EWS is demanding inclusion in the government's blueprint for the railways to be published this summer. It will specify what the government wants from the passenger rail network between 2009 and 2014 and how much it will spend - but freight will not be included (link below.)
http://www.rmtbristol.org.uk/2007/04/rail_freight_firm_urges_uk_gov.html#more

Graeme Smith , planning director at EWS , said transport secretary Douglas Alexander cannot ignore the findings of two Treasury-commissioned reports which back the case for rail freight. The Eddington study calls for investment in infrastructure at ports and the Stern report detailed the consequences of unrestricted carbon emissions.

Network Rail has warned that the system will need an upgrade to cope with an estimated 30% increase in freight traffic over the next 10 years.

By the way , should any site visitors wish to claim freight grants from the DfT , here are the forms....
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/freight/railfreight/rfg/pdfclaimffg13

http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/freight/railfreight/rfg/pdfclaimrebbulk3

http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/freight/railfreight/rfg/pdfclaimintermodal3