,

£25million support for for Scottish rail freight industry

by

The Scottish Government has allocated £25million to support the country’s rail freight industry over the next five years.

Scottish Transport Secretary Michael Matheson announced the ring-fenced funding during a visit to Freightliner’s Coatbridge Terminal on May 9. Rail freight operators, Network Rail and Transport Scotland can now put forward proposals for strategic improvements to help transfer more freight to rail. 

DRS Class 66 No. 66304 rounds the curve at Bardrill with the 13.07 Inverness-Mossend intermodal on
May 17. Photo: IAN LOTHIAN

Other proposals which meet strategic objectives without costly infrastructure upgrades are also being sought. These include work on locomotives and wagons, or other interventions. The fund will be administered by Transport Scotland, and a new Scottish Rail Freight Forum will be established, including members from across the industry.

Article continues below…
Advert

Monthly Subscription: Enjoy more Railway Magazine reading each month with free delivery to you door, and access to over 100 years in the archive, all for just £5.35 per month.
Click here to subscribe & save

Find out more in the brand new June issue, on sale now! Click here to get hold of yours.


Advert
Subscribe to The Railway Magazine
Enjoy more of The Railway Magazine reading every month. Click here to subscribe.

Railway Reads

From the history of steam through to 21st century rail transport news, we have titles that cater for all rail enthusiasts. Covering diesels, modelling, steam and modern railways, check out our range of magazines and fantastic subscription offers.


About the Author