1. Gridlock? – Transport in 2030 Solving Congestion in South East England 14 th November, 2007 Adrian Shooter Chairman, ATOC

2. London’s economy depends on its railways

3. “You can’t build your way out of congestion”

4. London Commuting

5. Where are we Going?

6. European Comparisons

7. New Line Capacity: HSL1

8. London/SE Capacity Schemes

9. What do Passengers want? Reliable, clean trains Good information Seat or standing? Value for money Easy ticketing

10. What the White Paper Offers Improved performance to 92.3% 1300 new coaches (2/3 in S.E.) Platform and depot works Thameslink project Reading rebuilding £150m on stations £200m on freight schemes

11. Clean, reliable trains; new depots

12. Double deck trains?

13. Longer trains

14. Track capacity

15. Station capacity

16. Schemes to unblock capacity

17. Access: bus

18. Access: cycling/walking

19. Access: car

20. London Overground

21. Electrification Benefits Acceleration rate improves capacity Alternative energy sources Regenerative braking Lighter vehicles Cheaper rolling stock cost Lower maintenance costs

22. Regenerative braking saves 16% energy consumption

23. Conclusions Rail solutions: Longer trains, platforms Access to stations Schemes to unblock capacity Electrification New lines