Election 2010 Coalition Government : Transport

The Government believes that a modern transport infrastructure is essential for a dynamic and entrepreneurial economy, as well as to improve well-being and quality of life. We need to make the transport sector greener and more sustainable, with tougher emission standards and support for new transport technologies.

* We will mandate a national recharging network for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

* We will grant longer rail franchises in order to give operators the incentive to invest in the improvements passengers want – like better services, better stations, longer trains and better rolling stock.

* We will reform the way decisions are made on which transport projects to prioritise, so that the benefits of low carbon proposals (including light rail schemes) are fully recognised.

* We will make Network Rail more accountable to its customers.

* We will establish a high speed rail network as part of our programme of measures to fulfil our joint ambitions for creating a low carbon economy. Our vision is of a truly national high speed rail network for the whole of Britain. Given financial constraints, we will have to achieve this in phases.

* We support Crossrail and further electrification of the rail network.

* We will turn the rail regulator into a powerful passenger champion.

* We will support sustainable travel initiatives, including the promotion of cycling and walking, and will encourage joint working between bus operators and local authorities.

* We are committed to fair pricing for rail travel.

* We will work towards the introduction of a new system of HGV road user charging to ensure a fairer arrangement for UK hauliers.

* We will stop central government funding for new fixed speed cameras and switch to more effective ways of making our roads safer, including authorising ‘drugalyser’ technology.

* We will tackle rogue private sector wheel clampers.

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