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1 What trams can do for cities David Walmsley Formerly Fixed Track Executive, Confederation of Passenger Transport UK

2 There are trams all over Europe... Prague CZ- Chotkova hill Photo: Bath Trams website

3 There are trams all over Europe... Lisbon, Portugal Photo: Wikipedia

4 There are trams all over Europe... Helsinki FIN - Senaatintori Photo: Wikipedia

5 There are trams all over Europe... Seville ESP - Cathedral Photo: D Walmsley Apr 2018

6 There are trams all over Europe... Oostende, BEL Photo: D Walmsley Oct 2018

7 58 tramways in Germany -where they always had them Source: COST Action TU1103 report

8 28 tramways in France -where they closed all the old ones, just like UK In operation 2013 on the left, planned 2013 on the right Source: COST Action TU1103 report

9 Just 7 tramway systems in Great Britain Edinburgh Blackpool Manchester Sheffield Nottingham Birmingham Croydon Source: COST Action TU1103 report 9

10 Why is France more successful with trams? Population density about twice that in UK Versementtransports earmarked tax, anathema to HM Treasury Higher subsidy acceptable -~50%, cf0% UK Strength of local mayor new factor in UK? Politicalwill: we must have good public transport

11 What are the advantages of trams? Trams carry lots of people Trams get people out of cars Accessibility for people with disabilities Trams are as safe as buses and safer than cars Trams have positive economic impacts Access to jobs and investment Increase land and property values Promote urban development Improve city image

12 Trams carry lots of people 275 m on all LR, 120 m on trams Blackpool Manchester Sheffield Midland Croydon Nottingham Edinburgh Tyne&Wear Docklands LR Source: Department for Transport

13 Manchester Trams get people out of cars and reduce congestion Mode formerly used Sheffield Midland Croydon Nottingham Car traffic reduction 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% Manchester Former car users New journeys Sheffield Midland Croydon Nottingham Source: PTEG What light rail can do for cities -16% -14% -12% -10% -8% -6% -4% -2% 0%

14 Trams promote social inclusion Trams are accessible for people with disabilities From 2020, all trams must conform to Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR) As have all new trams since 1999 Trams promote social inclusion and access to jobs

15 Accessible trams level boarding, contrasting doors and floor Photos: D Walmsley Nov 2018

16 Accessible trams handrails, push buttons, doorway lights, info displays Photos: D Walmsley Nov 2018

17 Accessible trams wheelchair space Photo: D WalmsleyNov Yes, I did ask his permission

18 What about cost? Bus 4000 Cost 3000 Tram Capacity

19 Croydon Tram Accident 9 November 2016 Photo: Rail Accident Investigation Branch

20 For the record, trams are safe Previously, no tram passengers killed in UK in the modern tramway era (post-1992) The industry is working very hard to ensure, as far as possible, it cannot happen again Trams are, and remain, at least as safe as buses and safer than cars 20

21 Trams lead to fewer accidents 3.5 Number Killed per billion pax-km Number Injured per billion pax-km Car Bus Rail Light rail 50 0 Car Bus Rail Light rail Source: PTEG What light rail can do for cities

22 Economic impacts of light rail systems Improves access to jobs Stimulates inward investment Unlocks hard-to-reach sites for development Trigger for relocation of land use Triggers fresh growth Increases land and property values Improves city image and quality Source: UKTram Investigation into the economic impacts on cities of investment in light rail systems

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