by results • Major political considerations • Challenge for rolling stock supplier • Questionable “fit” to EU tendering procedures • Problem of network expansion • Complex relationship with Versement Transport
Edinburgh: hope for the UK? • Narrow escape from political dogma • Special Purpose Vehicle • TIE: Transport in Edinburgh • Lothian Buses – Edinburgh Trams • Early involvement of operator • High-risk vehicle procurement [CAF] • Possible rolling programme of network extensions • Beware Her Majesty’s Treasury!
EU Funding in New Member States • Poland: Łódz North – South Tramway Corridor Renewal • Lithuania: Kaunas Trolleybus network extensions linked to construction of new housing areas
Summary • Several potential NETLIPSE case studies • Possible additional funding for NETLIPSE 2 • Smaller projects add value to the outcome • France, Spain, Lithuania “on board” [+ Scotland!] • Relationship to the Climate Change Agenda • Involvement of regional and city authorities • Wider input to IPAT and Business Case studies
Thank you.....and remember... The bitterness of poor quality is rarely exceeded by the sweetness of low price ........... not, I’m afraid, a Braddock original!
And last but not least......... Remember the little guy at the very end of the food chain – he’s the poor soul who has to make it work every day!