Green light for light rail

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

2011

Subject Area

place - europe, mode - tram/light rail, policy - sustainable

Keywords

light rail benefits, light rapid transit, England, sustainability

Abstract

Whether it is labelled light rapid transit, light rail or tram, this mode of transport is popular with passengers. It is also good for economic growth and good for reducing carbon, both key objectives of the Coalition Government.

During more than a century of development, light rail has proved itself an effective and efficient means of taking large numbers of passengers directly into and around the heart of a city, connecting communities and supporting businesses. The fact that, even against a uniquely difficult financial backdrop, we have announced since May 2010 our financial support for a number of light rail extensions in England demonstrates very clearly our belief in the benefits that light rail can provide

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Published under the terms of the Open Government Licence. © Crown copyright 2011, United Kingdom.

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