Indicators of Sustainable Development

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Indicator: Freight transport by mode D20
Freight moved by mode: 1970 to 2002  
Indicator Chart
Notes: * Water data from 1972 onwards are not comparable earlier information.
** Water data are not available.
Change since
cross 1970
cross 1990
curvey 1998

Coverage: Great Britain

Source: DfT, SRA, DTI

Objective: Develop distribution systems which support economic growth, protect the environment and benefit society
  • Total freight moved increased by 81 per cent between 1970 and 2001.
  • In 2001, 64 per cent of freight transport was by road, similar to the 1970 share, whilst the proportion moved by rail fell from 18 per cent to 8 per cent.
  • Between 1998 and 2002, rail freight increased by 8 per cent while road freight remained fairly constant.

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