The improve transport for the user strategic priority is critical in ensuring the department delivers and maintains a transport system that meets the needs of the public and addresses what they care about most. It puts the needs and expectations of current and potential users (both passengers and freight customers) at the heart of the operation of the transport system and considers about end-to-end journeys, not just individual transport modes. It is focused on ensuring that our infrastructure and the services which use it meet the varied needs of businesses and the public, are attractive, affordable, sustainable, and resilient is a crucial goal for the department.
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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
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 impact of initiatives to encourage greater use of rail and grow rail's share of journeys, including freight volumes.
**Background** Rail freight is vital to Britain. It contributes almost £2.5bn to the economy and plays a big part in reducing congestion and emissions. Rail is more environmentally friendly than road, with every t...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: 3SQUARED LTD.
The project focuses on the challenges and solutions related to increasing rail freight and reducing emissions, but does not specifically address the impact of initiatives to encourage greater use of rail.
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 focuses on initiatives to encourage greater use of rail and grow rail's share of journeys, including freight volumes, aligning with the question's objective.