The RFG's 2003 Freight on Track Campaign
supporting our economy - protecting our environment

The Freight on Track campaign was launched by the Rail Freight Group in September 2003 to demonstrate the economic importance as well as the environmental benefits of rail freight to the UK. The campaign was intended to support the Strategic Rail Authority's wider case for rail and those of other organisations such as the CBI and the FTA, working towards sustainable freight transport by making the case for a national rail freight network.

Whilst launched a number of years ago now, the essential aims of the campaign remain relevant :

- To raise awareness and understanding among policy makers, opinion formers and the public of the benefits of freight by rail, both economic and environmental.

- To present the facts about rail freight to underline its importance and to counter prejudice and misinformation.

As part of the campaign, RFG published a series of briefing papers covering different aspects of the case for rail freight:

Paper 1: Freight on Track
Rail freight is essential for the UK economy and a vital part of Environmental Policy.

Paper 2: The UK Economy
Rail freight is essential for our economy today and vital for our prosperity tomorrow.

Paper 3: International Trade
Rail freight is Britain's crucial link to global markets.

Paper 4: A Better Environment For All
Rail freight delivers a better environment for all.

Paper 5: The High Street
Rail freight puts goods on the shelves throughout Britain.

Paper 6: Beating Congestion
Rail freight can help firms avoid the congestion and the costs of congestion.

Paper 7: The Essential Rail Freight Network
Securing a rail freight network for Britain is sensible, credible and deliverable.

Essential Rail Freight Network Map - download

Paper 8: The Choice for Government
The right choice for rail freight is the right choice for Britain.


Professor Phil Goodwin Report
As part of the Freight on Track campaign RFG commissioned a report by Phil Goodwin, Professor of Transport Policy University College London to look at the economic costs of road traffic congestion.

The key findings of the report were highlighted in a briefing paper, Freight on Track Special.

Download Phil Goodwin Report

Related Press Releases

Freight on Track Campaign Launched

Rail Freight and the UK Economy

Britain's crucial link to the global market

A serious commitment to our environment needs a serious commitment to rail freight