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Explore unique public transport projects involving complex funding, partnerships, EU ties, and operational challenges. Learn from case studies in Kassel, Tenerife, North Kent, Tramway de Reims, and Edinburgh. Discover opportunities for NETLIPSE collaboration. Join the conversation on sustainable urban mobility!
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Ideas for future NETLIPSE partners Andrew Braddock Independent Public Transport Consultant
NETLIPSE – 21 October 2008Introduction Trust me ........... I am an Expert on Public Transport
Why am I here? At the request of the UK Government’s Department for Transport Rail Division ...... to bring an operational view to the proceedings and a willingness to challenge the accepted wisdom!
Interesting Public Transport Projects • Generally smaller scale • Complex funding structures • Variety of project controls • Significant partnerships • EU involvement
Kassel: Tram-Train • Regional inter-connection project • Direct routes from hinterland to city centre streets • Track-sharing between heavy and light rail • Dual-mode electric (750v DC + 16.5Kv AC) • Dual-mode diesel-electric • Federal, Länder and City funding • KVG + RBK + DB operation
Tenerife: Project Management • Transdev contract • TRANSAMO as project manager • Joint Venture: Transdev and STIB Brussels • System design and operational parameters • Construction and fitting-out contracts • Rolling stock supply and maintenance
North Kent: “Fastrack” Busway • Major regeneration project • Multi-agency partnership • Connection to Eurostar • Dedicated bus-only roads • High-frequency services in operation ahead of residential occupation
Tramway de Reims: First French PPP • 30-year contract to design, build, operate & maintain • Payment by results • Major political considerations • Challenge for rolling stock supplier • Questionable “fit” to EU tendering procedures • Problem of network expansion • Complex relationship with Versement Transport
Edinburgh: hope for the UK? • Narrow escape from political dogma • Special Purpose Vehicle • TIE: Transport in Edinburgh • Lothian Buses – Edinburgh Trams • Early involvement of operator • High-risk vehicle procurement [CAF] • Possible rolling programme of network extensions • Beware Her Majesty’s Treasury!
EU Funding in New Member States • Poland: Łódz North – South Tramway Corridor Renewal • Lithuania: Kaunas Trolleybus network extensions linked to construction of new housing areas
Summary • Several potential NETLIPSE case studies • Possible additional funding for NETLIPSE 2 • Smaller projects add value to the outcome • France, Spain, Lithuania “on board” [+ Scotland!] • Relationship to the Climate Change Agenda • Involvement of regional and city authorities • Wider input to IPAT and Business Case studies
Thank you.....and remember... The bitterness of poor quality is rarely exceeded by the sweetness of low price ........... not, I’m afraid, a Braddock original!
And last but not least......... Remember the little guy at the very end of the food chain – he’s the poor soul who has to make it work every day!