1. That the Surrey Rail Strategy and five suggested priorities: Crossrail 2 (regional route), the North Downs Line, access to airports, access to stations (car parking) and access to London from Camberley, Bagshot and Frimley be noted.
2. That the list of schemes on which Surrey County Council should immediately begin active engagement with government and the rail industry, including on Crossrail 2 (regional route) and the electrification of the North Downs Line (paragraph 13 of the submitted report) be approved. Also, that further work be conducted to quantify car parking problems at certain stations around the county and if appropriate, further action be considered, in consultation with the rail industry.
3. That officers work with the Cabinet Member for Transport, Highways and Environment on developing options for Surrey County Council involvement in specific projects and initiatives. These will be reflected in an implementation plan to be integrated with the Surrey Transport Plan. As part of the Surrey Transport Plan, the implementation plan will need to be approved by Cabinet and Full Council. Proposals which progress specific schemes, including business cases, will be brought back to Cabinet.
Reasons for Decisions
Delivering the Surrey Rail Strategy will support the county council’s priorities to promote sustainable economic growth and secure investment in infrastructure. The Surrey Rail Strategy would benefit Surrey residents and businesses by driving economic growth, maintaining global competitiveness, reducing impacts on the environment and accommodating sustainable population growth.
[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Environment and Transport Select Committee]