Network Rail has said it is looking at alternative rail solutions as ‘part of its continued efforts to deliver a better value-for-money railway’.
Tram and train, community rail initiatives and more innovative ways of replacing diesel traction with electrically-powered trains will all be studied in more detail as part of the company’s alternative solutions route utilisation strategy (RUS).
To further develop the strategy, an invitation is being made to all of Network Rail’s partners, customers and other interested industry parties to submit their ideas.
Paul Plummer, Network Rail’s group strategy director, said:
“The railway industry faces a constant challenge to deliver value-for-money.
“It is only by rising to that challenge that the industry can continue to play a significant role in transporting people and goods in an efficient, sustainable and environmentally friendly way.”
The consultation will close on 30 April 2012.
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