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Northern Trans-Pennine Routes: SRG April 16 Moving Britain Ahead 1

Study Objectives  Understand current performance and constraints of the existing road infrastructure  Identify options for a new strategic corridor upgrading one or both of the A66 and A69 and making other improvements along their length  Understand the operational benefits and challenges of constructing each of the options, also assessing the safety impacts on road users and on local communities  Understand the benefits and impacts resulting from the provision of a new strategic corridor to inform the strategic and economic case for investment  Understand the interdependencies between the potential options arising from the Trans-Pennine Tunnel and the Manchester North-West Quadrant studies 2 Moving Britain Ahead

Study Progress Apr/16 Stage 3b: Stage 1: Stage 2: Stage 3a: Appraisal of Evidence Long List of Initial Shortlisted Base Options Sifting Options Stage 1 Report Final Report (Mar/16) (Oct/16) 3 Moving Britain Ahead

Study Progress  Study consultants commissioned in September 2015  Meetings with key stakeholders and review of reports and other evidence  Third SRG meeting in January 2016  Feedback considered and intervention-specific objectives finalised  Stage 1 Report published on 7 March 2016  Identification of potential interventions 4 Moving Britain Ahead

Study Context TfN studies:  Independent Economic Review  Regional Rail Study  Regional Freight Study  International Connectivity  Strategic Local Connectivity  Smart Ticketing  Funding and Finance  Northern Wider Economic Impacts Study 5 Moving Britain Ahead

Study Context Three Studies announced in the first Road Investment Strategy: Trans-Pennine Tunnel exploring the potential for a high performance link between Manchester and Sheffield under the Peak District National Park M60 Manchester North-West Quadrant investigating how to provide additional transport capacity to support economic growth Northern Trans-Pennine considering the potential to create a new strategic east west link between the M6 and A1 to improve east-west connectivity 6 Moving Britain Ahead

Wider Context - future planning • Strategic Studies • Route Strategies • Highways England strategies Research RIS2 is designed on the principle that the programme will • Highways England produces SRN Initial Report go through distinct phases.  The first stage consists of evidence-gathering and 2017 – Public consultation stakeholder engagement, trying to identify the factors and options that should shape RIS2.  The decision phase consists of the formal • DfT produces RIS negotiation of a RIS, in line with the Infrastructure Decision • Highways England produces Act and Highways England’s licence Strategic Business Plan • ORR confirms efficiency of both  Once the RIS is agreed, the process of mobilisation and delivery begins. 2019 – RIS2 finalised and adopted Each of these phases will have different needs and priorities. Key products in each stage need to be identified early, but practical development work may be • Scheme development able to wait until later point in the process, and allow us Mobilisation • Highways England produces to focus on the items which are most urgently needed. Delivery Plan We will need to revisit this process to take account of the role and emerging operation of the new 1 April 2020 – Road Period 2 begins National Infrastructure Commission. Delivery 7 Moving Britain Ahead

Meeting Agenda 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Study Update 3. TfN Freight Strategy 4. Appraisal Methodology Light Buffet and Refreshments 5. Potential Interventions 6. Breakout Session 7. Initial Assessment of Potential Interventions 8. Next Steps 9. Closing Remarks 8 Moving Britain Ahead

TFN FRE IGHT STRATE GY Northern Trans Pennine Strategic Route Study - Stakeholder Reference Group Darren Kirkman TfN Freight & Logistics Lead

The Potential for Transformative E conomic Growth “Maximise the efficiency of the movement of goods to, from and within the North of England to contribute to the transformation of the economy of the Northern Powerhouse” 10

Study Team and Governance • Consultant Study Team – Project Manager: Richard Brown – Technical Director: Mike Garratt • TfN Client Project Steering Group – Chair: Darren Kirkman, Merseytravel • Private Sector Reference Group – Chair: Bernard Molloy, Global Logistics Director, Unipart • Technical input from industry experts 12

Approach, Remit & Methodology • The development of a public sector strategy…. but developed with and for a private sector Freight and Logistics industry • What can the North do to help the sector maximise its contribution to the Northern Powerhouse? • Phase 1: Baseline Development 1 – Freight demand & assets in the North including a ‘Do Minimum’ baseline – Policy context & international best practice – Conference and Stakeholder Consultation • Phase 2: Scenario Development & Forecasting 2 – Scenario development and testing – ‘Preliminary Central’ scenario & alternative scenarios – Forecasting strategy outcomes – Evaluating impact of measures • Phase 3: Strategy & Action Plan Development – Strategy conference 3 Ongoing interface with other TfN workstreams – – Development of Strategy Document, Action Plan and supporting Technical Appendices 13

Baseline Key Findings In the UK, a total of 1.65 billion Network flows of freight are often tonnes of freight are lifted per dominated by North – South annum. Around a third takes place movements, but also major East- in the North of England West flows on the road network The North plays a strong role in Road and rail capacity issues rail freight transport – 56% of total present significant barriers to rail freight in 2014/15 was to or efficiency, limiting future growth from the North Forecast need for the North to Existing programmes of rail and cater for at least 13% more freight road network upgrades will, at by 2033 best, keep up with demand 15

Future Demand and Freight Assets With use of the GB Freight Model and ‘Do Minimum’ forecasts Do Minimum forecasts of demand: 500 £ m Rail freight will decline Potential cost of transport network congestion per Road freight will grow year by 2043 Opportunities for the Step changes in port North through capacity could capture enhanced increased freight infrastructure & throughput increased efficiency 16

Strategy Impetus • UK’s first pan-regional freight and logistics strategy, in pursuit of a shared public/private sector vision • Potential to generate a large level of benefits to the Northern and wider UK economy for a relatively modest level of public sector investment • Ensuring that infrastructure is in place to maximise the benefits from in-progress developments such as Liverpool2 and Teesport • Crucial to strategy success is instilling sufficient confidence in the private sector to invest in its own infrastructure and new services 18

Strategy Impetus (2) Reduced Costs to Industry • Transport • Attracting footloose connectivity inward investment • Increased improvements • Driving growth in employment • Better land use complementary • Reduction in planning sectors environmental impacts Improve Operational North becomes more Efficiency Competitive 19

Strategy Vision A shared public/private sector vision: “In 2033 the North of England will have world-class infrastructure to facilitate the efficient movement of freight to, from and across the region. It will offer high quality and cost-effective accessibility and connectivity to global and national markets via its ports, airports and its network of Multimodal Distribution Parks. These changes, plus a re-focused planning and policy framework in the North, will have led to a step- change in private sector investment in infrastructure, services and equipment to create new employment opportunities in the logistics sector and the widespread adoption of low or zero emission solutions for both long-distance and ‘last mile’ solutions. The freight and logistics industry in the North will have fulfilled its role as one of the critical enablers to allow all industry sectors, including advanced manufacturing and low carbon energy generation , to flourish and grow in the region, while making the North an attractive place to live, work and invest .” 21

Strategy Objectives To deliver road and rail infrastructure capacity that enables forecast demand to be realised, improve connectivity and ensure network resilience for freight and logistics activity to, from and within the North to 2033 and beyond To deliver at least 50 hectares of rail and water connected distribution parks per annum that will also add 2 million m 2 of distribution centre capacity on multimodal sites in the North and create 25,000-38,000 new jobs in the logistics sector by 2033 To deliver £17 billion of efficiency gains for the UK economy through the freight and logistics sector and £18 billion of reduced congestion and environmental benefits 22