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The Economic, Environmental, and Social Opportunities that Rail Brings to the UK report, published by independent researchers Oxford Economics, shows how UK rail has the potential to deliver a wide range of benefits to passengers, commuters, job-seekers, and the environment. This complements the approach taken by the 2021 report The Economic Contribution of UK Rail . The report, commissioned by RIA, shows that increased use of rail generates benefits for the UK economy by improving productivity and labour market outcomes:
Rail has lower environmental impact than other modes of transport, and new technology will only reduce this.