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<p>The Government provides grants worth £15.6m per year to support rail and water
freight services which deliver environmental and economic benefits over road transport,
but whose operating costs are higher. This level is net of a significant efficiency
saving implemented since 2015.</p><p> </p><p>Rail flows of intermodal freight continue
to be healthy and the grants deliver high value for money. A research project is underway
to inform decisions about future funding and operation of the grants and will consider
stakeholder feedback.</p>
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