Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 99946
Railways: Freight
Tabled: 15 December 2025
Answered: 19 December 2025
Question
Martin Wrigley
Liberal Democrat — Newton Abbot
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps to increase the number of Direct Rail Services' freight operations.
Answer
Keir Mather The Government recognises the significant economic and environmental potential of rail freight and the critical role it plays in the UK’s resilience and is committed to supporting its growth. However, any freight operations run by Direct Rail Services (D...
ⓘ
This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 99946) →
Partner sites