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Submitted by kevin.jordan1 on Mon, 28/01/2013 - 20:40
This report examines the Department for Transport's work in funding the construction of light rail systems to improve public transport in England. Light rail is a modern version of the electric street tramway systems that were abandoned in the middle decades of the twentieth century. Since 1980, seven new systems have been built in England, at a cost of £2.3 billion.
Submitted by kevin.jordan1 on Mon, 15/10/2012 - 16:26
In 2002 the then Secretary of State for Transport announced approval of a decision by the board of London Regional Transport to enter into three PPPs for the infrastructure of the LondonUnderground system (the Tube). The operation of the trains would remain a public sector responsibility of London Underground Limited , together with responsibility for managing the PPPs themselves.
Submitted by kevin.jordan1 on Sat, 21/07/2012 - 09:43
The London Underground PPP involved the transfer of trains, stations, track and some 6000 staff to three separate infrastructure companies under 30 year contracts for different parts of the Tube. Under the PPP, London Underground retained responsibility for the operation of train and station services.
Submitted by kevin.jordan1 on Sat, 12/05/2012 - 23:22
Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council in the UK were the first local authorities to procure a light rail system through PFI. This report sets out the background to the project, the procurement process followed, and the operational experience after the first 12 months. It looks at the key issues and lessons learned.
Submitted by kevin.jordan1 on Sun, 19/02/2012 - 04:49
Light rail schemes can bring significant benefits for passengers and the wider community. This review examines the role of the Department of Transport in England in the assessment of three schemes for which funding was originally requested in 2000.
