Call for evidence outcome: Light rail and other rapid transit solutions in cities and towns

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Department For Transport

October 18

09:00 2023

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We have considered the views and evidence provided, but we will no longer act on this call for evidence. Instead, we are now:

prioritising minimum service levels for light rail to comply with theStrikes Bill, which became law in July 2023
supporting effective delivery of major mass transit capital projects within mayoral combined authorities City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements (CRSTS)

Original call for evidence

Call for evidence description

Call for evidence inviting views on how to:

better harness the opportunities for building on the popularity of light rail
build our manufacturing and engineering capacity

The call for evidence asks a range of questions including:

if there is a need for other light rail and other rapid transit systems in the UK
what the possible environmental, economic and congestion benefits would be of introducing new systems
if there are issues preventing light rail and other rapid transit solutions

Documents

Light Rail (and other rapid transit solutions) A Call for Evidence on the opportunities available to introduce new Light Rail Systems or other rapid transit solutions into towns and cities in England

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