Module 16 : Rail and Transport Management

Summary/what you will learn Who operates passenger rail services in the UK How passenger rail services are franchised to operators The role of the Transport Manager in passenger rail, from tender through to operation An overview of the rail freight industry and its stakeholders The role of the Transport Manager in the rail freight sector 16.1 Rail Passenger Statistics In the UK, trains carry around 2% of all passengers, but cover around 9% of all distances travelled. ...