Barking Eurohub rail freight announcement welcomed
Responding to today’s announcement of a Government-backed deal to turn the Barking Eurohub site in east London into an international rail freight logistics hub, Ben Plowden, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said:
“The Channel Tunnel has played a key role in increasing UK economic prosperity over the last three decades, but it has been woefully underused, particularly when it comes to freight. Today’s announcement will help to change that. We are particularly pleased to see the Government give such a clear and strong commitment to international rail which – in tandem with domestic rail reforms – can boost the economy, reduce road congestion and create cleaner, healthier communities.”
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Notes to Editors
- Campaign for Better Transport’s 2025 report Runways to Railways highlighted the huge, untapped potential of the Channel Tunnel.
- Campaign for Better Transport operates in England and Wales. Campaign for Better Transport’s vision is for all communities to have access to high-quality, sustainable transport that meets their needs, improves quality of life, reduces inequality, and supports a vibrant, productive and decarbonised economy. Campaign for Better Transport Charitable Trust is a registered charity (1101929).
