Issue - meetings

7.1             Members received the report from the Interim Head of Investment Planning who highlighted the key points within the report.

7.2          Mayor Driscoll raised the issues of infrastructure and train stopping patterns and how they impact on train times.  He explained that the only way to solve the problem is recognition that all trains are part of the same system and if this is recognised then other lines may then be reopened.

He also raised the importance of stations being staffed and how valuable this is for the travelling public.

7.3          Members raised a variety of issues about rail issues in their constituent areas.

Resolved:

1)   That the Committee notes the progress with development of the case for capacity upgrades to the East Coast Main Line and the impact of the Integrated Rail Plan;

2)   That the Committee notes the progress with development of the case for capacity, connectivity and performance upgrades to the Leeds area and the relationship to the Integrated Rail Plan;

3)   That the Committee notes the pending update of the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline in relation to rail projects in the region;

4)   That the report be presented for discussion at the January TfN Board meeting.