Rail and road users across Britain will continue to see positive impacts from the Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) planned work as set out in its Business Plan for 2026–27. And while the regulator prepares to transform for the transition to Great British Railways (GBR), the Plan makes clear that ORR will continue to […]
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RFG sets out rail freight’s role in driving economic growth, resilience, and decarbonisation
The Rail Freight Group (RFG) has published a new report, ‘Freight Forward’, highlighting the vital contribution rail freight makes to the UK economy and wider society, and setting out the actions needed to unlock future growth. The report explores key themes including decarbonisation, community impact, resilience and rail reform, highlighting how rail freight can support […]
Railway to unlock 1 million jobs and £79 billion for UK economy by 2036
Railway stations across the UK could unlock 1 million jobs and deliver £79 billion in economic value by 2036, according to new research commissioned by Great Western Railway (GWR). The findings, revealed in a new report from economic research consultancy Development Economics show how stations are anchors for growth. The report reveals the ”Rail Catalyst Effect”: how stations act as catalysts for investment, opportunity and […]
Railway to unlock 1 million jobs and £79 billion for UK economy by 2036
Railway stations across the UK could unlock 1 million jobs and deliver £79 billion in economic value by 2036, according to new research commissioned by Great Western Railway (GWR). The findings, revealed in a new report from economic research consultancy Development Economics show how stations are anchors for growth. The report reveals the ”Rail Catalyst Effect”: how stations act as catalysts for investment, opportunity and […]