In a city with a growing population, it’s imperative Londoners
have a rail network that is fit for purpose and reflective of a
world-class city.
The Mayor’s Transport Strategy and Network Rail’s plans offer up
a wide range of projects to improve London’s rail network. But it
is unclear how all these projects will be funded and when they
will actually be delivered.
The London Assembly Transport
Committee report ‘Broken Rails: A rail
service fit for passengers’ is
published today and outlines
short-term priorities that will improve train journeys for
Londoners. It also challenges the Mayor, TfL and Network Rail to
find new ways of working together to deliver and fund a rail
network that Londoners can depend on.
The report recommendations include:
- A targeted investment plan to help deliver more frequent and
longer trains on London’s rail network
- A Healthy Stations Charter informed by the Mayor’s Healthy
Streets Approach
- A new approach to passenger engagement
- A single rail strategy for London
- An increase in funding for station access from DfT
MBE
AM, Chair of the London Assembly
Transport Committee said;
"London’s transport system is the beating heart of the
capital. The rail network is an essential part of the rhythm and
movement in this city. For Londoners and visitors to get around
our city our rail network has to be world-class. Currently, it is
not.
“Our recommendations set out priorities including investment
to allow more frequent and longer trains to run on London’s
suburban rail network – a metro style service that we have long
been promised; and better accessibility to stations for cyclists,
pedestrians and passengers with disabilities.
“We are also calling for a rail strategy for London in order
that TfL and Network Rail can ensure a sharper, joined-up focus
on delivering for London’s rail passengers.
“For London’s rail network to thrive, and for passengers to
get the service they deserve, we challenge the Mayor, TfL and
Network Rail to deliver on the priorities set out in our
report.”
Notes for Editors:
- The
report ‘Broken Rails: A rail service fit for
passengers’ is attached.
