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1. How would you rank the following operational priorities for developing Scotland's passenger rail services and why?
Increased frequency of trains serving urban areas.
Longer trains on existing urban and inter-urban services.
Reduced journey times on lines serving regional centres and rural communities as opposed to increased frequency.
2. Are there circumstances in which the provision of new stops might be considered ahead of increased frequency or reduced journey times?
3. What might be the most appropriate response to overcrowding on trains at the peak?
4. How might communities be more effectively engaged in the 'management' and 'monitoring' of the safety and security of the railways that serve them?
5. How would you rank the following service quality improvements and why?
Improving quality and comfort of the journey
Simplifying ticketing
Better availability of ticket offers
Improving customer care
Better information and communication
A reliable timetable
Developing IT and automation to the benefit of passengers
Others
6. How might passenger rail services best assist with the alleviation of road-based congestion and pollution caused by road traffic?
7. How might more people be encouraged to choose the train as their preferred mode of transport?
8. How can passenger rail services best assist with the reduction of peripherality? Is it more a case of better integration rather than simply reduced journey times?
9. Is the expansion of the railway network the most effective means of improving public transport links to rural communities and regional centres?
10. How can rail fares be made more affordable to those on lower incomes and still ensure that the provision of rail services is commercially viable for the operator?
11. What more can the rail industry do to improve accessibility?
12. What early practical steps could be taken by the rail industry to support improved integration with other modes of transport?
13. How might the rail industry best participate in developing proposals for new railway projects with local authorities and consortia?
14. What are the practical challenges for ensuring that the development of Scotland's passenger rail services is not jeopardised by the requirements for enhancements of cross-border service providers and rail freight companies?
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