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Olympics Transport Plan
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| The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) have consulted on a second version of their transport plan which focuses on the delivery of the games, not construction. As previously, little regard is made of the use of rail freight. |
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Network Rail Gauge Strategy
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| RFG has responded to the Network Rail Gauge strategy which had been circulated in draft. We recognise the significant work which ongoing but remain concerned at the high level approach. |
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London First Infrastructure Commission
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| RFG has submitted evidence to the London First review of London Infrastrcuture, setting out what rail freight needs to prosper in the capital. |
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St Albans Abbey Line
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| RFG has written to oppose the conversion of the St Albans Abbey Line to tram operation as this prohibits any future rail freight operation on the route. |
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Draft National Policy Statement for Ports
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| RFG's repsonse to the draft National Policy Statement for ports sets out our concern that the document does little to promote the case for a greater use of low carbon modes. |
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Draft National Policy Statements for Energy Infrastructure
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| RFG has responded to the draft National Policy Statement for engery infrastructre, suggesting that a much stronger statement of support for the use of rail should be included. |
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Replacement London Plan
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| RFG has replied to the Mayor's consultation on the replacement London Plan suggesting that the policies should be strengthened to further support growth in rail freight. |
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A14 Upgrade
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| RFG has submitted comments to the Highways Agency regarding the A14 upgrade and the relative BCRs of the road and rail schemes. |
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Transport Scotland Consultation on Rail Freight
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| Transport Scotland ahas consulted on its approach to developing rail freight in Scotland. RFG supports the vision and principles in the consultation but has some concerns over elements of the detail. |
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Eurotunnel Network Statement
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| RFG has repsonded to the Eurotunnel Network Statements for 2010 and 2011. |
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