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Railways: Freight

Commons · Question 99946 · Tabled 15 Dec 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 19 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps to increase the number of Direct Rail Services' freight operations.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 19 Dec 2025

The Government recognises the significant economic and environmental potential of rail freight and the critical role it plays in the UK’s resilience and is committed to supporting its growth. However, any freight operations run by Direct Rail Services (D...