These papers are designed to inform the development of transport policy by the political parties in advance of the general election.

Graham Smith, speaking in his capacity as Chairman of the Rail Freight Operators' Association and as Planning Director of DB Schenker, said:

"The issues of climate change and sustainable economic recovery are occupying centre stage in the run up to the General Election. Policies are being formed to tackle these key areas and transport policy is critical to both of these issues.  The papers published by the RFOA and the RFG provide a succinct summary of how rail freight can help the economy and the environment, outlining the political commitments needed to ensure we achieve the anticipated growth in rail freight."

Papers on nine subjects, and a facts and figures information sheet, have been published and can be downloaded from the following links:

Papers

1: What rail freight can do for you?

2: Understanding the needs of rail freight

3: How the Government can support rail freight

4: Unlocking rail freight growth

5: Rail freight needs terminals

6: Greater efficiency delivers greater growth

7: The international perspective

8: Environmental benefits

9: A level playing field

Facts & Figures Sheet

Rail Freight Facts and Figures document