Freight Rail Transport in the UK - Employment (2013–2032)
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6,879
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Freight Rail Transport in the UK Employment in 2026 |
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2.0%
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Freight Rail Transport in the UK Employment Growth in 2026 |
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0.3%
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Freight Rail Transport in the UK Employment CAGR 2021-2026 |
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Freight Rail Transport in the UK Employment CAGR 2026-2031 |
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How many people are employed in the Freight Rail Transport in the UK in 2025?
There was 6,743 people employed in the Freight Rail Transport in the UK as of 2025.
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What was employment growth in the Freight Rail Transport in the UK in 2025?
The number of people employed in the Freight Rail Transport in the UK grew 0.5% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
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Is employment in the Freight Rail Transport in the UK expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Freight Rail Transport in the UK to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
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How many people does the average business in the Freight Rail Transport in the UK employ?
The average Freight Rail Transport in the UK business was 52.3 employees.
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Are businesses in the Freight Rail Transport in the UK adding employees?
The average business in the Freight Rail Transport in the UK now employs less workers than it did five years ago.
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How productive are employees in the Freight Rail Transport in the UK?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Freight Rail Transport in the UK has decreased in the last five years.
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Number of Businesses
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Employment
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