·Rail freight staff must be classed as key workers so they can continue to deliver services for the economy · Rail network operations must be prioritized for movement of key freight trains · Financial support is needed for private sector business to enable trains to keep running and increase volumes where required. In these unprecedented times, […]
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We are aware that the Covid-19 situation is highly concerning for all our members and staff. The RFG team stands ready to help support our members through this period, and we will be sending out frequent updates with relevant information as we receive it. The RFG team are working from home and can be contacted […]
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The 140th issue of RFG News, the Rail Freight Group’s regular newsletter, has now been published. Download your copy here. The March 2020 issue leads with the welcome for the confirmation of HS2 go-ahead but RFG warns that the debate around capacity must not get overlooked by concerns around speed. RFG will be continuing its work […]
Read MoreWith a renewed focus on UK trade, and increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, there has never been a better time to support rail freight. Rail freight is fundamental to our ports, moving containerised goods, bulk materials and new cars from the quayside to inland locations. We underpin the construction sector, supplying aggregates and cement […]
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RFG’s annual Scottish Conference, held this week in Bellshill, highlighted the buoyant market for rail freight in Scotland, and the opportunities for further growth. Opening the conference, Michael Matheson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity at Scottish Government, said: “I cannot stress enough the opportunity for rail freight in the current environment”. Noting […]
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Representative bodies covering businesses, passengers, freight, and community groups have today published an open letter to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, calling for him to kick-start an ambitious “rolling programme” of rail electrification, if the Government wants to deliver on its aim of decarbonising UK rail by 2040. The representative bodies, which represent thousands of businesses […]
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Rail Freight Group (RFG) today (11 February 2020) strongly welcomed the Government announcement that HS2 is to be delivered in full, with work on Phases 1 and 2A given the green light to commence immediately and Phase 2B to be developed towards implementation. HS2 has the potential to deliver significant benefits for rail freight by […]
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The 2020 RFG Awards are kindly sponsored by Burges Salmon LLP and GB Railfreight The prestigious RFG Awards, which recognise excellence in all aspects of rail freight, are now open for entries. We would encourage all our members to use this opportunity to take the chance to acknowledge the outstanding work done by your […]
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Rail Freight Group (RFG) is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Head of Policy to help drive forward its work in supporting the development of the UK rail freight sector. Joe O’Donnell comes to the RFG at a time of intense activity and his support is going to add a huge resource to […]
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The December 2019 issue of RFG News has now been published, leading with the annual RFG Christmas Lunch. It was a great event and it was wonderful to see so many members coming out to support us. Click here to download your copy. On the day we were delighted to welcome Nick King, Group Director, Network […]
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