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NINETY per cent of all rail freight is consigned by Freight Transport Association members and there is on-going discussion to see how the use of rail can be extended for freight movement.
This was revealed by Peter Holier, Solent division chairman of the TFA, at the division's annual meeting last week.
British Rail can count on continued support, he went on, provided they can carry the goods safely and deliver on time at a competitive price.
But each mode of transport has a part to play and there can be no doubt that the major contribution will continue to come from road transport.
Mr Holler claimed that for too long the South East of England has been the poor relation when it comes to road investment.
The region lacks a modern infrastructure for the movement of freight.