Written question WQ83479
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Climate Change
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 10 days
Question
What action is the Welsh Government taking to encourage the greater use of freight on the railway network in Wales?
Answer
Answered by Deputy Minister for Climate Change
As part of the Wales Transport Strategy for Wales 2021 one of our priorities over the next five years is to develop a new multi-modal Logistics and Freight Plan for Wales in partnership with the UK Government, the sector and others, with decarbonisation an important element. As part of this plan we will investigate the feasibility of moving more freight by rail and plan for the future of the Welsh supply chain through logistics hubs, innovations and shared transport solutions. I am very supportive of achieving modal shift from road to rail where significant environmental benefits can be achieved.
The Freight Facilities capital grant scheme is currently running and open for applications to help meet the extra costs that may be associated with moving freight by rail: https://gov.wales/freight-facilities-grant-guidance-applicants