#TfNTalks: A Freight and Logistics Strategy for the North | Episode 47

Transport for the North Podcast

Join us as we bring you insight into Transport for the North's work on the region's first multimodal Freight and Logistics Strategy, which will go on to inform our refreshed Strategic Transport Plan. Following the tough restrictions and economic challenges brought about by the Coronavirus pandemic, it is more important than ever for us to focus on the future potential of the region and deliver new opportunities for people in the North. Freight and Logistics is an integral part of our work. Traditionally seen as a purely private sector entity, we’ve identified the industry as a key sector for enabling economic growth for the North of England. The Enhanced Freight and Logistics Analysis shows a 33% increase in tonnes lifted within the North by 2050 which will play a significant role in providing goods and materials to achieve growth in GVA. Our Principal Freight & Logistics Officer Lucy Hudson talks us through how you can have your say on TfN's Freight and Logistics Strategy before the 31st January 2022, and speaks on our #TfNTalks panel which featured Sir Peter Hendy (Chair, Network Rail), Peter Kennan (South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority LEP) and Maggie Simpson OBE (Director General, Rail Freight Group). We hope that you find the discussion interesting, and you can respond to the strategy here: https://transportforthenorth.com/freight-logistics/