UK Government grants are vital support for rail freight development

High Speed Train passes intermodal at Blackford in the Scootish highlands
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Governments in London, Cardiff, and Edinburgh should strengthen financial backing for rail amid ambitious growth targets and economic challenges. In response to the UK Department of Transport’s (DfT) ongoing review of mode shift grants, Rail Partners, an industry-wide advocacy group, has underscored the crucial role of government support in driving the growth of rail freight across the UK.

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UK Government grants are vital support for rail freight development

High Speed Train passes intermodal at Blackford in the Scootish highlands
Image: Facebook. John Cumming

Governments in London, Cardiff, and Edinburgh should strengthen financial backing for rail amid ambitious growth targets and economic challenges. In response to the UK Department of Transport’s (DfT) ongoing review of mode shift grants, Rail Partners, an industry-wide advocacy group, has underscored the crucial role of government support in driving the growth of rail freight across the UK.

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