CBT urges Royal Mail to use trains for postal deliveries after decommissioning freight train fleet.
The Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) is urging Royal Mail to use trains for postal deliveries after the company decommissioned its nearly 30-year-old freight train fleet without plans for replacements. CBT delivered a giant postcard to Royal Mail's headquarters, emphasizing the environmental benefits of rail transport. While Royal Mail has begun a trial with a commercial freight operator and will use rail when feasible, concerns about service routes and reliability influenced its decision.
October 25, 2024
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