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News

ITC releases major new report on passenger rail demand factors

The ITC is delighted to release a major new report exploring wider factors affecting the long-term growth in passenger rail travel since 1995. Cambridge-based researchers Ian Williams and Dr Kaveh Jahanshahi explored the impact of changes in employment structure and residential location on the propensity to travel by rail. The report can be downloaded by clicking here.

ITC debates land value capture mechanisms

The ITC's Autumn Discussion Evening held on 23rd October explored how best land value uplift from transport investment should be captured. Following insightful presentations from experts Corinne Swain OBE, Roger Madelin CBE and John Robinson the expert audience engaged in a lively debate. To read a report on the evening's discussion please click here.

ITC gives evidence to House of Lords Select Committee

The ITC Director, Dr Matthew Niblett, was invited to give oral evidence in September to the House of Lords European Union Select Committee (Internal Market Sub-committee) Inquiry exploring the impact of Brexit on transport. Dr Niblett presented findings from the ITC's research paper exploring transport and Brexit.

ITC 2018 Annual Lecture

The ITC's 2018 Annual Lecture at the Science Museum was attended by more than 120 experts and explored Low Carbon Transport and our Energy Infrastructure. We were delighted to welcome lecturers Nicola Shaw CBE and Matthew Tipper to speak and Bernadette Kelly CB gave the welcome address. To view a recording of the Lecture please click here.

Research

ITC Rail Passenger Demand report

The ITC has released a major new report exploring wider factors affecting the growth in passenger rail travel in Britain. The report, authored by Cambridge researchers Ian Williams and Dr Kaveh Jahanshahi, can be downloaded by clicking here.

The Strategic Challenges facing UK Aviation

The ITC has released a major new report exploring the strategic challenges facing UK aviation over the coming decades. The report, authored by Dr Rebecca Driver, follows an extensive consultation with the industry. To download a copy of the report, please click here.

ITC Occasional Paper on Transport and leaving the EU

The ITC has released the latest in its Occasional Paper series exploring key issues surrounding transport and Brexit. The paper reflects issues and concerns raised by the industry in our Call for Evidence.

Urban Freight Distribution: challenges and solutions

The ITC has released a new report exploring how we can improve urban freight distribution. Drawing on a set of innovative case studies the report makes recommendations to authorities and policy makers. Please click here to download.

Events

ITC Winter Discussion Evening

The ITC's Winter Discussion evening will take place on the evening of Wednesday 13th February 2019 from 18:15 to 21:00 at the Cowcross Street Gallery, Farringdon. The topic will be 'What will be the future of rail passenger demand in the UK?' and the event will be an opportunity to discuss the findings from the ITC and RSSB's new rail passenger demand reports. The evening will be chaired by Professor Peter Jones OBE and guest speakers include Ian Williams and Tim Shoveller. This event is invitation only but if you would like to be considered for a place please contact events@theitc.org.uk