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Growing rail freight	8 July 2026‎
The need for targeted electrification
"To achieve the Government’s target for 75% growth by 2050, there will need to be a strategic rail freight network that is electrified. This does not mean electrifying the entire UK railway, as a previous RIA report found electrifying a further third of the network for passenger traffic would also electrify 95% of freight traffic. On these critical routes, electric traction is essential to enable freight trains to haul heavier loads and operate at speeds that minimise conflicts with passenger services potentially increasing capacity for all rail users. While electrification requires upfront investment, it reduces the whole-life cost of the railway and delivers lasting benefits for customers, operators and taxpayers."
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