Let the train take more of the strain [Scotsman]
Date: 25/02/2015
We need more joined-up thinking if we are to succeed in switching Scotland's freight traffic from road to rail, writes David Spaven.
Everyone wants to see more freight on rail - the potential benefits to the economy, environment, climate and road safety are substantial - but in practice how can we achieve a significant modal shift from road haulage?
The terms of competition between road, rail and sea have to be fair, of course - not least in terms of providing rail-route infrastructure which is fit for modern purpose, allowing cost-effective, long trains to convey the modern generation of tall containers across the trunk rail network.
However, good routes are not enough, as rail - like sea transport, but unlike road haulage - also needs a comprehensive network of terminals to provide access to the system.
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