Rail Freight Group (RFG) was pleased to respond to the DfT Call for Evidence on freight, logistics and the planning system. A functioning planning system is essential for a productive, efficient and sustainable freight and logistics system that delivers value to the UK economy and reduces carbon emissions in line with Net Zero 2050. Rail […]
Rail Freight Group (RFG) was pleased to respond to the Welsh Government’s Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee – contributing to its consultation on the review of its priorities for the remainder of the Sixth Senedd. In its previous submission (September 2021), and in response to the consultation on what should be the Committee’s priorities […]
RFG was pleased to respond to the ORR’s Draft Determination for Network rail in CP7. We recognised that the Draft Determination is an important part of the Periodic Review and were pleased that ORR was able to publish it in good time, and in particular that the NR draft price lists were published considerably earlier […]
RFG has responded to the National Networks Policy Statement: 2023 draft. Since 2008, the development of SRFIs has been considerably aided by their inclusion in the Planning Act and under the NNNPS. SRFIs represent large-scale, private-sector investments, and the NNNPS serves to facilitate a more certain process for those seeking planning consent. Although we welcome […]
Rail Freight Group (RFG) was pleased to respond to the DfT consultation on Minimum Service Levels for Passenger Rail. Recent industrial action (May 2023) has caused significant disruption for rail freight customers and operators. Despite the good work of Network Rail to keep as many trains moving as possible, strike days saw less than 20% […]
The rail freight of aggregates, cement and other mineral products is a national sustainability success story. Over the last five years the rail freight tonnage of these materials has increased by 21% and is now the largest user of the rail freight network in terms of tonnes carried. This ensures that construction demands are met […]
Elected officials, national and local government and planners can ensure that the post-Covid recovery is greener, more sustainable and highly efficient by supporting the growth of rail freight in the construction industry. Rail freight produces 76% less CO2 than the equivalent road journey. One jumbo aggregates train can carry 3,600 tonnes – equivalent to 125 […]
Rail Freight Group (RFG) was pleased to respond to the consultation on Network Rail Consultation on Regulated Access Charges in CP7. Access charges are an important element of rail freight, influencing the competitiveness of rail over road. As they form a significant part of the costs of rail services, the calculation of access charges is […]
Rail Freight Group (RFG) was pleased to respond to the consultation on ORR Consultation on PR23 Outcomes, Infrastructure Performance and Managing Change. Overall we support the proposals in this consultation subject to the comments below. We are glad that ORR is also considering how its approach may need to change with the establishment of GBR, […]
RFG was pleased to provide information to the GBRTT’s call for evidence on rail freight growth targets. There is significant potential for growing rail freight in the UK, driven by increasing customer demand. This demand is being created by a variety of factors including: Pressure to reduce carbon emissions and use more environmentally friendly modes […]
