Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 12280

Railways: Freight

Tabled: 1 November 2024
Answered: 6 November 2024

Question

Charlotte Nichols

LabourWarrington North

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to take steps to increase the amount of freight transported by rail.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
The Government recognises that the economic and environmental potential of rail freight is significant and is committed to supporting its growth.There will be a statutory duty on Great British Railways to promote the use of rail freight and there will be ...

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