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Steering the way for High Speed Rail

SYSTRA and MVA develop Greengauge 21 Strategy

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SYSTRA and MVA Consultancy’s final report on a High Speed Rail Network Strategy for Britain was published by Greengauge 21 today (23 October).

It gives details of the analysis behind the Greengauge 21 publication ‘Fast Forward: A High-Speed Rail Strategy for Britain’ (published 16 September 2009).

SYSTRA and MVA Consultancy were joint principal consultants. advising Greengauge 21 on the strategy for high speed rail in Britain.

The study was based on a combination of SYSTRA’s world leading expertise in high speed rail systems engineering and MVA’s innovative capacity in demand forecasting, transport strategy and appraisal, who combined on this project to develop an overall high speed rail strategy.

Working closely with a steering group drawn from Greengauge 21’s Public Interest Group, the consultants determined the guiding principles that should drive a high speed rail strategy.  Through investigation of a wide range of options, our study developed a long term strategy which complements the work done by others on the optimum first route for high speed rail.

John Segal, Director Rail at MVA Consultancy, said: “Our study demonstrates that not only is there an excellent case for a first high speed line  but also for a network providing coverage of the majority of the country that will significantly improve capacity and economic connectivity between the major conurbations of the UK.”

Andrew Boagey, SYSTRA’s Business Director for Northern Europe, added: “Working in partnership with MVA we had all the right expertise necessary to engage with Greengauge 21’s Public Interest Group to identify guidelines for a deliverable  strategy which is not only operationally feasible, but also fundamentally meets  stakeholders’ needs”.

See the report on-line at http://www.greengauge21.net/hsr-development-programme.html

Information for Editors:

Note to editors
Industry leader MVA Consultancy provides advice on transport and other policy areas to central, regional, and local government, agencies, developers, operators, and financiers.
 A diverse group of results-oriented people, we employ over 500 people worldwide. Through client business planning, customer research and strategy development, we create solutions that work for real people in the real world.

SYSTRA is an engineering consultant specialising in urban and high-speed rail transport. With its headquarters in Paris having recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of its foundation, SYSTRA now employs over 2000 staff across the globe.

Issued by Beattie Communications (www.beattiegroup.com) on behalf of Systra and MVA Consultancy

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07725 466737 or email neil.mcdonald@beattiegroup.com

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Kimberley Hamilton
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23 October 2009