Report: Are environmental savings from rail freight being underestimated?

James Murray
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Campaign for Better Transport study argues shifting more freight onto rail and water will have a bigger impact on congestion than government figures suggest

Shifting more freight from road to rail and water could lead to significant reductions in congestion and environmental impacts, according to new research that suggests previous studies may have underestimated...

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