Written questions

Railways: Freight

Commons · Question 12280 · Tabled 1 Nov 2024 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 6 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Charlotte Nichols

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to take steps to increase the amount of freight transported by rail.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 6 Nov 2024

The Government recognises that the economic and environmental potential of rail freight is significant and is committed to supporting its growth.There will be a statutory duty on Great British Railways to promote the use of rail freight and there will be ...