Railways: Freight
Commons · Question 78528 · Tabled 10 Oct 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Question
Asked by Jerome Mayhew
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to increase the volume of freight transported by rail.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 20 Oct 2025
The Government is committed to supporting rail freight growth, recognising its significant economic and environmental potential and its critical role in the UK’s resilience. Last year, rail freight volumes increased by 5%. We will support future growth by...