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Unlocking the Future of Freight: Insights from the National Rail Conference

At the National Rail Conference, Tim Robinson, Director of Freight Network, shared a visionary outlook on the future of rail freight. He emphasized the importance of investing in infrastructure and adapting operational models to accommodate increasing demand. Key discussion points included utilizing classic capacity, enabling overnight and high-speed express services, and enhancing interconnectivity with European rail systems. With plans for HS2 and other innovations, the goal is to unlock potential growth, reduce transit costs, and meet future challenges in freight transport.

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Unlocking the Future of Freight: Insights from the National Rail Conference

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  1. HS2 unlocking freights future? National Rail Conference– 05.07.12 Tim Robinson – Director Freight Network Rail

  2. Freight Vision New Product Potential Investment Bold steps and challenges Courage Contents

  3. Contribution to Freight Vision • Classic Capacity • Release of existing lines for freight growth • Future Growth • Volume increases along the South East Ports to Midlands • Velocity • Increase speed of transit reducing costs and opening up new possibilities for rail

  4. Unlocking New Products • Overnight Express • Hi speed transit unlocking modal shift • European Express • Interconnectivity and speed parity with European centres • Unprojected growth • Velocity unlocks new rail products and potential further cost reductions Future HS2 Last 15 Years

  5. Investment

  6. Bold steps come with big challenges

  7. Courage to seize the opportunities… • Network Rail/ Passenger Operators • Accept the challenge of accommodating freight growth • Freight Operators • Maximise capacity utilisation • Rolling stock investment • Products • HS2 • Operating model that facilitates New freight products Government Investment

  8. Close

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