The regular RFG Members Meeting held during the Multimodal exhibition (1 May 2018) focussed on two main topics: the development and upgrading of both inland and port-based rail terminals, and how new technologies can improve the efficiency, safety and environmental advantages of rail freight. The meeting, held on 1 May 2018, started with a brief […]
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There was a record turnout for the 26th Annual Rail Freight Group conference, organised by Waterfront, in April in London. Our Executive Director Maggie Simpson opened proceedings by suggesting that the changes coming over the next 12 months might be more significant that we appreciate today – with the start of CP6 (Control Period 6), […]
Read MoreRail Freight Group held a Scottish breakfast meeting in March which covered a wide range of topics with a free-ranging discussion by all attendees, including RFG members and representatives from Transport Scotland, ScotRail Alliance, Transform Scotland and Caledonian Sleeper. Political environment In general, it was agreed, the policy context in Scotland is good, and that […]
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The Rail Freight Group (RFG) was delighted to welcome Andy McDonald MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, to its annual Christmas Lunch yesterday (13 December). Addressing more than 800 RFG members and their guests at the Royal Lancaster London Hotel, he said rail freight was critical to the overall UK logistics network but that […]
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