07.01.2019
Artikel Nummer: 25830
PD Ports: Short sighted vision threatens UK’s growth
PD Ports has criticised the UK government’s decision to make no provision for freight for the planned GBP 3 billion (EUR 3.3 billion) trans-Pennine rail upgrade between Leeds and Manchester.
The reported decision is both unwelcome and deeply troubling for the economy and businesses in the North of England, said the England-based harbour group.
PD Ports, which operates Teesport, sees the trans-Pennine route as a key element in its own development, and capacity provisions need to take into consideration the growing demand for freight movements, which allow major northern links to become viable.
PD Ports therefore urges the UK's department for transport to reconsider its decision on behalf of a growing UK economy. (ben)