WebTAG appraisal processes which should a better understanding of the wider impacts of investments and improved service specification. A high threshold for minimum service quality standards should regardless of operator or method of service procurement, delivering a dependably excellent whole journey experience from planning to arrival. Operators should be encouraged to develop ad hoc for in-fill electrification, selective additional loops etc., pending route upgrades. Electrification of main lines should be completed before the new bi-mode trains are due to have their diesel engines replaced. To meet the projected capacity gap, Government should authorise procurement of additional new rolling stock which should be fit for purpose (including improved reliability and reduced loading times). The specification should encourage exploitation of new service opportunities created by HS2, East West Rail, the Elizabeth line (Crossrail), western access to Heathrow, etc. Service quality Services planning should enable network connectivity between routes and modes; easy transfers should be facilitated, particularly at key interchanges. The provision of facilities should take account of the age composition of the potential market, addressing the needs of those with physical or cognitive mobility limitations. of disruption passengers should receive clear and precise information as to its likely impact on their journey and how they might work around it. use should be made of diversionary routes, (requiring maintenance of driver route knowledge), reducing dependence on road replacement services. vehicles should be fit for purpose better on-board information – systems, WiFi and mobile connectivity, luggage space, door provision to aid speedy access and egress, areas in which young families can travel without disturbing those who wish to read, work, listen to or just snooze.
WebTAG appraisal processes which should a better understanding of the wider impacts of investments and improved service specification. A high threshold for minimum service quality standards should regardless of operator or method of service procurement, delivering a dependably excellent whole journey experience from planning to arrival. Operators should be encouraged to develop ad hoc for in-fill electrification, selective additional loops etc., pending route upgrades. Electrification of main lines should be completed before the new bi-mode trains are due to have their diesel engines replaced. To meet the projected capacity gap, Government should authorise procurement of additional new rolling stock which should be fit for purpose (including improved reliability and reduced loading times). The specification should encourage exploitation of new service opportunities created by HS2, East West Rail, the Elizabeth line (Crossrail), western access to Heathrow, etc. Service quality Services planning should enable network connectivity between routes and modes; easy transfers should be facilitated, particularly at key interchanges. The provision of facilities should take account of the age composition of the potential market, addressing the needs of those with physical or cognitive mobility limitations. of disruption passengers should receive clear and precise information as to its likely impact on their journey and how they might work around it. use should be made of diversionary routes, (requiring maintenance of driver route knowledge), reducing dependence on road replacement services. vehicles should be fit for purpose – better on-board information systems, WiFi and mobile connectivity, luggage space, door provision to aid speedy access and egress, areas in which young families can travel without disturbing those who wish to read, work, listen to or just snooze.
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