The grow and level up the economy strategic priority is at the heart of the government’s agenda to spread opportunity across the UK. Transport has a crucial role to play, whether it be through improving connectivity across the United Kingdom and growing the economy by enhancing the transport network, on time and on budget. DfT has a number of specific interests in this space, notably our infrastructure projects, Places for Growth and our apprenticeships and skills work.
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Parry People Movers Tram Train; creates an innovative low carbon transport alternative to established heavy rail and electrified tram modes. JPM Parry and Associates have project managed and created the 'Class 139' Parry...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: PARRY PEOPLE MOVERS
The project discusses the benefits of a specific urban tram solution, but does not provide a comprehensive analysis of possible costs.
Railways have a vital role in any 21st century transport policy. No other form of transport could cope with the large numbers of people transported into and around major cities every day by commuter railways and metro sy...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: University of Southampton
The project discusses the benefits and costs of urban tram solutions, addressing the question fully. The authors, being a consortium of university-based groups, have the necessary expertise to competently answer the question.
Governments have recognised that the continued dependence on the motor vehicle is unsustainable and that modal shift to low and zero-carbon public transport solutions, both for passengers and freight, is essential if leg...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: TDI GROUP LIMITED
The project specifically addresses the costs and benefits of urban tram solutions and the authors demonstrate expertise in this area.