Scotland has long led the UK in championing rail freight, from pioneering a national growth target to investing in cleaner, more capable rail infrastructure. As the country accelerates towards a net-zero future, rail freight offers a vital, low-carbon link between industry, communities and Scotland’s emerging green energy hubs. This manifesto and policy document sets out […]
Wales is home to a dynamic and strategically vital rail freight network, connecting its ports, industrial centres and rural communities with the rest of the UK. From the busy South Wales Main Line to the North Wales coast and the Cambrian corridors, rail freight keeps essential goods moving efficiently and sustainably. As major industries transition […]
Rail Freight Group (RFG) was pleased to have the opportunity to respond to the first draft of the Report of the Rail Freight Study. The first five sections of the Report represent a comprehensive distillation of the evolution of the current situation of rail freight in Wales and of the outputs from the several studies […]
In April 2025, RFG was asked by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority to help them understand the scope of rail freight traffic in North, South and West Yorkshire. Mayors from these three areas made an agreement to collaborate under the ‘White Rose Agreement’ to work together on areas of mutual priorities, including rail. […]
Rail Freight Group (RFG) was pleased to respond to the Government’s consultation ‘A Railway Fit for Britain’s Future’. RFG recognises the government’s ambitions for a reformed railway alongside the nationalisation of the majority of the passenger railway. These reforms, done correctly, can offer opportunities for rail freight growth and investment, supporting wider government missions and […]
Rail Freight Group (RFG) was pleased to respond to the East West Rail Non-Statutory Consultation. RFG supports the construction of this new railway as a strategic addition to the national rail network. We welcome the request by the UK Government to include provision for freight traffic and the measures outlined by the East West Rail […]
Rail Freight Group was pleased to respond to the Invest 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy green paper. Rail freight is a key element of the UK’s freight and logistics network. Overall, rail freight moves around 10% of all surface freight transport, with particularly strengths in certain areas. For example, around one quarter of all […]
Launched at the Rail Freight Group’s Autumn Meeting and AGM in Middlesbrough, ‘Rail Freight in the North East’ takes a focused look at the region’s rail freight traffic today, the emerging opportunities and what will be needed to support growth in rail freight over the long term. The document identifies that rail freight produces 76% […]
Rail Freight Group was pleased to respond to the ORR’s consultation on the periodic review of HS1 Ltd. International rail freight through the Channel Tunnel remains an under developed market for UK rail freight, but one which continues to have significant potential. There are a number of challenges in this market however, including the lack […]
In October 2024, the Rail Freight Group (RFG) was pleased to respond to the North Yorkshire Local Plan Call for Sites. Download the response here.
