The Effects of Adverse Weather Conditions on Transport

Released on by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee
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  • The Effects of Adverse Weather Conditions on Transport Book Detail

  • Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee
  • Release Date : 2009-05-29
  • Publisher : The Stationery Office
  • Genre : Business & Economics
  • Pages : 76
  • ISBN 13 : 9780215530523
  • File Size : 11,11 MB
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The Effects of Adverse Weather Conditions on Transport by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee PDF Summary

Book Description: The snowfall on 1 and 2 February 2009, the heaviest since 1991, had a drastic impact on transport in London, which had no bus service for most of the morning of 2 February. Overground trains and London Underground services were also affected by delays and cancellations. Disruption to services also affected other areas of the country and continued for several days. This report looks at why public transport had been disrupted and whether this disruption was handled better or worse by different authorities, whether planning and preparation by local authorities and the Highways Agency was sufficient, and whether co-ordination between the bodies involved in responding to the heavy snow was adequate. Local authorities and agencies need to examine any weaknesses or potential improvements to emergency plans that may have emerged from the events on 1-2 February. Responses to heavy snow and its impact on traffic can be improved, but these are to do with planning and co-ordination, not increased spending: extra money, increased salt stocks or more snow ploughs are not the solution. The report finds that three key elements are required for a successful response to severe weather: the relationship between all the bodies involved in ensuring that the road network and public transport systems can operate; emergency recovery plans and winter maintenance plans should give a clear indication of what the priorities for salting and gritting should be and that these priorities have been agreed with public transport operators and the emergency services; the presence of good leadership. Co-ordination, prioritisation and visible leadership are vital to the success and speed of recovery following severe weather.

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