National Networks Study Programme

Corridor 10 Study

DfT led study considering challenges on Strategic National Corridor (SNC) 10 between London and Yorkshire (taking account of movements to and from the North East and Scotland) for freight and passenger movement. This covers road and rail and includes addressing longer-term M1 performance issues.

M25 South West Quadrant Study

Joint DfT/regional study considering the challenges in and around the South West of the London Orbital corridor (inc. access to Heathrow) for freight and passengers (including addressing M25 performance issues).

Manchester Access Study

Joint DfT/regional study considering road and rail access to/around Manchester for freight and passengers (including addressing M60 performance issues).

Birmingham Access Study

Joint DfT/regional study considering road and rail access to/around Birmingham for freight and passengers (including addressing M6, M5 and M42 performance issues).

HGV Accidents Study

Investigation of the pattern of HGV accidents on the national network. Substantial work has already taken place, and the focus could be on implementing the conclusions from this work (addressing in particular a pattern of fatalities on the M20-M25-M6). This may be taken forward internally by DfT/HA.

Freight Modal Choice Study

To confirm the economic, social and environmental benefits of current freight movements by non-road modes on national network corridors and to identify where changes in future modal choice, from road to rail or water, could address issues on the network and deliver against the five DaSTS goals. This includes consideration of the capacity and capability of the national infrastructure to accommodate these changes in modal choice.

Trans-Pennine Connectivity Study

Joint DfT/the Northern Way study considering movements between (and beyond) Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield for freight and passengers. The study will address issues around rail passenger journey times, station access and rail freight capacity as well as producing a long-term strategy for the M62.

Lower Thames Crossing Study

DfT led study considering the provision of additional crossing capacity in the Lower Thames (addressing capacity issues at the Dartford Crossing).

Tyne and Wear City Region Access Study

Joint DfT/regional study considering access to/around the Tyne and Wear City Region for freight and passengers (including addressing A1 Newcastle-Gateshead Western Bypass performance issues). The study also aims to consider and address a range of regional challenges in and around the City Region.

London to Haven Ports Study

DfT led study considering movements in the London to Haven Ports corridor. The study will focus on A12 performance issues and rail freight capacity requirements. It will work closely with the regionally led study ‘Sustainable transport options for the growing A12/GEML corridor towns’.