UK rail freight future demand forecasts RFG/FTA

 

Millions tonnes lifted	2003 actual	2014 forecast
Coal	46.0	52.9
Ore	6.1	5.7
Other minerals	19.7	24.9
Metals	10.5	12.1
Petroleum & chemicals	6.8	7.2
Waste	2.2	2.0
Auto	0.4	0.4
Network Rail own haulage	7.4	6.5
Maritime containers	11.1	21.1
Channel Tunnel	2.0	7.2
Domestic intermodal/wagonload	0.9	4.7
Total	113.1	127.9
Index	100.00	127.9

RFG/FTA forecasting shows a significant growth in demand for rail freight paths.