Scotland’s biggest International Railfreight Park given go-ahead

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Proposals for a new International Railfreight Terminal at Mossend in Bellshill have today been given the seal of approval by Scottish Ministers.

The decision paves the way for one of Scotland’s most significant private sector infrastructure projects creating the country’s biggest state-of-the-art railfreight development with the potential to deliver 4,900 new jobs during the construction and operational phases.

In addition to new freight handling capabilities Mossend International Railfreight Park (MIRP) will provide adjoining distribution facilities that will enable more businesses to shift long distance freight from road to rail.