UK government freight strategy questioned

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A week after the launch of the UK government’s strategy document, “Future of Freight – a long term plan”, which seems to have lasted longer than the UK government, questions have been raised about the ambitions contained within. Despite pressures on the UK economy, lobby groups want to see more commitment to stimulate the sector.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is RailFreight's UK correspondent.

1 comment op “UK government freight strategy questioned”

bönström bönström|11.07.22|10:39

Within Hemisphere a “Singapore” urgently is needed. (Regardless of Brexit, Goal of EU shall remain!)
Regardless of railways being a energy effective device, Mode is Device for on shore feeding of ports!
For benefitting of England/Scotland potential, nearness to ports, Ocean, etc., now a decisive upgrading of the railways is demanded.
Electrification, yes, but a timely. 70 kip safely allowed axial load shall be min, etc., etc.! (Other devices upgrade…)

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UK government freight strategy questioned

DB train Future of Freight (DfT)

A week after the launch of the UK government’s strategy document, “Future of Freight – a long term plan”, which seems to have lasted longer than the UK government, questions have been raised about the ambitions contained within. Despite pressures on the UK economy, lobby groups want to see more commitment to stimulate the sector.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is RailFreight's UK correspondent.