Rail Freight Group was pleased to respond to the Government’s consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework. Although the planning regime for the core railway infrastructure is unique, rail freight terminals are covered by the NPPF, and in certain cases the Planning Act 2008 development consent order process. Of particular relevance to […]
RFG was pleased to respond to the call for evidence on the review of the freight grants schemes, the Mode Shift Revenue Support (MSRS) and the Waterborne Freight Grant (WFG). There can be no doubt that MSRS is a hugely successful scheme. As outlined in the call for evidence, the scheme is removing around 900,000 […]
Rail Freight Group (RFG) was pleased to submit evidence to the Rail and Urban Transport Review Call for Evidence. Rail freight is an essential part of the UK freight and logistics network. The sector moves around a quarter of all containers that are imported and exported through our ports, and around 40% of construction aggregates […]
A new report setting out the economic and environmental case for more rail freight into Greater Manchester has been published by the Mineral Products Association (MPA) and the Rail Freight Group (RFG). Published this week (1 January 2024), ‘Building Better with Rail Freight in Greater Manchester’ highlights the benefits of rail freight over road haulage […]
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 […]
