Rail operators give evidence on public transport in towns and cities inquiry
On Tuesday 1 March 2022, the Built Environment Committee takes evidence on rail passenger trends and the Government’s current rail policy initiatives. It will also consider integration of rail with other modes of public transport.
Meeting details
At 10:00am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Public transport in towns and cities
Interim Managing Director at Lumo, and First Rail Commercial Projects Director at First Rail
Managing Director at Great Western Railway
Possible questions
Questions likely to be asked include:
- What impact will reductions in passenger numbers, brought about by the pandemic, have on the provision of rail services in the medium and long term?
- What is the evolving role of rail in relation to other modes of transport, particularly given changing commuter patterns?
- To what extent are current Government policy initiatives, including the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail, Levelling Up White Paper and the Integrated Rail Plan, likely to improve services for consumers?What are the barriers to the delivery of contactless ticketing and the further smart use of journey data? What are the examples of good and bad practice in the UK and/or overseas?
- What are the other likely areas of innovation in urban public transport over the next 10 years? How should public policy be shaped considering these?