Waste Transport

against Nuclear Transport (HANT) to highlight the issue of safety in nuclear
rail transport in the UK. For many years, Close Capenhurst and HANT have raised
issues of concern relating to the rail transportation of nuclear fuel and
nuclear waste, particularly in relation to train movements in the North-West of
England and from the former Dounreay plant on the North Scottish coast. The
NFLA published its own analysis of the rail, sea and road transport of nuclear
materials in June 2021, with member authorities expressing concerns about such
movements through their own areas. Although nuclear rail transport has a good
record, the hazardous nature of the cargoes carried, and the consequences of
any accident, means that all three organisations have resolved to work together
to raise questions about safety standards and accident preparedness in the
industry. They have today sent a joint question set to the head of Direct Rail
Services (DRS), Chris Connolly, asking for answers on a range of safety issues,
and it is hoped this will also open a dialogue with industry leaders.

NFLA 5th
Sept 2022

https://www.nuclearpolicy.info/news/safety-a-top-priority-for-anti-nuclear-groups-seeking-answers-on-nuclear-rail-transport/