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Local government should lead tram-train plans, says Network Rail

02 March 2012
 

LOCAL AUTHORITIES will need to lead the promotion and funding of tram-train technology rather than the rail industry, according a new report by Network Rail.

Relieving heavy rail capacity at city centre stations is unlikely to form the sole justification for converting heavy rail operations into tram-trains or trams, says NR.?Schemes are instead likely to be justified in a wider urban transport planning context. “Network Rail sees its potential role as facilitating the needs of other...

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Head of Transport Policy & Strategy
Hertfordshire County Council
Stevenage
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Head of Transport Policy & Strategy
Hertfordshire County Council
Stevenage
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