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Interventions that enhance rail routes/infrastructure

Interventions that enhance rail routes/infrastructure to increase active travel have an inconsistent evidence base. 6, 9 

 

Intervention:
Two studies (one moderate and one poor quality) evaluated enhancements to public transport rail routes. One moderate quality study examined the effect of a new rail line and one poor quality study looked at adding a new rail stop to an existing route. 

Evidence quality:
Both the results and quality of the included studies were inconsistent. One study found no significant effect of the addition of a new rail line on active travel outcomes, and the other found a significant increase in active travel outcomes from adding a new rail stop. 

Generalisability:
Both studies were conducted in the USA so further consideration should be given to whether they would be generalisable to Wales.  

If proceeding with this intervention:
It is suggested that further robust research and thorough evaluation of impact is needed.