| C2E Partnership |
A group of local authorities working to improve connectivity between Abbey Wood and Ebbsfleet |
| BRT |
Bus Rapid Transit – high performing bus service which includes bus priority measures (like Fastrack) |
| CSR |
Critical Success Requirement – measure of success of each scheme in meeting a specific outcome |
| OAF |
Options Appraisal Framework – tool to compare the performance of each option in meeting objectives and Critical Success Requirements |
| TAG |
Transport Appraisal Guidance – the Department for Transport’s methodology for assessing transport schemes |
| VfM |
Value for Money – assessment of economic and financial performance of each scheme |
| AW2E |
Abbey Wood to Ebbsfleet |
| (AW2E) Corridor |
The study subject area – extending from Abbey Wood in the West to Northfleet/Ebbsfleet and Gravesend in the east. |
| CO2 |
Carbon Dioxide (Greenhouse Gases) |
| tph |
Trains per hour |
| Reference Situation |
The public transport provision anticipated in 2031 regardless of the Abbey Wood to Ebbsfleet transport connectivity options. |
| Strategic Outline Business Case |
A document setting out the need for intervention (the case for change) and how this will further Government’s aims and objectives (the strategic fit). It provides suggested or preferred ways forward and presents the evidence for decision. |