Eric Pickles, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local government, has finally approved Planning Permission for the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange at Radlett. The news has been welcomed by industry organisations, including the Freight Transport Association and the Rail Freight Group. The scheme, which has been strongly opposed by local environmental groups, includes an intermodal terminal and rail and road served distribution units totalling 331 665 sq metres. Radlett will be the only major rail freight interchange in the north and west quadrants around London.