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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions his Department has had with Transport in Edinburgh regarding the proposed tram lines connecting Edinburgh city centre with Edinburgh airport; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

John Barrett (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

20 November 2003

Reference

139924; 413 c1461W;413 c1457W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many derailments there were in each month of the last year. - Inc table.

Asked by

Paul Marsden (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

11 November 2003

For answer on

20 November 2003

Answered on

20 November 2003

Mr. Paul Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many derailments there were in each month of the last year. [138827] Mr. McNulty: The Health and Safety Executive's Railway Inspectorate reports that there were 67 derailments on all railways during the period 1 April 2002 to 31 March 2003, which is reduction of 24 per cent. compared to the 2001-02 figure of 88. Of the 67, 42 occurred on Network Rail, four on London Underground, and 21 on tramways, metros or heritage railways. Two derailments resulted in fatalities and four resulted in minor injuries. A breakdown of the 67 derailments by month appears in the following table: _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Month Network Rail LUL Other Total April 2002 4 -- 1 5 May 4 -- 2 6 June 4 -- 2 6 July 2 -- 5 7 August 1 1 5 7 September 5 -- 1 6 October 2 -- 1 3 November 7 -- 2 9 December 1 -- 1 2 January 2 2 -- 4 February 5 -- -- 5 March 5 1 1 7 Total 42 4 21 67 _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Date

20 November 2003

Reference

138827; 413 c1457W;413 c1453W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the risk factors associated with light rail schemes (a) where there is a pre-existing light rail passenger base and (b) that rely on projections of passenger growth; and how this is reflected in his Department's...

Asked by

Gordon Marsden (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

13 October 2003

For answer on

21 October 2003

Answered on

21 October 2003

Mr. Gordon Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what assessment his Department has made of the risk factors associated with light rail schemes (a) where there is a pre-existing light rail passenger base and (b) that rely on projections of passenger growth; and how this is reflected in his Department's costs and other assessments of such schemes; [131924] (2) what risk assessment his Department has made of the Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramway renewal proposals; [131925] (3) what account his Department took of the (a) extent and (b) costs of Disability Discrimination Act 1995 compliance in 2004 in its assessment of the costs and value for money of the minimal option of works to keep the Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramway operational; [131927] (4) whether his Department has included regeneration benefits from the upgrade of the Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramway in its assessment of its value for money and cost-benefit ratios; [131928] (5) what assessment his Department has made of the success of (a) light rail and (b) bus schemes in attracting users to public transport; [131963] (6) what his Department's policy is on the upgrade of existing light rail networks; [131964] (7) what research his Department has undertaken of the (a) benefits and (b) costs of (i) upgrading existing and (ii) building new light rail systems; [131965] (8) what (a) assessment his Department has made of the cost-benefit ratios and (b) value for money of the options for the renewal of the Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramway. [131966] Mr. McNulty: The Department is nearing completion of its assessment of the proposals by Blackpool borough council and Lancashire county council to upgrade the Blackpool Tramway. In common with all transport projects considered by the Department, it is being assessed using the New Approach To Appraisal (NATA) framework, which pays attention both to those impacts which can readily be monetarised (such as time savings) and to others of policy significance (such as environmental impacts) which can only be considered qualitatively. The NATA framework also requires the preparation of an Economic Impact Report on the possible regeneration impact of the scheme and a thorough quantified risk assessment, both of which the Council has provided. My right hon. Friend will take into account the findings of the appraisal in the light of all the other pressures on his programmes in deciding whether to fund the scheme. Lower cost alternatives to the full scheme have also been appraised, taking account of the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act. A crucial, and difficult, part of the assessment of any light rail project is the forecasting of patronage. The uncertainties are always considerable, though greater in the case of proposals for an entirely new system than for an upgrading of a long-established line. Different scenarios, including optimistic and pessimistic, are examined to help capture the inherent uncertainty in forecasting future demand. There has been no research on the relative costs and benefits of upgrading existing tram systems and of building new systems, since the circumstances and characteristics of individual schemes vary too greatly for such a comparison to be useful. For the same reason, the Department does not have any general policy as regards tram upgrades. Each proposed major local transport scheme is considered on its individual merits. Evaluation Studies have been completed for new light rail systems, such as Croydon Supertram and Manchester Metrolink, which suggest that around 15 per cent. to 20 per cent. of passenger journeys on these systems would otherwise have taken place by car, and that generated trips can increase demand by up to 15 per cent. in the off-peak. However, there is also evidence that investment in buses can be successful in increasing public transport use. There is as yet only very limited experience in this country of guided bus schemes, which are the nearest bus-based equivalent to tram systems, and assessments of their relative attractiveness are therefore uncertain.

Date

21 October 2003

Reference

411 c474-5W;411 c478-9W; 131924;131925;131927;131928;131963;131964;131965;131966

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average public subsidy per mile travelled for (a) bus routes and (b) light rail and tram systems was in the last year for which figures are available. - Including figures.

Asked by

Gordon Marsden (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

16 October 2003

Reference

131926; 411 c284W;411 c288W

House

House of Commons

Railways and Transport Safety Bill 2002/03

Railways and Transport Safety Bill. Lords report stage (HL Bill 80 2002/03).

Department

Department for Transport

Type

Debates on bills

Date

19 June 2003

Reference

649 c973-1014

House

House of Lords

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will list, broken down by city, (a) tram and (b) guided bus systems that have been opened for each year since 1997. - Including table.

Asked by

Lord Barker of Battle (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

9 June 2003

Reference

117732; 406 c596W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of extending the Leeds Supertram route from Leeds through Leeds West to Bradford Interchange; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

John Battle (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

3 June 2003

Reference

115929; 406 c169W

House

House of Commons

GREATER MANCHESTER TRAM SYSTEM

That this House is extremely concerned at the incident that took place on the Bury section of the Greater Manchester tram system at 3.30pm on Friday 30th May when two trams made emergency stops to avoid a head on collision; believes that Serco, the tram operating company, should make public...

Primary sponsor

Graham Stringer (Labour)

Type

Early day motions

Date

3 June 2003

Reference

1312

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what evaluation he has made of proposals for the redevelopment of the Blackpool-Fleetwood tram. - We are still considering Blackpool council's detailed proposals for the refurbishment of their tram system.

Asked by

Hilton Dawson (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

8 April 2003

Reference

107537; 403 c154W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with other Government departments about the potential regeneration benefits of the proposed Fylde Coast Light Rail Scheme.

Asked by

Gordon Marsden (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

1 April 2003

Reference

105798; 402 c612W;402 c612-3W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what research his Department is sponsoring into the role of trams in a sustainable transport policy.

Asked by

Andrew Murrison (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

24 March 2003

Reference

104149; 402 c58W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the arrangement between Amey and Croydon Tramlink regarding the Special Purpose Vehicle is a non-recourse financial arrangement.

Asked by

Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

10 March 2003

Reference

101427; 401 c48W

House

House of Commons

EDINBURGH TRAM NETWORK

That this House welcomes the announcement by the Scottish Executive of funding of ??375 million for the proposed Edinburgh tram network; and urges elected representatives at all levels of government in Scotland to put their backing behind these proposals which will benefit the wider Scottish economy as well as Edinburgh...

Primary sponsor

Mark Lazarowicz (Labour; Co-operative Party)

Type

Early day motions

Date

5 March 2003

Reference

845

House

House of Commons

Railways and Transport Safety Bill 2002/03

Railways and Transport Safety Bill. Committee stage eleventh (morning). Clauses 65 to 70 agreed to, clause 70 as amended. Schedule 5 as amended agreed to. Clause 71 to 74 agreed to. Clause 75 under consideration.

Type

Debates on bills; Public Bill Committee proceedings

Notes

Received 28.02.03

Date

27 February 2003

Reference

SCD

House

House of Commons

Railways and Transport Safety Bill 2002/03

Railways and Transport Safety Bill. Committee stage second sitting (afternoon). Clauses 6 and 7 agreed to. Clause 8 under consideration.

Type

Debates on bills; Public Bill Committee proceedings

Notes

Received 06.02.03

Date

4 February 2003

Reference

SCD

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to fund experimental (a) single route and twin route light railways and (b) tram systems in towns with populations of over 100,000.

Asked by

Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

15 January 2003

Reference

90359; 397 c625W;397 c623W

House

House of Commons

Railways and Transport Safety Bill. (Explanatory Notes Bill 40-EN published).

Member

Lord Darling of Roulanish (Labour)

Department

Department for Transport

Type

Government bills

Date

14 January 2003

Reference

Bill 40 2002/03

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make a statement on the requirements placed on potential operators of light tramway systems in obtaining a licence to operate on little-used railway branch lines with special reference to the Stourbridge to Stourbridge Junction Line.

Asked by

Ross Cranston (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

396 c686W;396 c702W; 87307

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, When he expects the next phase of the Manchester tram system to be open. (Failed OPQ).

Asked by

Andrew Bennett (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

85934; 396 c682W;396 c698-9W

House

House of Commons

Statement on investment in transport infrastructure

Statement on investment in transport infrastructure. (Inc ref to local transport plan allocations 2003/04 and responses to road recommendations in five areas - in Library)

Lead member

Lord Darling of Roulanish

Department

Department for Transport

Type

Ministerial statements

Date

10 December 2002

Reference

396 c155-72

House

House of Commons

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