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THE AMOUNT OF freight carried on UK railways In the third quarter of last year fell year on year, according to the Off ice of Rail Regulation.
Some 27 million tonnes were lifted in July-September 2006/07, down 3.9% on the same quarter in 2005/06. This followed a 7.2% increase over July-September 2004/5.
The amount of coal carried by rail fell by 3.6%, following a 10.6% increase the year before. However, oil and petroleum rose 25.9% following a 0,3% decrease.