HS2 decision welcomed by DB Cargo
The UK’s largest rail freight company, DB Cargo UK said in a statement it welcomed the Government’s decision to build HS2.
Chief Executive Hans-Georg Werner said HS2 represents a “once in a generation” opportunity to significantly bolster rail capacity, providing massive economic and environmental benefits for freight operators.
He added: “This is fantastic news for the rail freight industry and its customers. We are pleased the Government has recognised the strength of the many arguments the industry made for building HS2.”
He said the existing rail network is heavily congested and the securing of pathways for new traffic is already a major headache for many operators: “We expect demand for rail freight to continue to rise and the building of the new high-speed rail link will ensure we can deliver an even faster and more efficient service for our customers in the future whilst reducing road congestion and our overall environmental impact.”
DB Cargo UK and HS2 have launched a major online campaign explaining the benefits for rail freight of building the new high-speed rail link.
For more information visit uk.dbcargo.com
19th February 2020
