We have plans to transform travel by rail over the next 10 years, including new rail routes, step-free access at stations and more frequent ‘turn up and go’ services
The joint Network Rail and West of England Combined Authority 10 Year Rail Delivery Plan 2020 to 2030 aims to enhance local rail services. It will restore confidence in the rail network following Covid-19, assist economic recovery, rebuild passenger numbers, increase freight carried by rail and support the West of England’s key growth locations for housing and jobs. All of this will require new infrastructure. With long lead in times some proposals will take longer than 10 years to deliver so this is as much a development plan as a delivery one but this is the start of the transformation of our local rail network. Following on from this work the 25 Year Strategic Outline Business Case will review the longer term aspirations for rail and establish a 25 year programme and funding strategy to 2045.
The 10 Year Rail Delivery Plan will develop and deliver services and infrastructure over two five year periods
The 10 Year Rail Delivery Plan will be kept under review and updated periodically as necessary.