Land development implications of the British rail freight renaissance

Challenges in urban freight transport planning – a review in the Baltic Sea Region

“…We also found evidence that constraints on the local road network reduce the effectiveness of the collection and distribution to and from the intermodal terminals as discussed by Woodburn (2008). To achieve a modal shift, Haywood (1999) argues that it is necessary for local authorities to develop local freight transport strategies, which encompass rail freight. The identified lack of urban freight transport strategies and logistics and freight competence of urban planners consequently also affects the efficiency of inter-regional rail networks, and hence limits the possibilities of achieving the desired modal shift.…”

The present and future land requirements of logistical activities

“…The sharp decline in the amount of freight moved by rail between the 1960s and late 1990s was accompanied by the conversion of much railway land in and around marshalling yards, goods depots and rail sidings to other uses, such as housing, business services and retailing (Haywood, 1999). These trends have recently been reversed.…”

Britain’s national railway network: fit for purpose in the 21st century?

“…Local planning policy had protected the site of Snow Hill for future rail use. Haywood and Greensmith, 1999;Haywood, 1999). Projects were delivered at Daventry, Hams Hall, WakeWeld, Moss End (Glasgow) and in Manchester's TraVord Park industrial estate.…”