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Analysis: Rail freight sector must bide its time for a clear strategy

How is our new government faring on rail reform? In the build-up to the General Election (RAIL 1012), we consulted closely with the industry to devise a seven-point manifesto to create a sound base for Britain’s railways. In this issue, Howard Johnston assesses progress on freight.

Freightliner 70011 negotiates Eastleigh station with the 0641 Crewe Basford Hall to Southampton Maritime on April 30, as GB Railfreight 66728 Institution of Railway Operators works the 1147 Southampton Western Docks to East Midlands Gateway. The two companies hold the biggest share of UK freight operations, with intermodal a growth area. MARK PIKE.




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