https://www.orr.gov.uk/guidance-compliance/rail/health-safety/laws/interoperability/authorisations<\/a><\/p> <\/p>
The Department does not routinely hold information on levels of job creation across all station and line projects and is unable to answer the timeframe requested as this would incur disproportionate cost.<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which railway stations have been (a) built and (b) reopened in the last 20 years; whether his Department has made an estimate of the number of jobs created (i) directly during the first two years of constructions, (ii) indirectly during the first two years of each constructions and (iii) overall in each project; and what data his Department holds on the cost of each project.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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Latest analysis of Office for National Statistics 2019 Population Estimates Data by Network Rail suggests that there are currently eight towns in England, with a population of 30,000 or more, without an operational railway station and not situated within 5km of one. These are Washington, Swadlincote, Blyth, Aldridge, Coalville, Wisbech, Rushden and Witney.<\/p>
<\/p>
As part of the levelling-up agenda, and a manifesto commitment, in January 2020 the government launched the Restoring Your Railway (RYR) Fund to reopen lines and stations, including ones closed following the 1963 Reshaping of British Railways (Beeching) Report. The aim is to reconnect smaller communities, regenerate local economies and improve access to jobs, homes and education. The Dartmoor line (between Okehampton and Exeter) marked the first reopening in November 2021, opening two years ahead of schedule, and Marsh Barton station opened in July 2023.<\/p>
<\/p>
Of the eight towns listed above, seven (Washington, Swadlincote, Blyth, Aldridge, Coalville, Wisbech and Witney) have been considered by the RYR programme and four (Swadlincote, Blyth, Aldridge and Coalville) have been considered within the scope of RYR-funded projects, including the Northumberland Line, Ivanhoe Line and Aldridge Line Upgrade.<\/p>
<\/p>"}
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Extending station platforms can bring a number of benefits including the ability for operators to run longer trains and provide more space on board for passengers. Longer platforms also provide more platform space to enable passengers to board and alight from trains which can help reduce delays by speeding up the boarding process.<\/p>"}
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Station operators are responsible for ensuring the stations which they manage are safe, secure and accessible. All station operators must establish and comply with an Accessible Travel Policy (ATP) that states how they will protect the interests of disabled passengers at stations, and provides an overview of the accessibility of station facilities and services. The ATP sets out, amongst other things, the arrangements and assistance that an operator will provide to protect the interests of disabled customers. As part of that operators must set out the waiting facilities that are provided.<\/p>
<\/p>"}
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The Government is committed to improving integration between rail and other modes of transport to improve journeys for passengers.<\/p>
<\/p>
The long-term cycling and walking plan of July 2020 set out 33 actions to increase cycling and walking, including improving cycle rail integration and improving bike access on trains. Between 2012 and 2022, the Government provided over £40m to create new secure bike spaces at train stations.<\/p>
<\/p>
The Government\u2019s National Bus Strategy, \u2018Bus Back Better\u2019, sets out our goal for improving integration between buses and other modes of transport. Our ambitions include seeing more bus routes serving railway stations and better integration between buses and trains on both timing of services and ticketing.<\/p>"}
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Whilst all new rolling stock must comply with modern accessibility standards, it is up to the train operators to work with the manufacturers and Rolling Stock Companies to procure trains which meet the needs of all passengers and the infrastructure it utilises. Operators must make the decision whether to use built-in ramps or other accessibility systems.<\/p>
<\/strong><\/p>"}
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(2) On the conventional network the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) standards specify a nominal height of 915mm. Platform heights may vary due to maintenance and historic reasons. Please note that the Crossrail central core and the Heathrow Express both have platforms at 1100mm to facilitate level boarding.<\/p>"}
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