DOCSLIB.ORG

Adapting to the Future

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Adapting to the Future Adapting to the future Southeastern Sustainability Report 2018 About us Southeastern has been running the train service between London, Kent and parts of East Sussex since 2006. We operate one of the busiest and most complex networks in the country, including the UK’s only domestic high speed service. Every week we take 1.75 million passengers to where they need to go, by operating 12,500 services across the region. During peak hours, we help around 260,000 passengers travel on our network, and last year we ran an average of 1,759 daily metro, mainline and high speed passenger services into and out of major terminals, which is more than any other National Rail operator. Docklands Light Rail Interchange Southeastern Other operator routes routes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Ferry Link St Pancras International Southeastern limited Underground Stratford Interchange Farringdon International service routes London Travelcard Zones 1-8 1 City Thameslink Cannon Street Tramlink Interchange Blackfriars Southeastern Greenwich Westcombe high speed route (HS1) Eurostar Interchange Waterloo (Zone 2 & 3) Park Charlton Woolwich Arsenal Abbey Wood Oyster pay as you go area East Charing Cross Southeastern Step free access high speed service routes Loughborough Elephant London Bridge Deptford Maze Hill Woolwich Plumstead Belvedere Erith Slade Limited station call & Castle Dockyard Green (Zone 1 & 2) New Cross Victoria Junction St Johns Southeastern high speed limited Kidbrooke Falconwood Bexleyheath service routes Pay as you go can be used between St Pancras and Stratford International. DenmarkPeckham HillNunhead Rye Lewisham Blackheath Eltham Welling Barnehurst 2 Brixton (Zone 2 & 3) Specific fares apply on this route. Capping does not apply. Hither Green Mottingham Sidcup Albany Park Bexley Crayford For information about Oyster and Pay as you go fares visit: tfl.gov.uk/fares 03/18 Lee New Eltham Crofton Park Dartford Catford Ladywell Herne Hill Stone Crossing (Zone 2 & 3) Grove Park 3 Greenhithe Ebbsfleet International West Dulwich Catford Swanscombe Bridge Northfleet Sheerness-on-Sea Sydenham Hill Queenborough Elmstead Woods Gravesend Bellingham Swale Lower Sydenham Higham Beckenham Hill Sundridge Kemsley Penge East Park Chislehurst Strood New Ravensbourne Bromley Sittingbourne Beckenham North Kent House St Mary Cray Swanley Farningham Road Meopham TeynhamFaversham WhitstableChestfieldHerne & Swalecliffe Bay Birchington-on-Sea Longfield Sole Street Shortlands Bromley SouthBickley RochesterChathamGillinghamRainham Newington Westgate-on-Sea Clock House Beckenham 4 Junction Selling Margate Elmers End Petts Eynsford (Kent Wood (Kent Broadstairs Eden Park Shoreham Cuxton ) Orpington (Kent) ) Dumpton Park West Wickham Canterbury West Otford Ramsgate Hayes (Kent) Chelsfield Halling Kemsing 5 Knockholt Snodland Sturry Borough Green & Wrotham Minster Bat & Ball West Malling Sandwich 6 Dunton (for Kings Hill) Canterbury East Green New Hythe Bekesbourne Deal 7 Adisham East Malling Chartham Aylesford Walmer 8 Barming Aylesham Sevenoaks Snowdown (for Leeds Castle) Martin Mill Maidstone Barracks Shepherds Well Maidstone East Maidstone West Chilham Kearsney Bearsted East Farleigh Dover Priory Hollingbourne Hildenborough Wateringbury Folkestone Central Harrietsham Yalding Lenham Wye Folkestone West Paddock Beltring Charing Tonbridge Wood Marden Staplehurst Headcorn Pluckley Ashford Westenhanger Sandling High Brooms International Tunbridge Wells Ham Street Frant Appledore Wadhurst Stonegate Rye Etchingham Ore Robertsbridge Hastings CrowhurstWest St Leonards Battle St Leonards Warrior Square Southeastern Sustainability Report 2018 In this report Follow us on social media: 2 Managing Director’s message @SE_Railway 4 Finance facebook.com/ 5 Smarter technology southeasternofficial 6 Stronger communities 8 Happier customers For more information, 10 Better teams visit our website: 12 Cleaner environment southeasternrailway.co.uk 13 Key data Our reporting structure We are committed to operating our trains in a way which helps to put our services at the heart of the communities they serve. This report is split into six sections: Finance Smarter Stronger To work together technology communities with suppliers to To implement new To support colleagues jointly deliver the market leading with fundraising best possible technology events which support service. and adapt it the local community. p4 accordingly. p6 p5 Happier Better teams Cleaner customers To perform all job environment roles and tasks To gain more To improve air competently to happy customers quality and allow further and reward encourage fuel growth. colleagues for efficiency at all receiving positive p10 locations across We’re part of The feedback. the business. Group p8 p12 southeasternrailway.co.uk 1 Managing Director’s message I’ve been proud to be the Managing Director at Southeastern since 2014. Today we operate one of the UK’s oldest, biggest and busiest commuter railways, carrying more than 620,000 passengers per day from Kent and East Sussex into five major London terminals. David Statham But we also have a proud history. Throughout our franchise, we have Two years ago, we celebrated the invested more than £80m to improve 180th anniversary of the London and the fundamentals of our passengers’ Greenwich railway opening in 1836. experience, service and performance This was Britain’s first elevated for each journey on every route. railway built specifically for This includes introducing Customer passengers, providing the very first Ambassadors who have delivered regular passenger services in the a 20% uplift in overall customer world. Fast forward to today and satisfaction at two of our busiest we’re supporting 170 million journeys stations, a £30m revamp of a third of every year. our trains, and the roll-out of our For passengers travelling into London smart ticket called The Key. and around the South East, the last The delivery and success of these few years have been difficult and projects are a credit to our dedicated often disrupted while we work with employees, who have worked Network Rail to make significant incredibly hard over the years to infrastructure improvements. improve passenger experience. It is These improvements are fundamental also why supporting and retaining the to maintaining the railway’s role in the best and brightest talent from across prosperity of our region. It connects the region through our apprenticeship workers to jobs, businesses to markets and training schemes continues to be and people with each other. a priority for our business. 2 Southeastern Sustainability Report 2018 Everything we achieve is through We know passengers’ expectations of partnership, working towards a us as a rail company are changing shared goal to improve the passenger faster than ever. That’s why we’ve experience. A great example of this in joined our parent company Go- action is One Team Victoria – a new Ahead to launch the Billion Journey initiative with Network Rail, Southern Project. This new ‘accelerator lab’, and Gatwick Express. All staff at launched in July, is helping scale-up London’s Victoria station now wear businesses find new ways to improve the same uniform, regardless of who travel with the support of transport they work for, to embed a ‘one team’ experts from Southeastern and the ethos and improve passengers’ Go-Ahead Group. experience. For Southeastern passengers, this We’ve also joined Network Rail, HS1 means that we are committed to and a range of partners to launch In delivering the best ever experience Partnership for Britain’s Prosperity – a for our passengers, and we won’t stop collaborative plan to secure economic until we’ve achieved this vision. growth, improve journeys, boost local communities and create more rewarding jobs in south east London and Kent. southeasternrailway.co.uk 3 Finance The UK economy relies on rail. by providing thousands of people It brings benefits to individuals, with the means to travel to work, shops and other services every day. communities and the nation as a whole. Fair Tax mark Economically, rail connects workers to Go-Ahead was the first FTSE 350 jobs and enables trade. Southeastern company to be awarded the Fair Tax employs and enables trade. mark for being a good taxpayer, Southeastern employs over 4,350 open about its tax affairs and paying people, mostly in Kent, East Sussex the right amount of Corporation tax at and London, and also helps to support the right time and in the right place. our local communities. Socially, A fair tax system is to the benefit of rail provides access to employment everyone and is crucial to support a and education and unites friends vibrant and mixed economy. and families. Ethical procurement Key highlights Go-Ahead’s ethical procurement plan is embedded in its supply chain Over We have procurement and management processes. As a buyer of goods and 170m services we have a responsibility for 4,731 passenger cycle spaces the supply chains from which these journeys goods and services come into the Over organisation. We take into account 4,350 ethical as well as commercial and average £60,000 technical factors when considering number of contributed in which suppliers to partner with. The employees money and kind company encourages its suppliers to adhere to similar high standards of corporate responsibility and to have Supporting the regional in place appropriate safeguards against bribery, corruption and and UK economy facilitation payments. In particular, The company made a direct Go-Ahead expects its suppliers to be contribution to the UK economy committed to high standards of health through £60.3m it paid in income and safety and to demonstrate a taxes and £10.3m in Corporation Tax. respect for the environment. The company also returned £16.2m to the government in profit share which was above contractual levels. We also indirectly support the economy 4 Southeastern Sustainability Report 2018 Smarter Technology Our smart ticket, The Key, WiFi has been fitted onto all of our was launched as part of the trains as we continue to improve the journey experience for our customers. Department for Transport’s Our WiFi network can be found easily £5.5m South East Flexible under ‘Southeastern WiFi’ with no Ticketing programme.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • London Guide Welcome to London
    Visitor information Welcome to London Your guide to getting around central London on public transport and making the most of your visit. tfl.gov.uk/visitinglondon Tube and central London bus maps inside #LondonIsOpen Welcome to London Paying for your travel Public transport is the best way to get There are different ways to pay for your around London and discover all that the travel. For most people, pay as you go - city has to offer. This guide will help you paying for the trips you make - with a plan how to get around the Capital on contactless payment card, an Oyster card or public transport. a Visitor Oyster card, is the best option as it If you have just arrived at an airport and are offers value, flexibility and convenience. looking for ways to get to central London, go to page 11 in this guide. Getting around London London’s transport system is iconic. With its world famous Underground (Tube) and iconic red buses, travelling around the Capital is an experience in itself. But London is much more than just the Tube or the bus; our vast network of transport services includes: Contactless payment cards If your credit, debit, charge card or wearable device has the contactless symbol above you can use it for pay as you go travel on London’s public transport. Android Pay and Apple Pay are also accepted. Benefits of contactless • It’s quick and easy – there’s no need to queue to buy a ticket • It offers great value – pay as you go with contactless is better value than buying a single ticket and you can benefit from both Night Tube daily and weekly capping (see page 5) • 14 million people have used contactless Night Tube services run on the to travel in London – including customers Jubilee, Victoria and most of from over 90 countries the Central and Northern lines all night on Fridays and Saturdays.
    [Show full text]
  • Eccleston Place, London, England
    A ULI Advisory Services Panel Report Eccleston Place, London, England 13-18 May 2012 1 A ULI Advisory Services Panel Report About ULI ULI – the Urban Land Institute – is a non-profit research We are a think tank, providing advice and best practices in and education organisation supported by its members. a neutral setting – valuable for practical learning, involving Founded in Chicago in 1936, the Institute now has over public officials and engaging urban leaders who may not 30,000 members in 95 countries worldwide, representing have a real estate background. By engaging experts from the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development various disciplines we can arrive at advanced answers to disciplines and working in private enterprise and public problems which would be difficult to achieve independently. service. In Europe, we have around 2,000 members supported by a regional office in London and a small ULI shares knowledge through discussion forums, research, team based in Frankfurt. publications and electronic media. All these activities are aimed at providing information that is practical, down to ULI brings together leaders with a common commitment to earth and useful so that on-the-ground changes can be improving professional standards, seeking the best use of made. By building and sustaining a diverse network of land and following excellent practices. local experts, we are able to address the challenges facing Europe’s cities. Copyright ©2012 by ULI – the Urban Land Institute. ULI Europe, all rights reserved. No part of this report may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission of the publisher.
    [Show full text]
  • AECOM Strategic Environmental Assessment
    Strategic Environmental Assessment for the Benenden Neighbourhood Plan Environmental Report to accompany the Regulation 14 consultation of the Neighbourhood Plan Benenden Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group August 2019 Strategic Environmental Assessment for the Environmental Report to accompany Benenden Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 14 consultation Quality information Prepared by Checked by Approved by Tamsin Stevens Nick Chisholm-Batten Steve Smith Graduate Environmental Associate Director Technical Director Consultant Revision History Revision Revision date Details Authorized Name Position V2.0 9th August 2019 Consultation 9th August 2019 Nick Chisholm- Associate Director version Batten Prepared for: Benenden Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Prepared by: AECOM Limited 3rd Floor, Portwall Place Portwall Lane Bristol BS1 6NA United Kingdom T: +44 117 901 7000 aecom.com © 2019 AECOM Limited. All Rights Reserved. This document has been prepared by AECOM Limited (“AECOM”) for sole use of our client (the “Client”) in accordance with generally accepted consultancy principles, the budget for fees and the terms of reference agreed between AECOM and the Client. Any information provided by third parties and referred to herein has not been checked or verified by AECOM, unless otherwise expressly stated in the document. No third party may rely upon this document without the prior and express written agreement of AECOM. Prepared for: Benenden Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group AECOM Strategic Environmental Assessment for the Environmental Report to
    [Show full text]
  • Formal Minutes of the Committee Session 2019–21
    House of Commons Home Affairs Committee Formal Minutes of the Committee Session 2019–21 The Home Affairs Committee The Home Affairs Committee is appointed by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration, and policy of the Home Office and its associated public bodies. Current membership Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP (Chair, Labour, Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford) Rt Hon Ms Diane Abbott MP (Labour, Hackney North and Stoke Newington) Dehenna Davison MP (Conservative, Bishop Auckland) Ruth Edwards MP (Conservative, Rushcliffe) Laura Farris MP (Conservative, Newbury) Simon Fell MP (Conservative, Barrow and Furness) Andrew Gwynne MP (Labour, Denton and Reddish) Adam Holloway MP (Conservative, Gravesham) Dame Diana Johnson MP (Labour, Kingston upon Hull North) Tim Loughton MP (Conservative, East Worthing and Shoreham) Stuart C McDonald MP (Scottish National Party, Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East) The following Members were members of the Committee during the Session Janet Daby MP (Labour, Lewisham East) Stephen Doughty (Labour, Cardiff South and Penarth) Holly Lynch (Labour, Halifax) Powers The Committee is one of the departmental select committees, the powers of which are set out in House of Commons Standing Orders, principally in SO No 152. These are available on the Internet via www.parliament.uk. Publication The Reports and evidence of the Committee are published by Order of the House. All publications of the Committee (including press notices) are on the Internet at https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/83/home-affairs-committee.
    [Show full text]
  • Gatwick Express Vat Receipt
    Gatwick Express Vat Receipt Laziest Murphy overpricing globularly, he syllabizing his stockpiling very impregnably. Which Garcon degreasing so blind that Willdon rough her syenites? Which Irving avers so duteously that Phil tautologizes her sunbow? Employers should we know your license is gatwick express Help in plan by trip to England Ars Technica OpenForum. Wait time Receive Your Invoice Reflecting the Correct Postage Charge Before. I was printing out receipts for those expense claims and noticed that rather suffer my own. We also much at three important VAT considerations for charities that income in tramp of. Should we buy Gatwick Express tickets in advance? Pending date of such notification Operators shall send the charges on a. Introduction ISUAbroad Iowa State University. Anything not sick or services over as few pounds ask without the VAT receipt. Getting to Gatwick Postcodes for your satnav are RH6 0NP South Terminal By walking Although it can text an expensive option The Gatwick Express over the fastest. Is VAT charged on train tickets VAT is not charged on train tickets. And intelligence systems in the hoist of indirect taxes Gatwick United. Great Northern and Gatwick Express care fleet now underway. Top Hotels in How Caple from 31 FREE cancellation on. FAQs YOTEL. If you fix a receipt for your dissent which has been paid by cash boost can. Can actually use normal train tickets on Gatwick Express? FAQs On Ticket Options LNER. If you sentence a visitor to London after you shop just temper your receipts to the. Where finally you thank the Gatwick Express? The World's Leading Luxury depart Store Harrods.
    [Show full text]
  • Financial Year 2017-18 (PDF)
    Envelope (Inc. Paper (Inc. Postage (Inc. Grand Total Member of Parliament's Name Parliamentary Constituency VAT) VAT) VAT) Adam Afriyie MP Windsor £188.10 £160.85 £2,437.50 £2,786.45 Adam Holloway MP Gravesham £310.74 £246.57 £3,323.75 £3,881.06 Adrian Bailey MP West Bromwich West £87.78 £0.00 £1,425.00 £1,512.78 Afzal Khan MP Manchester Gorton £327.49 £636.95 £6,885.00 £7,849.44 Alan Brown MP Kilmarnock and Loudoun £238.29 £203.34 £2,463.50 £2,905.13 Alan Mak MP Havant £721.71 £385.00 £7,812.50 £8,919.21 Albert Owen MP Ynys Mon £93.11 £86.12 £812.50 £991.73 Alberto Costa MP South Leicestershire £398.43 £249.23 £3,802.50 £4,450.16 Alec Shelbrooke MP Elmet and Rothwell £116.73 £263.57 £2,240.00 £2,620.30 Alex Burghart MP Brentwood & Ongar £336.60 £318.63 £3,190.00 £3,845.23 Alex Chalk MP Cheltenham £476.58 £274.30 £4,915.00 £5,665.88 Alex Cunningham MP Stockton North £182.70 £154.09 £1,817.50 £2,154.29 Alex Norris MP Nottingham North £217.42 £383.88 £2,715.00 £3,316.30 Alex Sobel MP Leeds North West £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 Alison McGovern MP Wirral South £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 Alister Jack MP Dumfries and Galloway £437.04 £416.31 £4,955.50 £5,808.85 Alok Sharma MP Reading West £374.19 £399.80 £4,332.50 £5,106.49 Rt Hon Alun Cairns MP Vale of Glamorgan £446.30 £105.53 £8,305.00 £8,856.83 Amanda Milling MP Cannock Chase £387.40 £216.72 £4,340.00 £4,944.12 Andrea Jenkyns MP Morley & Outwood £70.14 £266.82 £560.00 £896.96 Andrew Bowie MP W Aberdeenshire & Kincardine £717.92 £424.42 £7,845.00 £8,987.34 Andrew Bridgen MP North West Leicestershire
    [Show full text]
  • THE 422 Mps WHO BACKED the MOTION Conservative 1. Bim
    THE 422 MPs WHO BACKED THE MOTION Conservative 1. Bim Afolami 2. Peter Aldous 3. Edward Argar 4. Victoria Atkins 5. Harriett Baldwin 6. Steve Barclay 7. Henry Bellingham 8. Guto Bebb 9. Richard Benyon 10. Paul Beresford 11. Peter Bottomley 12. Andrew Bowie 13. Karen Bradley 14. Steve Brine 15. James Brokenshire 16. Robert Buckland 17. Alex Burghart 18. Alistair Burt 19. Alun Cairns 20. James Cartlidge 21. Alex Chalk 22. Jo Churchill 23. Greg Clark 24. Colin Clark 25. Ken Clarke 26. James Cleverly 27. Thérèse Coffey 28. Alberto Costa 29. Glyn Davies 30. Jonathan Djanogly 31. Leo Docherty 32. Oliver Dowden 33. David Duguid 34. Alan Duncan 35. Philip Dunne 36. Michael Ellis 37. Tobias Ellwood 38. Mark Field 39. Vicky Ford 40. Kevin Foster 41. Lucy Frazer 42. George Freeman 43. Mike Freer 44. Mark Garnier 45. David Gauke 46. Nick Gibb 47. John Glen 48. Robert Goodwill 49. Michael Gove 50. Luke Graham 51. Richard Graham 52. Bill Grant 53. Helen Grant 54. Damian Green 55. Justine Greening 56. Dominic Grieve 57. Sam Gyimah 58. Kirstene Hair 59. Luke Hall 60. Philip Hammond 61. Stephen Hammond 62. Matt Hancock 63. Richard Harrington 64. Simon Hart 65. Oliver Heald 66. Peter Heaton-Jones 67. Damian Hinds 68. Simon Hoare 69. George Hollingbery 70. Kevin Hollinrake 71. Nigel Huddleston 72. Jeremy Hunt 73. Nick Hurd 74. Alister Jack (Teller) 75. Margot James 76. Sajid Javid 77. Robert Jenrick 78. Jo Johnson 79. Andrew Jones 80. Gillian Keegan 81. Seema Kennedy 82. Stephen Kerr 83. Mark Lancaster 84.
    [Show full text]
  • Review of Southeastern DPPP Letter
    Annette Egginton Head of Competition and Consumer Policy Directorate of Railway Markets & Economics Email: [email protected] 22 April 2016 Justin Ryan Accessibility and Inclusion Manager Southeastern Dear Justin Review of London and Southeastern Railway Limited (trading as Southeastern) Disabled People’s Protection Policy (Condition 5 of your Station Licence and GB Passenger Statement of National Regulatory Conditions) Thank you for providing updated versions of your Disabled People’s Protection Policy (DPPP) documents for review. A copy of your revised DPPP is attached to this letter, and will be published on our website along with a copy of this letter. I confirm that we have reviewed your DPPP against the 2009 Guidance “How to write your Disabled People’s Protection Policy: A guide for Train and Station Operators” (the Guidance) and can confirm that your revised DPPP meets the requirements of Condition 5 of your station licence and GB Passenger Statement of National Regulatory Conditions (SNRP). We welcome the following commitments, which we believe will have a positive impact for many passengers: Your requirement for passengers to give only 12 hours’ notice for assistance bookings when travelling on Southeastern services; The use of the ‘Recite Me’ app on your website, that gives better access to the information by including a screen reader as well as the ability to increase the font size and change the background colours to suit the users requirements; Your priority seat card initiative to allow disabled passengers to find seats on your services; Your offer of a refund for passengers if assistance booked with 12 hours’ notice is not provided; and The mystery shopping research you carry out to assess your assisted travel service.
    [Show full text]
  • A Charming, Characterful Community Distinctive Homes in the Heart of Kent
    A CHARMING, CHARACTERFUL COMMUNITY DISTINCTIVE HOMES IN THE HEART OF KENT Welcome to Oakley Grange, a beautiful collection of traditional 2 bedroom bungalows and 3, 4 & 5 bedroom family homes, situated in the tranquil village of Headcorn. Set amongst leafy surroundings and just a short stroll from the High Street, these homes offer the perfect lifestyle balance. On your doorstep you will find breathtaking countryside and green open space as well as a selection of quaint shops and quirky tea rooms. What’s more, you will be near to major towns and cities as the M20 and Headcorn railway station are close by, so commuting across the county couldn’t be easier. 3 THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED Oakley Grange offers a truly wonderful way of life. The homes enjoy an attractive landscaped setting, As soon as you enter the development you will be surrounded by trees and hedgerows. This picture-perfect met with charming street scenes, public realms setting is enhanced further by green corridors, natural and pockets of green open space. walking routes and retained woodland. Inspired by the idyllic façades of the existing buildings in the village, Oakley Grange beautifully reflects the authentic character of the area. The red brick exteriors and white boarding are complemented by the intricate design details seen throughout the windows and entrance canopies. The use of traditional materials combined with forward- thinking design creates a timeless appeal and ensures this is a place you will be proud to call home. 4 5 Digital illustration is indicative only QUINTESSENTIALLY BRITISH Headcorn is a picturesque village in Kent, just The Old Cloth Hall is a link to the 14th century wool trade, eight miles from Maidstone.
    [Show full text]
  • Archaeological Appraisal A101291
    Land off Cross Road, Deal Archaeological Appraisal A101291 Gladman Developments Ltd Prepared on behalf of WYG Group Limited. May 2019 Land off Cross Road, Deal – Archaeological Appraisal Document control Document: Archaeological Appraisal Project: Land off Cross Road, Deal Client: Gladman Developments Ltd. Job Number: A101291 File Origin: A101291 Archaeological Appraisal_IBjt.docx Revision: V1 Date: May 2019 Prepared by: Iain Bennett Checked by: Joe Turner Approved By: Daryl Page Description of revision: Updated HER and Planning policy and guidance A101291 May 2019 www.wyg.com creative minds safe hands 2 Land off Cross Road, Deal – Archaeological Appraisal THIS PAGE HAS BEEN LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY A101291 May 2019 www.wyg.com creative minds safe hands 3 Land off Cross Road, Deal – Archaeological Appraisal Contents 1. Non-Technical Summary ............................................................................................. 6 2. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 6 2.1 Aims and Objectives ....................................................................................................... 6 3. Site Location and Conditions ........................................................................................ 7 4. Methodology .............................................................................................................. 7 4.1 Sources Consulted .........................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • LNP5 Strategic Environmental Assessment
    Strategic environmental assessment for the Lenham Neighbourhood Plan Environmental Report to accompany the submission version of the Neighbourhood Plan November 2019 Strategic environmental essessment for the Submission version of the Lenham Neighbourhood Plan Environmental Report Quality information Prepared by Checked by Approved by Ryan Putt Nick Chisholm-Batten Steve Smith Environmental consultant Associate Director Technical Director Cheryl Beattie Senior Environmental Planner Revision History Revision Revision date Details Authorized Name Position V1.0 7th November 2019 Submission version 7th November 2019 Nick Chisholm- Associate Director Batten Prepared for: Lenham Parish Council Prepared by: AECOM Infrastructure & Environment UK Limited 3rd Floor, Portwall Place Portwall Lane Bristol BS1 6NA United Kingdom T: +44 117 901 7000 aecom.com © 2019 AECOM Infrastructure & Environment UK Limited. All Rights Reserved. This document has been prepared by AECOM Limited (“AECOM”) in accordance with its contract with Locality (the “Client”) and in accordance with generally accepted consultancy principles, the budget for fees and the terms of reference agreed between AECOM and the Client. Any information provided by third parties and referred to herein has not been checked or verified by AECOM, unless otherwise expressly stated in the document. AECOM shall have no liability to any third party that makes use of or relies upon this document. Prepared for: Lenham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group AECOM Strategic environmental essessment for the
    [Show full text]
  • Kent Rail Strategy 2021
    Kent Rail Strategy 2021 County Hall, Maidstone March 2021 1 Contents Map of Kent Rail Network ……………………………………………………………… 3 Foreword by Roger Gough, Leader of Kent County Council ………………………. 4 Executive Summary ……………………………………………………………………. 5 1. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………… 7 2. National Rail Policy …………………………………………………………….. 9 3. Kent’s Local Transport Policy …………………………………………………. 15 4. Key Drivers of Demand for Rail Services in Kent ………………..……….… 18 5. Rail Infrastructure Outputs Required in Kent ……………..……………….… 23 6. Rolling-Stock Outputs Required in Kent ……………………………………... 29 7. Rail Service Outcomes Required in Kent ……………………………………. 33 8. Passenger Communications and Station Facilities in Kent ………………... 43 9. Community Rail Partnerships in Kent ………………………………………... 46 10. Rail Freight Services in Kent …………………………………………..…….…50 11. International Rail Services in Kent ……………………………………………. 55 12. Conclusion …………………………………………………………………….… 58 Summary of Recommended Actions …………………………………………………. 60 Glossary of Railway Terminology……………………………………………………... 64 Sources ………………………………………………………………………………….. 66 Tables and Maps ……………………………………………………………………….. 67 Appendix A - Proposed Service Specifications ……………………………………… 68 Front cover image The new Class 800 series produced by Hitachi is one example of a new train design that could provide the bespoke additional fleet which will be required for Kent’s High Speed services. The picture shows a Class 800 train on a test run before entry into service. [source: Hitachi Ltd, 2015] 2 3 Foreword By the Leader of
    [Show full text]