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Calls for Government to focus more on small-scale projects and rolling stock plan


18/06/2025 in News

GB Railfreight 66707 at Ely

There was a mixed response to the Chancellor’s Spending Review from across the industry.




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  • GB - 19/06/2025 09:15

    Given the massive CO2 and general environmental benefits of the large increase in electrically hauled freight trains, couldn’t the £10 million come from Ed Milliband’s back pocket?

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