What are the possible costs and benefits to urban tram solutions?
Background
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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Related UKRI funded projects
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Parry People Movers Tram-Train Creating a vehicle as attractive as an electrified super tram with much lower running costs using lightweighting and innovative super hybrid technologies
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
Why might this be relevant?
The project specifically addresses the costs and benefits of urban tram solutions, providing detailed information on running costs, carbon emissions, and service frequency improvements.
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Copy of RRUK 2: Universities' Centre for Rail Systems Research
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
Why might this be relevant?
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.