An integrated plan for the UK road and rail networks

The government is committed to improving UK growth. A big contribution to this could come from optimising our current road and rail systems and making improvements where these will give the greatest benefits. A lot is happening that is providing new opportunities to improve transport for people and freight. For example, the government is taking overall control of rail transport, mayoral authorities are taking greater roles in local transport, better journey information is available from smart phones, and new innovations such as electric bikes and driverless taxis are introducing new and appealing travel options. We have therefore invited Ruth Cadbury MP, Chair of the Transport Select Committee to lead this roundtable on the subject of ‘An integrated plan for the UK road and rail networks.’