Publication - Progress report
Infrastructure Investment Plan 2011 - Updated Programme Pipeline (January 2015)
Update to the Programme Pipeline as at January 2015.
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| Programme | Capital value (estimate) | Timetable for delivery | Finance and delivery | Strategic links and progress update |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Speed Rail ( HSR) 1. Scotland's inclusion in a UK HSR network. Scheme currently proposed includes London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester. 2 . Develop Scottish section of HSR comprising a new HSR line between Edinburgh and Glasgow, with provision to link to proposed UK network (or existing West Coast Main Line in interim period). |
To be defined. Estimated £15 billion from NW England (Manchester) including stations. Scottish contribution £8-£9 billion. To be defined. |
To be defined (lines to Manchester by 2033). To be defined (due for submission to Ministers in Spring 2014). |
To be defined. To be defined. |
Economic and environmental benefits to Scotland, strong Benefit Cost Ratio for construction of Scottish section. Economic and environmental benefits to Scotland. Provide first part of HSR in Scotland, with additional capacity release benefits across the existing network. |
| Glasgow Terminal Stations (West of Scotland Strategic Rail Enhancements). Capacity improvements to allow continued growth in rail travel into Glasgow as well as protect the longer term delivery of High Speed Rail |
STPR estimate in range £1.3-£3 billion | Beyond 2019 | To be determined once scheme developed | Railways in Scotland perform a vital function in providing for commuter traffic into our largest cities, providing the means to transport freight around not only Scotland but further and, through increasing electrification, making a real contribution to our climate change commitments. |
| A9 Dual-carriageway (Perth to Inverness) Phased improvements to the existing A9 |
Strategic Transport Projects Review ( STPR) cost estimate in the region £1.5-£3 billion. | Phased programme of schemes from 2015-16 onwards. | Specific additional delivery models will be developed | The sustainable economic growth of Scotland needs the strategic transport network to be available for workers and employers to access those areas where employment can grow, provide efficient access to markets and ensure inward investment opportunities are captured. Development work underway with the Strategic Environmental Assessment and supporting Preliminary Engineering Studies presented publicly in June 2013. The draft Orders for the 7.5km section to be dualled between Kincraig to Dalraddy published November 2013. Design consultancy services, value £120-180 million, for the programme in procurement. |
| A96 Dual-carriageway (Inverness to Aberdeen) Phased improvements of the existing A96. |
Estimate for Inverness to Aberdeen in range of £3 billion. | Phased programme over period to 2030. | Specific additional delivery models will be developed. | The sustainable economic growth of Scotland needs the strategic transport network to be available for workers and employers to access those areas where employment can grow, provide efficient access to markets and ensure inward investment opportunities are captured. Outline strategy announced on 9 May 2013. Preliminary development work and strategic environmental assessment work underway along the A96 corridor between Inverness and Aberdeen. Route option design work being progressed for the section of the A96 between Inverness and Nairn, including Nairn Bypass. |
| Targeted Trunk Road Improvements (including Bypasses) Schemes currently being progressed include Dalry Bypass and Maybole Bypass. |
£100-£250 million. | Individual schemes subject to funding availability beyond 2015. | Generally capital allocation. | Continue the effective operation of the trunk road network, providing opportunities for overtaking and improved safety. Includes schemes identified within the Route Action Programmes for strategic network. Bypass schemes contribute to the continued economic wellbeing of Scotland, seeking to manage specific congestion points on the strategic travel network. |
| A82 Improvements Upgrading the road standard along Loch Lomondside, improved overtaking opportunities Tyndrum to Glen Coe and speed management measures between Ballachulish and Fort William. |
£200-£250 million. | Subject to funding availability beyond 2017. | Individual schemes likely to be capital allocation. | Continue the effective operation of the A82, providing opportunities for overtaking and improved safety. Development work underway with designers appointed to develop a preferred scheme between Tarbet and Inverarnan Spring 2015. |
| Aberdeen - Central Belt rail improvements | Total in STPR in range £250-£600 million. | Phased programme over period to 2030. | Mixture of RAB and Transport Scotland capital. | Railways in Scotland perform a vital function in providing for commuter traffic into our largest cities, providing the means to transport freight around not only Scotland but further and, through increasing electrification, making a real contribution to our climate change commitments. |
| Aberdeen - Inverness Rail Improvements | STPR range £250-£500 million. | Phased programme over period to 2030. | Mixture of RAB and capital allocation. | Railways in Scotland perform a vital function in providing for commuter traffic into our largest cities, providing the means to transport freight around not only Scotland but further. Phase 1 is to be delivered between 2014 and 2019. |
| Highland Main Line Upgrading the Highland Main Line between Perth and Inverness by adding passing loops and increasing line speeds. |
£250-£600 million. | Phased programme over period 2014 to 2025. | Mixture of RAB and capital. | Transport Scotland is working closely with Network Rail to examine the feasibility of this project. The first phase of minor infrastructure enhancements was completed in 2012, with phase 2 being delivered between 2014 and 2019. |
| Ferry and harbour projects A programme of replacement vessels and harbour works undertaken by CMAL and independent harbour trusts to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the Clyde & Hebrides ferries network. Details included in the final Ferries Plan, which was published in December 2012. |
£400 million. | 2011-2022 | Maintains essential ferry services between island and peninsula communities and the mainland ensuring the economic, social and cultural wellbeing and survival of these communities. This can include direct access to jobs and, in the case of smaller islands, to services such as health and education. | |
| Two hybrid ferries | The MV Hallaig entered service on 29 November 2013. The MV Lochinvar entered service on 27 May 2014. | Capital funded loans by Transport Scotland to CMAL. | ||
| The 3rd Hybrid funded by Transport Scotland loans. | Contract awarded on 29 September 2014 - expected to be launched in early 2016, before entering service later that year. MV Loch Seaforth delivered on 26 October 2014 - to be in service by end of February 2015. |
Capital funded loans by Transport Scotland to CMAL. Funded through an operating lease agreement with Lloyds Banking Group. |
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| Two 100 metre ferries | CMAL issued PQQ on 15 October 2014. Tenders are due to be returned by 31 March 2015. | Capital funded loans by Transport Scotland to CMAL. | ||
| Maintaining Accessibility for all Support the infrastructure necessary to ensure that ferry, lifeline air and inland waterway journeys can continue. |
On-going programme of investment. | Principally through Transport Scotland capital grant. The Final Ferries Plan published in December 2012 outlined the intention to set up an Accessibility Improvement Fund. | Offering real mode choices is critical to achieving the purpose of sustainable economic growth, particularly across the diverse geography of Scotland. Many of Scotland's places and people depend on these services for both employment and the continued vitality of their local areas. The delivery of these services is subject to regular competitive tender and provides employment for workers across Scotland. | |
| Low Carbon Transport On-going work to enable further progress with reducing carbon emissions from transport, through supporting better public transport, promoting active travel, freight modal shift and conversion to low carbon vehicle technology. This includes work to develop a Scotland wide electric vehicle charging infrastructure through the UK Plugged in Places initiative. |
£200 million [£199.7 million] over 2012-13-2014-15 to implement measures identified in the Report on Proposals & Policies and reduce the carbon impact of transport (including support for active travel, low carbon vehicles, freight modal shift and congestion reduction). | Over period to 2022 to meet Scottish Government commitments under the Report on Proposals and Policies. | Scottish Government capital budget, as well contributions from elsewhere in the public sector (including local government), and the private sector. This activity is supported by the £50 million Future Transport Fund (£30 million in this Spending Review), as well as other budget lines and external sources such as the UK Office of Low Emission Vehicles. | Schemes and measures to meet the climate change commitments for the Transport Sector set out in the Report on Policies and Programmes ( RPP), These proposals together offer real opportunities to achieve reductions in transport emissions through supporting: the decarbonisation of transport, building sustainable communities, and improving the road network efficiency as well as improving business productivity via more efficient use of transport. |
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