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What rail freight needs to survive and thrive

Freightliner 66504 overshadowed by Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station. The company wants guaranteed train paths. Pic: JACK BOSKETT

Paul Clifton hears from train operators, container port owners and supply chain experts about the paths that the government and the freight companies will need to take to help grow the sector.

All the main political parties favour an increased role for rail freight. They’ve all said so, although they’ve been less forthcoming about exactly how that ambition will be achieved.