Decision details
York - Harrogate - Leeds line Tram-Train Feasibility update
Decision Maker: Executive Members for City Strategy and Advisory Panel
Decision status: Awaiting Implementation
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
Purpose of report:To provide an update on work
undertaken to assess the feasibility of proposals to introduce a
tram-train service in the Leeds City Region, with particular
reference to the operation of such a service on the York-Harrogate-
Leeds line
Members are asked to:Note the outcome of the study and endorce the
approach proposed for the further development of the tram-train
schemes within the Leeds City Region
Decision:
Advice of the Advisory Panel
That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to:
(i) Note this report including, at Annex A, the brief history of endeavours to re-open local rail stations in the York area;
(ii) Endorse the approach to the further development of tram-train schemes as set out in paragraphs 31 – 34, and
(iii) Support the development of future light railway/tram train systems for the City of York, in line with the policy adopted at Council on 30 June 2008.
Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy
RESOLVED:That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.
REASON: This will ensure that the council remains fully aware of proposals for improving local rail services on certain lines within the Leeds City Region, utilising either existing or new rail technology, and enable the council to continue to pursue the reopening of stations in the York area.
Publication date: 15/07/2008
Date of decision: 14/07/2008
Decided at meeting: 14/07/2008 - Executive Members for City Strategy and Advisory Panel
Accompanying Documents:
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