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The next government must turbo-charge freight growth

The Rail Freight Group is asking for freight capacity to be protected and safeguarded for growth. Freightliner 66550 charges through Colchester on August 10 2023, with the 0459 Trafford Park-Felixstowe North intermodal. PAUL BIGGS.

Maggie Simpson on measures the next government must take to boost the freight sector and beat targets.

The world of politics is rarely stable, but 2024 has already come with its fair share of turmoil.

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland each have newly elected First Ministers, and the May local elections saw new mayoralties created and others change party, as did a vast array of local councils.