The September 2026 edition of RFG News, the Rail Freight Group’s regular newsletter, is now available to download. Click here to download your copy This month’s edition leads with the Government’s new interim target to grow rail freight by at least 40% by 2040. We also cover the Class 99’s entry into commercial service, the […]
DCRail was named Business of the Year at this year’s Rail Freight Group (RFG) Awards, after demonstrating excellence in sustainability, safety and driving rail freight growth. The judges praised the company’s investment in people, equipment and a network of multi-user freight facilities. Over the past seven years, DCRail has brought disused rail terminals and depots […]
RFG today (8 September) welcomed the Government’s announcement of an interim target for rail freight growth of 40% by 2040, which complements the already established target of 75% by 2050. Government has also published targets for growth in different commodities, including high-value goods, construction and critical goods. Maggie Simpson OBE, RFG Director General, said: “Government […]
Having spent much of my career working with customers that depend on rail freight, I’ve seen first-hand the difference the railway can make when it delivers a reliable and competitive service. I’ve also seen how quickly customers look elsewhere when it doesn’t. That is why rail reform matters. The creation of Great British Railways (GBR) […]
RFG’s Scotland and North of England Representative, Martin Bignell, joined Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, Stephen Flynn MSP, and Inverness and Nairn MSP Emma Roddick on a visit to West Fraser’s newly opened rail freight terminal near Inverness. The £11.2m terminal, part-funded by a £3m Freight Facilities Grant (FFG), is expected to […]
West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin, has shown her support for using the railway in Yorkshire to deliver the new homes, offices and growth in Leeds and minimise the number of HGVs on the region’s roads. On a visit to Tarmac and its rail freight operations at Cross Green, in Leeds city centre, the Mayor was […]
From decarbonisation and hydrogen to planning policy and digital innovation, RFG’s new Policy Manager outlines how she will champion rail freight as a critical driver of sustainable growth. As the new Policy Manager at Rail Freight Group, I am eager to position rail freight as an essential driver of the UK economy. With an MSc […]
The July 2026 edition of RFG News, the Rail Freight Group’s regular newsletter, is now available to download. Click here to download your copy! This month’s edition leads with GB Railfreight’s successful Class 99 trial ahead of the fleet entering full commercial service, alongside coverage of recent RFG events, GoExpress’ high-speed freight trials on the […]
The April 2026 edition of RFG News, the Rail Freight Group’s regular newsletter, is out now available to download. Download your copy here! Inside this latest issue, you’ll find: • A guest article from Liam Bogues, Network Rail, exploring how major national infrastructure projects can unlock new opportunities for rail freight and what is needed […]
The Rail Freight Group (RFG) has today (26 March 2026) published a new report, ‘Freight Forward’, highlighting the vital contribution rail freight makes to the UK economy and wider society, as well as setting out the actions needed to unlock future growth. The report explores key themes including decarbonisation, community impact, resilience and rail reform, […]
