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Logistics UK welcomes plans for lower freight charges on HS1
In response to the announcement of proposed lower charges for freight movements using High Speed 1 (HS1) by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) on 30 September, Ellis Shelton, Senior Policy Advisor at Logistics UK, said:
“Monday’s proposal of lower charges for freight trains travelling on HS1 between London St Pancras to the Channel Tunnel by the ORR, as a result of the Draft Determination of HS1 Ltd’s spending plans, is encouraging news for those businesses moving goods to and from the continent.
"The use of rail freight on the HS1 route is a vital element of the UK’s trade connectivity with Europe and a key factor in encouraging trade between the continent and the UK.
"Rail freight has a vital role to play in driving growth in the UK economy and this reduction in costs should encourage more businesses to take advantage of the cross-Channel service’s efficiency to maximise trading relationships with partners in continental Europe.”
The ORR announcement can be read here:
Published On: 03/10/2024 13:40:00
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