Huw Merriman, the UK minister for rail, whose portfolio also oversees the HS2 high-speed rail project, says construction is on target in one important metric. The HS2 materials by rail strategy remains at the heart of reducing carbon and creating jobs and opportunities. That strategy included the target of moving ten million tonnes of aggregate […]
Category: Rail Freight Group
Manchester needs more rail freight to move construction materials
A new report sets out the economic and environmental case for more rail freight into Greater Manchester. The metropolitan area around Manchester is experiencing a significant construction boom, and the vital part played by rail freight has been recognised in a joint report from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) and the Rail Freight Group (RFG), […]
UK Rail Minister thanks the freight sector for a year of outstanding work
Huw Merriman, the rail minister in the United Kingdom, chose to thank the industry with his address to members and guests at the December meeting of the Rail Freight Group. The UK representative body was meeting in London, for its annual December lunch. The minister’s main message was one of thanks to everyone for what […]