The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport says that there is hardly any risk in making a step-change for British rail freight. The professional association says changing the UK from a predominantly diesel-powered rail freight operation to a modern electric network would be a cost effective investment. They say putting Britain into a competitive position would cost no more than a single modest road project and offer far better value for money.
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Low risk opportunity to electrify almost all UK rail freight | RailFreight.com