Motion · S5M-20614 · 27 Jan 2020
Threat to the Future of Coatbridge Rail Freight Terminal
The motion
That the Parliament notes with concern reports that the future of the Coatbridge rail freight terminal in North Lanarkshire is in doubt, threatening almost 100 job losses for the area; considers that rail freight is vital in tackling climate change and produces 76% less carbon dioxide, up to 15 times less nitrogen oxide emissions and 90% less small particulate matter than the equivalent road journey; understands that rail contributes £670 million in Gross Value Added annually to Scotland’s economy, with the Scottish rail sector contributing up to £65 million in rail freight benefits; regrets that rail freight faces suppressed demand, and calls on the Scottish Government to work with Freightliner Ltd and RMT Union to secure the future of Coatbridge rail freight terminal urgently and implement the commitments in its rail freight strategy, Delivering the Goods, to ensure the future growth of rail freight across Scotland.
Supporters (11)
- Monica Lennon 27 Jan 2020
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 29 Jan 2020
- Neil Bibby Scottish Labour 29 Jan 2020
- John Finnie 29 Jan 2020
- James Kelly 29 Jan 2020
- Pauline McNeill Scottish Labour 29 Jan 2020
- David Stewart 29 Jan 2020
- Alex Neil 30 Jan 2020
- Colin Smyth 30 Jan 2020
- Neil Findlay 31 Jan 2020
- Lewis Macdonald 10 Feb 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.