House of Commons

Session 2007-08 Publications on the internet Transport Committee Publications

Transport - Eighth Special Report Here you can browse the report which was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 15 October 2008. Contents Terms of Reference Eighth Special Report Appendix Introduction Recommendations and detailed response The High Level Output Statement (HLOS) The long-term strategy and vision Rail within an integrated transport strategy High-Speed Rail Electrification Network Rail - up to the challenge? The engineering overruns at New Year 2008 Site management Supplier management Communication within Network Rail and with operators and users Leadership and management at Network Rail The White Paper challenge for Network Rail Governance The West Coast Route Modernisation Programme The seven day week challenge Capacity - accommodating growth? The Government's plans Regional and rural services Forecasting and planning for growth Geographic differentiation Network capacity Building new infrastructure Line closures and the reopening of disused rail lines Rolling stock Procurement and management of rolling stock Feast and famine procurement patterns Station capacity Station modernisation Encouraging modal shift Financial sustainability Controlling costs Fares policy

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