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 […]
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% […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Why the UK needs more Intermodal Rail Freight
The West Coast Main Line (WCML) is one of the key corridors for rail freight. It is a vital corridor that provides a link between the deep-sea ports in the South and South-East and large conurbations in the West Midlands, North West and Scotland. Trains for major retailers rely on the WCML to move everyday […]
Local air quality is now recognised as a major and pressing public health issue, and one which is shaping public transport policy. Rail freight has good environmental credentials but this reputation and advantage could be lost if future action is not taken to understand and engage in proposals to reduce its local air quality […]
