Safeguarding sites for construction materials
The Mineral Products Association has just issued this. Wharf and Rail Depot Safeguarding document. November 2017 see also
Policy
Improving Network Rail’s renewals efficiency: a consultation
Rail Freight Group (RFG) is pleased to respond to the ORR’s consultation on improving Network Rail’s renewals efficiency. RFG recognises the imperative to ensure that an affordable and sustainable funding settlement is provided for CP6, which allows the railway to continue to thrive at an acceptable level of funding. Ensuring that renewals are undertaken […]
RFG publishes position paper on East-West Rail link
RFG has published a new position paper on the East – West Rail link. The reopening of the link will play a vital role in supporting economic development of the Oxford-Cambridge corridor, including new housing and infrastructure. Rail freight has a significant role to play in supporting and servicing that development, in supply of […]
HM Treasury call for evidence – red diesel
For the purpose of this response, we are considering the use of red diesel for rail haulage. Some RFG members may use red diesel for other purposes and may respond in their own right. Over 90% of all rail freight is hauled by diesel locomotives, with the remainder electric. Rail freight, as with rail passenger services uses […]
DEFRA / DFT CONSULTATION – TACKLING NITROGEN DIOXIDE IN OUR TOWNS AND CITIES
Rail Freight Group (RFG) is pleased to respond to the joint DEFRA/DfT consultation on tackling nitrogen dioxide in our towns and cities. The majority of the measures in this consultation relate to road vehicles, and as such are out with the mandate of RFG. However, effective rail freight relies also on effective road freight, […]