SEGRO and Maritime to double rail freight capacity at SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway in the first deal since the designation of the East Midlands Freeport. Maritime Transport (Maritime) has agreed terms with SEGRO to become the rail operator at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton. The deal, which includes the… Read more »
GB Railfreight boosts sustainability by trialling new battery powered locomotive
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has taken delivery of a Class 18 hybrid+ shunting locomotive as part of a three-month trial with Beacon Rail Leasing, marking the latest expansion of its growing fleet. As GBRf looks towards the future of its assets, the shunting locomotive will enable low noise and zero… Read more »
Devil in the Integrated Rail Plan detail, says CILT
19 November – London, UK – The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT(UK)), the leading professional body for logistics and transport professionals, has expressed its disappointment at the decision not to proceed in full with HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail. It is also deeply concerned at… Read more »
GBRf Announce New Intermodal Service from Port of Tyne
As the country continues to struggle with supply chain issues, GB Railfreight (GBRf) are excited to share that they have successfully operated a series of intermodal services from the Port of Tyne to strategic rail hubs in Yorkshire and the Midlands. The campaign saw GBRf operate intermodal services from… Read more »
Thousands of tonnes of essentials transported by rail to Scotland daily
If you see COP26 delegates munching a snack while strolling the streets of Glasgow, there’s a fair chance those tasty bites arrived in Scotland by rail. Every 24 hours, more than 8,000 tonnes of food, products and other essentials pass over the England-Scotland border at Gretna in freight trains –… Read more »
Public consultation announced for Ely North junction capacity increase and wider level crossings proposals.
From Monday 18 October, Network Rail is inviting the public to comment on proposals and options to increase rail capacity through Ely for passenger and freight services. The aim of the Ely area capacity enhancement (EACE) programme is to allow more trains to run through Ely by improving rail capacity… Read more »
Getlink launches a new innovative unaccompanied rail freight cross-Channel service
From 18 September 2021, a new cross-Channel freight service will be open to all transporters, using an unaccompanied mode through the Channel Tunnel. The service will benefit from Getlink’s unique customs expertise for the passage through the border The crossing will be managed by Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Freight and… Read more »
GB Railfreight rebrands locomotive to raise awareness of prostate cancer, in partnership with Prostate Cancer UK and the League Managers Association
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has today unveiled a newly named Class 66 locomotive in honour of its partnership with Prostate Cancer UK, GBRf’s chosen charity, and the League Managers Association (LMA), GBRf’s corporate partner. Revealed at Victoria Station in London, the locomotive has been named “League Managers Association” and painted in… Read more »
GB Railfreight complete £1.5 million upgrade to Eastleigh and Bescot LDCs for Network Rail
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has completed two major upgrade projects funded by Network Rail worth over £1.5 million, aimed at improving vital Local Distribution Centres (LDCs) in Eastleigh and Bescot. Both LDC’s act as a focal point for the shunting, marshalling and preparation of trains needed to support vital engineering works… Read more »
Network Rail boost reliability of vital freight line with essential repairs to Aire Bridge, North Yorkshire
Network Rail has begun essential work on a £2.1million project to repair Aire Bridge in North Yorkshire. The track over the bridge is used exclusively by freight services travelling to and from Drax Power Station, which supplies around 11 percent of the UK’s renewable electricity, and needs to be replaced… Read more »
