Developing Rail Freight Policy in Scotland Joe Dowd Rail Policy Manager Transport Scotland

“We want an increasing proportion of goods to be delivered through rail freight.”

Current Market Competitive market Economic Climate Funds are limited

The Government’s strategic objectives are to make Scotland: Benefits

Obstacles InfrastructuralLogistical Administrative Operational Charging Regimes Financing enhancements Quotes not ‘door to door’ Container provision Gauge Terminals Paths Cost Containers not routinely back- loaded

Current Government Interventions  Information  Financial incentives  Infrastructural - STPR

Current Government Interventions Rail Infrastructure Projects The Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR) recommends 29 interventions across Scotland’s road and rail networks. -projects-review

Current Government Interventions Rail Freight Projects -projects-review Examples: Grangemouth road and rail upgrades; Inverkeithing to Halbeath line improvement; Enhancements to rail freight on the West Coast Main Line.

Growth in rail freight will require the co-operation of a wide industry group, including operators, hauliers, customer, suppliers and retailers. Partnership working in industry photo credit bob the lomond

What more can Government do?  Infrastructural enhancements  Information  Financial incentives  Facilitated discussions

Emerging Thinking  Stakeholders agree in principle with our aims.  Responses have been helpful in confirming, and determining, the issues important to the industry.  Stakeholders have displayed an enthusiasm and willingness to play their part.

What next?  Further research and analysis  Policy statement and action plan  Continue to work with industry partners

Thank you Joe Dowd Rail Policy Manager Transport Scotland