Mode Shift Revenue Support scheme extended until March 2026
The Mode Shift Revenue Support (MSRS) scheme is extended until 31 March 2026. This means that both the MSRS and the the Waterborne Freight Grant will now expire on 31 March 2026.
These guidance documents and forms should be used to apply for funding from the Mode Shift Revenue Support (MSRS) scheme and Waterborne Freight Grant (WFG) scheme.
These environmentally beneficial schemes provide funding to supplement the additional costs incurred if companies move freight by rail or water, rather than by road.
Details of the grants awarded has also been published.
Mode Shift Revenue Support grant scheme 2020 to 2025
The MSRS scheme for 2020 to 2025 has 2 funding options for companies moving freight within the UK.
Intermodal MSRS funding
Intermodal funding is for companies transporting intermodal units by rail, such as containers, swap bodies or piggyback trailers.
Bulk and waterways MSRS funding
Bulk and waterways funding supports non-containerised freight movement by rail and freight transported by inland waterway.
Waterborne Freight Grant scheme 2020 to 2025
The WFG scheme applies to coastal and short sea shipping assisting a company for up to 3 years.
Published 22 July 2013 Last updated 4 February 2025 +show all updates
MSRS scheme extended until March 2026.
'30 August 2024, Rail Period 7' closing date removed.
Temporary grant rates for 2023 to 2024 information added.
Bid round dates for 2023 to 2024 and 2024 to 2025 period added.
Update to information on industrial action in regards to Mode Shift Revenue Support and Waterborne Freight Grant applications.
Updated application closing dates.
Overview guidance document updated to reflect proposals for temporary variations to freight grant rates following the recent, and potentially further, rail strikes.
Updated MSRS guidance has been published.
Addition of Mode Shift Revenue Support application closing dates and forms for 2022 to 2023 and update to the awards listing January 2021 to August 2021.
Updated with latest grant awards from December 2020 and January 2021.
The 'background information' document has been updated with application closing dates for the financial year 2021 to 2022.
The guidance has been updated to reflect the August 2020 MSRS bid round.
The guidance has been updated to reflect the June 2020 MSRS bid round.
Postal application option removed due to COVID-19 pandemic.
