Mode Shift Revenue Support

Department for Transport
Closing in 18 days

Funding

£5,000 – £20,000,000

Location

England, Wales

Applications

Open until 7 July 2026

Overview

Mode Shift Revenue Support helps companies switch from road transport to rail or inland waterways for freight. The grant covers extra operating costs when rail or water transport costs more than road transport. You can get between £5,000 and £20 million. The deadline is 7 July 2026. This funding is available in England and Wales. You must be moving freight by rail or inland waterways instead of using roads. The grant only covers the difference in costs between transport methods.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited company

Key requirements:

  • Must switch from road to rail or inland waterway freight transport
  • Rail or waterway transport must be more expensive than road transport
Who is this for?

This grant is for companies that transport freight and want to switch from road to rail or inland waterways. You need to show that rail or water transport costs more than road transport for your route. The grant is only available in England and Wales.

Full details from Department for Transport

MSRS assists companies with the operating costs associated with running rail or inland water freight transport instead of road, where rail or inland waterway transport is more expensive.

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Last updated: 18 June 2026