A new aggregates service has been launched by GB Railfreight and Brett Aggregates from Newhaven to Thorney Mill near West Drayton
The first service ran on Wednesday the 19th of January and was operated by GB Railfreight (GBRf) from Brett Aggregates Newhaven collection terminal which is capable of receiving 10,000t cargo ships.
The initial train was made up of 17 wagons and transported around 1,350 tonnes of aggregate, which was headed for construction projects in the South East of England.
The new facility sees GBRf's ongoing growth in the Bulk market and provides an opportunity to support Brett Aggregates by running future services using its collection terminals.
Tim Hartley, Business Development Director, GB Railfreight, said:
“This new service demonstrates how transporting material by rail, which otherwise would have been taken by road, significantly reduces the environmental impact of important construction projects across the South East.”
where does the Aggregate come from ? if it’s not local stone what’s the point of this excercise ?
It still has to be moved by road from Thorney in one of the most HGV congested areas of the South East. Thorney and the Ivers already have amongst the highest air pollution levels in the country.
This project is totally socially irresponsible.