Port of Sunderland rail freight route to move 100,000 tonnes of material in its first year
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Port of Sunderland rail freight route to move 100,000 tonnes of material in its first year

1 hour ago · Originally published 12 Oct 2026 7/10 Original headline: Port of Sunderland to take 100,000 tonnes of material in first year of rail route
A new rail freight connection at the Port of Sunderland is expected to transport 100,000 tonnes of aggregate for asphalt production across the North East during its first year. By shifting transport from road to rail, the project supports regional construction projects while helping to meet national targets for increasing rail freight capacity.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Tyne And Wear
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