Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack welcomed the early release of the findings from the CSIRO Inland Rail Supply Chain Mapping Study.

"CSIRO has mapped supply chains for 140 commodities and the early results show an average transport cost reduction of 39 per cent can be achieved by shifting freight from road to Inland Rail for at least part of the journey."

The report found freight travelling the full length of Inland Rail between Melbourne and Brisbane achieves a higher transport cost reduction of 44 per cent.

Concrete World in Dubbo is just one business reconsidering options to move their freight with rail.

Concrete World director Troy Paton said Inland Rail will be a welcome freight option, provided it can deliver the cost reductions outlined in CSIRO's study.

"Up to 39 per cent savings on the cost of moving freight is huge in this industry; we will definitely be looking at Inland Rail for our future freight needs," Mr Paton said.

"Additionally, it will assist us with further expansion of the business. The time delays in moving freight over the Blue Mountains are a constant constraint."

Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government and Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the largest freight rail infrastructure project in Australia would bring extensive opportunities to regional Australia.

"This study is the green light signalling to the industry to start planning now because the potential cost savings for being connected to, or close by, Inland Rail are immense for farmers and regional businesses," Mr Coulton said.

"Heavier, faster freight trains will divert non-bulk products from roads and provide the competitive edge regional Australia has been calling for."

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