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Freight Rail Transport in the UK - Number of Businesses (2013–2032)

SIC H49.200 Last Updated: February 2026
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132 Freight Rail Transport in the UK Number of Businesses in 2026
2.3% Freight Rail Transport in the UK Number of Businesses Growth in 2026
2.8% Freight Rail Transport in the UK Number of Businesses CAGR 2021-2026
Freight Rail Transport in the UK Number of Businesses CAGR 2026-2031

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  • How many businesses are there in the Freight Rail Transport in the UK in 2025?

    There was 129 Freight Rail Transport in the UK businesses as of 2025, an decrease of -0.8% from 2024.

  • Has the number of Freight Rail Transport in the UK businesses grown or declined over the past 5 years?

    The number of Freight Rail Transport in the UK businesses has declined -0.8% per year on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.

  • How many businesses are there in the Freight Rail Transport in the UK in 2026?

    There is 132 Freight Rail Transport in the UK businesses as of 2026, an increase of 2.3% from 2025.

  • Has the number of Freight Rail Transport in the UK businesses grown or declined over the past 5 years?

    The number of Freight Rail Transport in the UK businesses has grown 2.8% per year on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.

  • What is forecast business growth of Freight Rail Transport in the UK over the next 5 years?

    See our full analysis of the Freight Rail Transport in the UK to understand if the mumber of bussinesses is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

  • What companies have the highest market share in the Freight Rail Transport in the UK?

    The Freight Rail Transport in the UK has high market share concentration and the largest business is GB Railfreight Ltd.

  • What is forecast business growth of Freight Rail Transport in the UK over the next 5 years?

    See our full analysis of the Freight Rail Transport in the UK to understand if the mumber of bussinesses is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

  • What companies have the highest market share in the Freight Rail Transport in the UK?

    The Freight Rail Transport in the UK has high market share concentration and the largest business is GB Railfreight Ltd.

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