ORGANISATION OF TRANSPORT IN THE UK

Homework…What did you find out? Why is it important? What are the wider economic effects?

Quick Task In groups of 3 or 4, brainstorm either: 1. As many types of transport modes and infrastructure in the Private sector 2. As many types of transport modes and infrastructure in the Public sector You have 5 minutes, go!

Transport in the UK Public Sector Transport in the public sector = economic problem (what does that mean?)

Public Sector Transport – Historic Many services owned and run by the Government Big sell-offs to the Private Sector over decades Last big privatisations 1980s Thatcher Government : BA : British Rail : PFI (London Underground) 2009 onwards: selling off of roads…

Public Sector - Today Provision of infrastructure  Whether a new stretch of motorway should be built?  Whether a historic town would benefit from a bypass?  Whether it is a good idea to subsidise local rail and bus services provided by the private sector

What’s the story?... Heathrow third runway: poll reveals public split Richard Branson denounces DfT for accepting FirstGroup rail bid High speed rail routes bring benefits too, insists head of HS2

Transport in the UK Private Sector The past years huge deregulation and privatisation. Buses, Trains and Planes For example, the British Airports Authority owns 6 airports in the UK through Privatisation The M6 Toll road that opened in 2004 is the first road infrastructure in the UK that has been funded by Private sources. Q – Why do you believe the government want to include the Private Sector in traditionally public sector provisions?

Summarise… Come up with a summary of what has happened in each category in the ‘Investment in Transport’ table you have been given. When you have done this, can you suggest why the changes may have occurred?

Who owns and runs UK transport? PUBLIC SECTOR PRIVATE SECTOR ROAD RAIL 1993 Railways Act: Privatisation of the railways AIR 1987 British Airways privatised 1985 Transport Act: Buses Regulation and Funding WATER

Should we keep rail in the Public or Private sector?

Rail Department for Transport Funds rail services Office of Rail Regulation Network Rail Regulates activity Operates, maintains, renews the rail network TOCs/FOCs Access Charges FOCs ADVENZA Colas Rail Direct Rail Services DB Schenker Fastline Freight Freightliner Group First GB Railfreight TOCs Arriva Trains Wales Chiltern Railways CrossCountry First Great Western Heathrow Express London Midland South West Trains

Bus Department for Transport Transport for London Highways Agency Local Authorities Operates, maintains and improves the strategic road network Responsible for all forms of public transport in London. Look after local roads in local area Bus and Coach Operators Stagecoach First Arriva

Water Department of Transport Maritime and Coastguards Agency Funding Safe construction, operation and navigation of ships Ports BuildersCruise FerriesFreight Containers Small vessels

Air Department for Transport Civil Aviation Authority Dir. Of Airspace Policy Regulation of UK airspace Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Regulation of UK tour operators and airlines Economic Regulation Group Regulation of UK airports, air traffic services and airlines Safety Regulation Group Sets safety standards Air Travel Organiser’s Licensing (ATOL) Regulation of UK tour operators and provides protection for consumers