Find alternative Brexit ports UK business and freight operators told
The UK government has issued a veiled warning that it expects disruption at the busy English Channel ports in the immediate aftermath of the Brexit transition period ending on 31 December. Politicians in London have...Read more
English freight line is among those examined for passengers
A railway line near Southampton, saved from complete closure by military and freight traffic, has been examined for the possible reintroduction of passenger services. The Fawley Branch, which extends for about five miles (eight kilometres)...Read more
Freightliner celebrates key workers and relaunches important UK intermodal distribution
UK operator Freightliner has named one of its newly acquired electric locos in recognition of key workers around the country. The ceremony took place at historic Crewe works. The company has also relaunched an intermodal...Read more
New contract renews DB Cargo UK support for china clay industry in Cornwall
Imerys, the French owners of china clay extraction interests in Cornwall, has signed a new two-year contract with DB Cargo UK. The deal extends the relationship between the mining company and the rail freight operator,...Read more
UK projects shovel ready to enhance freight network
Over a dozen projects to improve the rail network have been identified in England, according to specialist consultancy Bootham Network Solutions. All of the proposals are relatively modest in scope, such as junction improvements and...Read more
Transpennine upgrade funding pledged by UK government and welcomed by freight operators
Work on the Transpennine main line between Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester, has been strengthened by a funding package announced by the UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. 589 million British pounds (646 million Euros) has been...Read more
New Southampton to East Midlands intermodal from GB Railfreight
GB Railfreight has commenced a new daily intermodal service from Southampton to East Midlands Gateway, the recently opened terminal near Derby. The operation is in association with Solent Stevedores, the company operating rail terminal facilities...Read more
UK operator DC Rail highlights the freight benefits of HS2
Specialist bulk transporter DC Rail has collaborated with HS2 to produce a video, anticipating the freight industry benefits of the huge UK high speed rail project. The Midlands based operator supplies London construction projects, and...Read more
Breedon Aggregates adds to bulk flows from UK quarry
Independent aggregates supplier Breedon has turned once again to rail to fulfill a prestigious London HS2 contract, and there is a Welsh steel connection too. With 900 million tonnes of heavy raw materials in its...Read more
Stobart back in UK rail business under new management
The rail and civil engineering assets of Stobart Group have been bought out of dissolution by German investors Bavaria Industries, which specialises in engineering recovery. The other business with the Stobart name withdrew last month...Read more
From air base to rail freight terminal near London
A former strategic military airfield near London is to become a strategic rail freight interchange, despite significant local opposition. It is the abbey town of St Albans. What part to play for the UK’s newest...Read more
Britain’s intermodal traffic boxed in by container concerns
Disruptions to the international supply chain have put container traffic in a spin. Racking up storage fees may be welcome income for port operators, but only while sufficient capacity exists. With intermodal accounting for nearly...Read more
Sparks fly as UK freight leaders unite on decarbonisation
Major representative bodies and stakeholders are today seeking progress on a national initiative to make the railways net-zero carbon by 2050, in line with the UK government target set out in legislation.Read more
Road vehicles hit UK rail bridges 5 times a day
According to Network Rail figures, there are five incidents a day where road vehicles hit UK rail bridges. Prosecutions, fines and compensation does not solve the issue, they say, and careless road drivers are making...Read more
Rail industry left out of UK chancellor’s plan for jobs
After last week’s announcement by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in which he committed to ‘build, build, build’, the rail industry was hoping for some detail in today’s statement from UK chancellor Rishi Sunak. However,...Read more
London and South East new centre of gravity for UK rail freight
It is not just modal and traction shift, the rail freight sector is coming to terms with geographical shift too. Rail freight is adjusting to a move away from its traditional power base, says Ralph...Read more