Felixstowe Rail: UK Port’s £40M Investment & Future Freight

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“Felixstowe Port, the UK’s busiest, invested £40 million in its North Rail Terminal, moving nearly 2 million TEU by rail in 2018. See how they’re boosting **rail freight** capacity!”

Felixstowe Rail: UK Port’s £40M Investment & Future Freight

May 23, 2017 12:01 am

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Introduction

In 2018, the port of Felixstowe handled a record 4 million TEU, with 1.96 million TEU moved by rail. Hutchison Ports, the port operator, is committed to increasing the rail share and has invested £40 million in the North Rail Terminal. This investment aims to accommodate longer trains and provide additional rail capacity.

Port Operations and Rail Capacity

The port of Felixstowe is the busiest container port in the UK, handling approximately 4 million TEU in 2018. Of this total, 1.96 million TEU were transported by rail. The port’s strategic location, handling 41% of the UK’s container traffic, necessitates efficient rail infrastructure to support its operations.

North Rail Terminal Investment

Hutchison Ports invested £40 million in the North Rail Terminal to enhance its rail capacity. This investment includes the construction of additional rail tracks and the extension of existing ones to accommodate longer trains. These improvements are crucial for handling the increasing volumes of container traffic.

Rail Freight Growth Strategy

The strategy to increase the rail share involves various initiatives. The port aims to reduce reliance on road transport and improve the sustainability of its operations. The investment in the North Rail Terminal is a key component of this strategy, enabling the port to handle more containers by rail.