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SCOTTISH STRATEGIC RAIL STUDY
7. THE TAY AREA
SWOT Analysis
7.1 The Tay and NESTRANS (Chapter 8) areas exhibit similar physical and operational characteristics in that there is a sparse railway network in which long distance services also serve a local service function. Local service frequencies are therefore low. Potential passengers also experience some deterrence to using the railway system due to the low key facilities at some stations and the lack of integration of the rail network with the local bus networks.
7.2 A key issue is the interaction between rail and land use, the growth areas of population and employment (within the Perth-Dundee corridor) are not well served by rail.
7.3 A SWOT analysis for the Tay Area is contained in WP3 Appendix A.
Planning Objectives & Aspirational Targets
7.4 The planning objectives for local services in the Tay Area are shown in Table 7.1. (Objectives for inter regional services from the area are shown in Chapter 9).
Table 7.1 Tay Area stag Planning Objectives & ASPIRATIONAL Targets
7.5 Key planning objectives for the existing network are to increase service frequencies between local services, improve rail journey integration around Dundee and to improve inter-modal access to the rail network (to the Perth and Dundee bus networks and for car users outside of these two cities. For new markets a key issue is improving the interaction between rail and land use and the objective is to better serve the developing communities and businesses west of Dundee in the Perth corridor.
Projects Considered
7.6 Table 7.2 lists the various schemes that have been considered to address these objectives and also shows under which scenario they have been tested.
High Resource Scenario
7.7 The High Resource Scenario for the Tay Area is detailed in WP6 and summarised here in Table 7.2. In compiling this scenario, the underlying theme is one in which high quality, frequent local train services would be provided (additional to and independent from the existing inter-regional express services). There would be three components to the service, the primary one between Perth and Arbroath via Dundee whilst the other two are local services between Perth, Markinch and beyond and between St Andrews and Dundee. Significant interchange facilities would be provided at Perth, Dundee and Arbroath and new stations would be opened to increase market penetration. All local transport services would be integrated (timetabling and ticketing) and a high standard of customer service provided.
Figure 7.1 Schemes Considered: Tay
7.8 The scenario will require the provision of extra capacity at a number of locations. However, certain projects could be implemented before the capacity enhancements are in place. These are as follows:
- New station at Dundee West:
- Ground side projects aimed at improving inter-modal access (e.g. car parks, bus bays, taxi facilities), information provision, security (e.g. CCTV) and general customer service. All of which contribute to making the rail system easier to use.
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