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CONSULTATION RESPONSES
04 JULY 2009
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Electrification RUS
Network Rail has consulted on its draft Electrification route utilisation strategy. We have supported the case for infill electrification schemes, and made some general comments on the proposed scope of works.

Pre Application Procedure for IPC
The Infrastructure Planning Commission is being established DCLG is consulting on various aspects of its operation. This consultation focused on the pre application work that a developer must undertake.

Kent Route Utilisation Strategy
RFG has responded to the draft Kent RUS. Generally, freight schemes had not been assessed in much detail and so it was difficult to comment. The protected paths remain in place for growth in Channel Tunnel traffic but some proposals could impact freight services.

Directive 2008/57/EC on Interoperability
DfT have consulted on the transposition of Directive 2008/57/EC relating to conventional interoperability. Our response sets out a number of comments on the proposals, including the organisational issues.

Conservative Review of Northern Transport
The Conservatives have launched a review of Northern Transport needs. Our submission sets out the current needs of rail freight and specific issues for the north of England.

Freight Oriented Rail Network
RFG has responded to DfT's consultation on a European Network for Competitive Freight. We strongly support the principles of the proposition and have raised some concerns regarding specific elements of the drafting.

Track Access Model Clauses
ORR are consulting on elements of model clauses for access options. Whilst this is welcome, there are some concerns that the drafting will not facilitate easy use for freight options.

Delivering a Sustainable Transport System
DFT have consulted on their DaSTS publication. Our response sets out the need to co-ordinate planning between national and regional bodies and to ensure that the influence of National Policy Statements is exended across all relevant planning issues.

Statutory Consultees For National Policy Statements
As part of the establishment of the Infrastructure Planning Commission, DCLG are undertaking a series of consultations. This consultation relates to the statutory consultees and we are pressing for the inclusion of Network Rail.

Lords Committee Inquiry into First Railway Package
RFG has submitted evidence to the Lords Committee Inquiry into the First Railway Package setting out the areas we consider need remedy in the proposed recast.

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