Freight
New Madrid to London freight train service begins thanks to Tesco
This month, Transfesa Logistics will begin a new express freight train service to the UK using refrigerated containers.
Ely rail capacity upgrade – public consultation begins
Today marks the start of 6 weeks of public consultations about the upgrading of the railway network in the Ely...
Doncaster’s iPort Rail receives two industry awards – in one week!
Doncaster's iPort Rail has announced that it has been awarded two industry awards in less than a week.
Two major HS2 contracts for GB Railfreight and Rail Stone Solutions
Two new contracts to support the first phase of HS2 have been unveiled by GB Railfreight (GBRf) and Rail Stone...
Major project begins at Daventry Rail Freight Terminal in Northamptonshire
A major capacity boost is expected to the rail freight network in the UK as work has begun on a...
GB Railfreight extends Drax contract until 2025
GB Railfreight has announced that they have agreed with Drax to extend their contract to transport biomass from UK ports...
GB Railfreight announce new Southampton to East Midlands service
As the UK emerges from the coronavirus lockdown, GB Railfreight has announced a new intermodal train service from the Port...
Five year Drax biomass contract for DB Cargo
DB Cargo UK has signed a new five-year' hook and haul' contract to transport supplies to Drax.
Newhaven Marine Aggregate Terminal in Sussex to focus on rail freight
Network Rail has completed modification work to the network at Newhaven Marine Station and develops rail freight capacity and supports...
GBRf and DB Cargo confirm Class 60 locomotive maintenance contract
GB Railfreight has announced a three year deal with DB Cargo UK to complete maintenance on ten Class 60 locomotives...
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