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The Chancellor announced a £500m annual fund to fix potholes in last week's #Budget2020 ...moving freight off the roads and onto the railway would help reduce the road repair bill...
Industry and groups including @Freightonrail member @CBTransport have written an open letter to the Government calling for a rolling programme of rail electrification: https://t.co/8sTlD7o1Ej
#ElectrifyUKRail
See our response to this response highlighting the key role #railfreight has in moving freight both across the region & UK as a whole. Key network upgrades on route out of Southampton port could remove even more HGVs from congest A34 corridor
https://t.co/sJlBqkwmCh
@ETAservicesltd I suspect it may be more complex than that - but basically it would seem that larger heavier vehicles cause more damage. Rise of SUV use would be a big part of the explanation for degradation of country lanes in areas like @ChilternsAONB .
We’re delighted to be working with @WFrail for the 28th Annual RFG Conference on April 2nd. Attend to explore the biggest issues and opportunities for the freight sector, including a focus on devolution and decarbonisation. Find out more: https://t.co/7rVsKomn2I #RFGconf20
Transferring more freight to rail reduces road damage #nationalpotholeday as 44 tonne standard HGV is over 100,000 times more damaging to road infrastructure than a ford focus because the damaging power rises exponentially as weight increases - the Generalized 4th Power Law.
Planning on attending the 28th Annual @RailFreightUK Conference? Today is the last day to get your hands on super early-bird tickets: https://t.co/yMufefBqcj #RFGconf20
GBRf look forward to operating services from @CEMEX_UK upgraded sites across the UK and continuing our strong partnership for many years to come #StrongerTogether2020@the2nicks
Good news for cut off communities today as @transportgovuk confirms a £500m rail reopening fund, one of our top campaign asks!
Good public transport can reinvigorate whole areas & give a much needed economic boost, as well as helping reduce congestion & pollution caused by cars
RFG looks forward to working with the new Government to deliver efficient, environmentally sustainable rail freight services supporting the economy.
Our five priorities for Government here
https://t.co/Vg3YWOCMYK
Receive latest updates on changes to the freight industry, as well as the opportunity to network with senior rail professionals, at 28th Annual RFG Conference on April 2nd. Freight on Rail contacts save 10% using code 398FOR – find out more now: https://t.co/7rVsKomn2I #RFGconf20
#ElectricVehicles charging without off street parking was seen as a barrier to transport electrification in cities. Looks like there’s a solution to this coming in 2020. https://t.co/efnfz89pCD @transenv@J_Hildermeier@DOeliger