Industry launches new rail technical strategy
New techniques and technologies to improve the performance and cost-effectiveness of the railway.
Rail industry leaders have outlined a 30 year vision for the railway through a new edition of the 鈥楻ail technical strategy鈥�.
The describes how technology can help the railway increase capacity, improve reliability, cut carbon emissions and reduce costs.
The strategy has been developed by the Technical Strategy Leadership Group 鈥� a cross-industry expert body with representatives from across the rail industry 鈥� and endorsed by the Rail Delivery Group.
Minister of State for Transport Simon Burns MP welcomed the strategy saying:
I welcome the industry picking up the baton to develop this Rail technical strategy. Technology has a vital role to play in improving the railway鈥檚 performance, cutting its costs along with carbon emissions and delivering a better travelling experience for passengers. By setting in place a 30 year vision, the railway is demonstrating that it has a bright and exciting future, and the potential to support our economy and society for the long term.
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