Promoting freight safety and growth
13/05/2025
Rail freight’s environmental, social, and economic benefits make growing the sector a priority for both the industry and the government. By focusing on simplifying complex processes, increasing capacity, and reducing costs, you can promote a modal shift from road to rail.
How we’re supporting the industry
Notable work
- Bespoke freight model confirms viability of low-carbon locomotives
- Freight coupler research: more freight can go by rail
- Dynamic response analysis of axle bearings gives safety and cost benefits
- Revised W10 and W12 gauges increase freight access to the network
- Aerodynamic risk: is it safe for freight trains to travel above 75mph?
