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Transcript of Scotland’s Railways Malcolm Reed Chief Executive Transport Scotland.
Scotland’s Railways
Malcolm ReedChief Executive Transport Scotland
2735 km track
344 Stations
75m Journeys 2005/06
10.9m tonnes freight 2004/05
The reality of growth
• Growth objectives implicit in policy framework• Similar assumptions informed franchise
specification and approach to rail freight• ScotRail franchise carried more than 75m
passengers in 2005-06 – up 23% over 2.5 years
• 10.9m tonnes of originating rail freight in 2004-05 – up 30% in 1 year
• Powers of Scottish Ministers:– To develop a Rail Strategy for Scotland– To provide financial assistance for passenger,
freight and other railway services– To fund Network Rail in Scotland– To specify Network Rail Outputs
Transport Scotland
• An Agency of the Scottish Executive• Directly Accountable to Scottish Ministers• Responsible for Policy and Delivery of Rail
and Trunk Road Networks in Scotland– Driving delivery of the Scottish Executive’s £3 billion
capital investment programme of transport improvements to 2010 and beyond
– Supporting delivery of the Executive’s vision for sustainable transport in Scotland
– Making a real difference for people and businesses using the national rail and road systems
New government
• Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change – Stewart Stevenson
• Wealthier and fairer, stronger and safer, healthier, smarter and greener Scotland
• Retains strong political commitment to rail • Geography puts transport high on Scottish
policy agenda;• Rail devolution settlement gives confidence
that Scotland can manage objectives effectively
New Direction?
• Continue expansion of rail network• Alternative options:
– Surface access to Edinburgh airport – Bus / rail enhancements in place of tram
• Emphasis on these elements from Scotland’s Railways: – Programme of electrification – Journey time improvements to Aberdeen and
Inverness– Capacity improvements
Continue expanding and enhancing the network
• Larkhall-Milngavie• Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine• Waverley station• Glasgow airport rail link • Airdrie-Bathgate• Borders rail link• Mossend-Elgin
Continue with Scotland’s Railways
• National Transport Strategy and ‘Scotland’s Railways’ published December 2006
• Set out long term vision • 3 Strategic Outcomes:
– Improving journey times and connections– Reducing emissions– Improving quality, accessibility and affordability
• Implemented through HLOS and Strategic Transport Projects Review – the post-2012 investment programme
In conclusion…..
• New Government, new powers, new projects, new opportunities;
• Increased service quality and reliability;• Passenger and freight growth clear policy and industry framework securing best value for funders and users -
Maximising the devolution dividend!