Political parties weigh anchor on rail freight from Suffolk ports

Rail freight from Felixstowe may not be the defining issue of the forthcoming UK General Election. However, the broader question of rail freight development is on the agenda of all the major political parties. With less than a month until the UK goes to the polls, the level of traffic in the east of England…

East of England campaigners push shadow transport secretary for crucial upgrades

Rail campaigners from Suffolk, are set to meet with the shadow transport secretary, Louise Haigh MP, on Tuesday, 21 May. With a general election soon in the UK, they are approaching the official opposition Labour Party. Campaigners advocate critical improvements to the rail network in the East of England. Any improvements would have substantial benefits…

Go for good now, not perfect net-zero later, says Railfuture

Waiting for the perfect solution to carbon emissions is the wrong strategy. Rail freight can deliver a good solution now, which is better overall, says Railfuture, the influential pressure group that promotes rail development in the UK. Railfuture is campaigning to get freight off road trucks and onto trains. They agree with the UK Government’s…