Unlocking the potential of rail freight terminals - a strategic summary

What is it?

This strategic summary explains the role of rail freight terminals in supporting economic growth, improving supply chains and reducing emissions. It sets out the case for more terminals across the North, explains the different types of terminal and highlights the opportunities and challenges involved in delivery.

How is it useful?

It helps combined and mayoral strategic authorities to understand how rail freight can support local economies and decarbonisation goals. Use it to inform freight strategies, local plans and investment decisions, identify potential opportunities for new terminals and support collaboration with industry.

Key findings

• Rail freight already moves over £30 billion of goods each year and removes millions of HGV journeys from roads
• The Government has set a target for 75% growth in rail freight by 2050
• New rail freight terminals will be needed to support future demand and unlock growth
• Rail freight can reduce congestion, cut emissions and improve supply chain resilience
• Early collaboration between local authorities and industry is key to successful delivery
  

Practical guide

A practical guide to Unlocking the Potential of Rail Freight Terminals is available on request.
Email info@transportforthenorth.com for a digital copy.