Question for UK Rail: Why should we Focus on ROI and Efficiency? How we could save greater £60m a year.
Question for UK rail operators: Focus on ROI and Efficiency:
"Independent studies show C-DAS can deliver up to a 15% reduction in energy consumption and significant improvements in punctuality. Given the current pressures on operating costs and the imperative to improve network performance, how can we afford not to accelerate the nationwide roll-out of C-DAS, maximizing its potential to deliver substantial financial savings and enhance the passenger experience, thereby strengthening our case for future investment?"
Why this works:
- Data-driven: It cites independent studies, adding credibility.
- Cost-conscious: Directly addresses financial pressures and the need for efficiency.
- Performance-focused: Highlights the impact on punctuality and passenger experience.
- Strategic: Positions C-DAS as a key element for securing future investment.
- Challenging (subtly): Implies a cost associated with not investing.
While precise figures are difficult to obtain and these calculations are based on estimates, the potential cost savings from C-DAS implementation across the UK rail network appear significant.
Based on an estimated annual traction electricity consumption a 15% reduction could save around £17 million. Similarly, with estimated annual diesel consumption reduction of 10% through C-DAS the industry could yield savings of approximately £45 million per year. How can the industry and DfT not consider this as an important reduction to the tax-payers rail contribution? Total saving per annum >£60million
These potential combined fuel and electricity cost reductions highlight the compelling financial argument for investing in C-DAS technology, although it must be noted that these calculations are based on available data and are not officially verified.
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