Post by les on Nov 8, 2022 8:55:58 GMT
Nov 3, 2022
NEWS Report reveals reducing rail journey times would boost jobs across the UK
"The report’s key findings include:
A 10 per cent reduction in journey times enables easier access to employment, leading to up to 17,600 jobs in London, 9,000 in the West Midlands and 8,200 in Scotland
Public transport generates around £1.4 billion in time saving benefits every year for commuters in six of the UK’s largest cities from reduced congestion
Reducing journey times between Manchester and Leeds by 20 minutes could increase wages by approximately £600 per worker per year
By 2050, electric trains will produce 14 times fewer emissions than conventionally fuelled trains
£115 million per year in healthcare cost savings could be generated by improving public transport in six of the UK’s largest cities."
NEWS Report reveals reducing rail journey times would boost jobs across the UK
"The report’s key findings include:
A 10 per cent reduction in journey times enables easier access to employment, leading to up to 17,600 jobs in London, 9,000 in the West Midlands and 8,200 in Scotland
Public transport generates around £1.4 billion in time saving benefits every year for commuters in six of the UK’s largest cities from reduced congestion
Reducing journey times between Manchester and Leeds by 20 minutes could increase wages by approximately £600 per worker per year
By 2050, electric trains will produce 14 times fewer emissions than conventionally fuelled trains
£115 million per year in healthcare cost savings could be generated by improving public transport in six of the UK’s largest cities."