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Feasibility Studies

New Line and Station Feasibility Studies

Many local authorities are interested in developing new stations, in order to achieve local targets for reducing road congestion and pollution. These require a comprehensive approach to analysis, including not only commercial and operational issues, but also the linkages between them, and the political and promotional activities required to achieve implementation.

• Examples: Feasibility Study for a New Station at Stanway, Essex, for Equity Estates; Admaston Station Feasibility Study; Route Review in Ireland; Sandbach – Northwich Re-opening Feasibility; Shotton Chord Study

Tourist Railway Feasibility Studies

A number of disused railways are under discussion for re-opening by organisations outside the main national railway. Assessments of economic viability need to be linked to the engineering feasibility of being able to construct an appropriate track layout, and an operational strategy which is workable. These may be severely limited by the land available, and liaison with town planners is often essential.

• Example: Feasibility Study for Re-Opening of the Frome - Radstock line, Somerset, for Bath & N E Somerset Council

Freight Feasibility Studies

Industrial firms and logistics specialists may wish to consider changes to their current transport arrangements, considering the railway as an alternative. However, such firms may need guidance in dealing with Network Rail and freight train operators in a structured business planning process, a process the Consultancy can aid through its in-depth and practical knowledge.

• Example: Minerals Terminal Feasibility Study; Slate Transport Business Case Development

New System Feasibility Studies

From time to time, the opportunity arises to examine the best technology for new transport demands, rather than simply extending existing systems. This requires consideration of the inherent characteristics of different transport systems, and planning to ensure that these benefits are maximised, integrating the conventional and the new where necessary.

• Example: Planning for Proposed North-South Maglev Line, for UK Ultraspeed

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