Swanage Railway celebrates surprise gala appearance
A new Class 99 freight locomotive, described as the UK’s most advanced diesel and electric hybrid locomotive, has hauled its first passenger train o…
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Network Rail grants Class 99s interim approval
Network Rail has granted new Class 99 locomotives being introduced by GB Railfreight (GBRf) an Interim Network Rail Statement of Compatibility.
Apple Vision Pro used to train crew on new Class 99 locomotives
Spatial computing is being used for remote learning by GB Railfreight staff ahead of their new Class 99s entering service. The new technology uses the…
More Class 99 locomotives arrive into Bristol
GB Railfreight has announced that another two Class 99 locomotives have arrived in the UK. On Thursday, 27th November, 99003 and 99004 arrived at Bristol…
Class 99 locomotives authorised for use in the UK
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has given GB Railfreight's Class 99 fleet Authorisation for Placing Into Service.
Glasgow Traincare Centre Celebrates 150 Years
Alstom recently opened its Glasgow Traincare Centre for the first time in 25 years.
Class 99 Test Run completes trip to Doncaster
GBRf successfully completed a trial run for 99001 yesterday.
Class 99 locomotives will haul Britannic Explorer services from 2027
A new Belmond train, the Britannic Explorer, will be hauled by GB Railfreight, the leading UK transporter of goods.
First brand new Class 99 locomotive leaves for test track
GB Railfreight has announced that the first Class 99, No. 99001, has left Stadler’s factory, destined for the test track. The locomotive left the factory…
New Class 99 locomotives to use vegetable oil
GB Railfreight has today announced that its new Stadler-built Class 99 locomotives will run off electricity or renewable fuels such as HVO, or Hydrotreated Vegetable…