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Preparing for the trial at BCIMO. // Credit: Argenta
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New rail freight safety product tested in the Black Country

BCIMO used to gather data on product to improve rail freight safety.

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GB Railfreight’s first train of its new service connecting Southampton to Hams Hall. // Credit: GB Railfreight
Freight

Intermodal freight service launched between South Coast and the Midlands

GB Railfreight launches Southampton to Hams Hall intermodal service.

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Coatbridge Terminal
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Russell Group acquires Scottish railfreight terminal

Russell Group has announced that they have successfully acquired Coatbridge Rail Terminal in a move to strengthen their commitment to…

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Welsh Steel Works to introduce replacement for Class 08 locomotives

Leasing company Porterbrook has purchased three Zephir 'LOK 16.300' depot shunters for…

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iPort logistic terminal.
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Multi-million-pound upgrade begins at Yorkshire freight terminal

Due for completion in 2025

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Video: DRS welcomes 25 new JNA-Z box wagons from VTG Rail UK

Direct Rail Services (DRS) is bringing a fleet of twenty-five new JNA-Z…

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GB Railfreight partners with Great Ormond Street Hospital

New charity partner for the freight operator has been announced

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Aerial view of the 2022 Open Day at Crewe. // Credit: DRS
Carlisle

Tickets available for rail depot open day in Cumbria

Once again this year, Direct Rail Services (DRS), which is part of…

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JNA-X box wagons
GB Railfreight

GB Railfreight places order for more box wagons

GB Railfreight adds more box wagons to its fleet.

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England

LeShuttle reaches major Freight Milestone

LeShuttle has transported its 35 millionth lorry through the channel tunnel.

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Varamis launch
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Varamis Rail promotes electric rail logistics at London Liverpool Street event

Yesterday (Wednesday 13 March), rail logistics company Varamis Rail hosted an event…

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First deliveries of wood have now been made to the Leuna biorefinery by rail
DB Cargo

Finnish biochemicals company partners with DB Cargo to supply German biorefinery

The first deliveries of wood chips from UPM Biochemicals have been delivered…

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Rail Cargo Group service from Germany to Italy. // Credit: ÖBB
Austria

Expanded freight train services to Italy announced

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has expanded its network with new connections to…

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