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Network Rail cancels charges for new traffic

[ September 2, 2024   //   ]

Network Rail is waiving track access charges for six months for new traffic. The offer is open to all train operators and types of service that meet the qualifying criteria, and is worth around £1,000 per return train journey, depending on the length and loading of the trains.

Rail Minister Lord Hendy said that the move was part of Government policy  to promote and grow the use of freight by rail.

Director general of the Rail Freight Group, Maggie Simpson, said: “Many businesses are looking to move more freight by rail, but it can be a big step to start new services. This new scheme provides welcome support for the first six months of operation, helping customers and operators to open up new routes.”

Network Rail’s director for planning and regulation, Paul McMahon, said: “Rail freight is so important not just because it’s environmentally friendly but because it underpins so much of our economy in a sustainable way. But it’s not just words and cutting that carbon that will bring more freight to the tracks and off the roads – haulage is very price-sensitive and by bringing this discount in, we are doing our bit to help our freight customers.”

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