Rail Freight proposal consultation plans released

Published Monday 13 December 2021

A document setting out what the public consultation for the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange will look like has been released by developers.

Tritax Symmetry has published how it will consult on the Rail Freight Interchange proposals, which will begin on Wednesday 12 January 2022 for a period of eight weeks.

Information can be found at www.hinckleynrfi.co.uk/

Due to the size of the proposed development, it is classed as a 'Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project' and any decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Transport. The Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange proposals include industrial and storage/distribution units and a rail port with access from Junction 2 of the M69.

The site is within the boundaries of Blaby District Council and Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, and is located south-west of the village of Elmesthorpe, close to Broughton Astley, and may impact on parts of the local highway network in the Harborough district.

In the Statement of Community Consultation, Tritax Symmetry highlight their plans for the consultation, which will include a detailed website and consultation form for interested parties and residents in the affected area to have their say.