Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 82748

Railways: Freight

Tabled: 16 October 2025

Answered: 24 October 2025

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has set targets for growth in rail freight volumes between 2025 and 2030.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The Government is committed to supporting rail freight growth, recognising its significant economic and environmental benefits, as well as the role it plays in the UK’s resilience. We have confirmed that there will be an overall target of a 75% increase i...

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