The Department for Transport works towards a similar 10 year plan for transport across the whole country. Examples of activities that may affect the Tube include:
■ Level of spend on commuter rail lines - which will impact upon capability and availability of alternative transport routes to the Tube, and passengers' willingness to use them instead of or in conjunction with the Tube.
■ Improved interchanges between national rail and London Underground - e.g. at Walthamstow Central, Paddington and Euston.
■ Increased capacity at Kings Cross - to cope with extra passengers arriving at the station when the new Channel Tunnel Rail Link is completed.
As with the Mayor's strategy, expenditure in these areas will depend on whether funding is available.