RFG Press Comment on ‘First-time buyers to benefit from 40,000 new homes on brownfield railway land’

Commenting on Government plans to build 40,000 new homes on railway land, RFG Director General Maggie Simpson OBE said: “We recognise the Government’s plans to build new houses, and with every freight train conveying enough materials for 30 homes, rail freight is a critical enabler of that ambition.

“Rail freight must have efficient terminals across the country to operate, and it is essential that Government plans do not inadvertently restrict the availability of sites for rail freight, or hamper the operation of existing locations through inappropriate adjacent development.

“This is particularly critical in urban environments where suitable sites are increasingly scarce, yet demand for construction aggregates is at its highest.”

The link to the government announcement can be found here.