Reforming our Railways: Putting the Customer First

Cm. 8313

Author:

Department for Transport (DfT)

Publisher:

TSO (The Stationery Office)

Price: £14.75

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This Command Paper 'Reforming our Railways: Putting the Customer First (Cm 8313)' sets out the Government's vision and policies for the railways.

Applying to England and Wales, the Government seeks to work with the rail industry and others to secure significant reductions in the railway's cost base, while at the same time improving the railway for passengers and freight customers.

The Government sees railway reform as delivering four objectives:

• securing value for the passenger and addressing concerns about rail fares;

• dealing with the fiscal deficit;

• supporting economic growth, through continued taxpayer investment for passengers and freight; and

• delivering environmental goals, by reducing carbon emissions.

The Command Paper also considers the findings and recommendations set out in Sir Roy McNulty's independent report - 'Realising the Potential of GB Rail: Report of the Rail Value for Money Study" (this is only available online from: http://www.dft.gov.uk/publications/realising-the-potential-of-gb-rail/).

Extent	76 pages	ISBN	9780101831321
Size	A4	Price	£14.75
Format	Paperback	Published	08 Mar 2012
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