Electric multiple unit glinting in the sunshine with train nameplate The Varamis Express

Network Rail jumps on board with express logistics operator Varamis

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The British infrastructure agency Network Rail is claiming a share of the laurels for the successful launch of the country’s first independent dedicated express logistics operator, Varamis Rail. The Doncaster-headquartered company has been quietly building operational reliability on its overnight all-electric parcels and light goods service between Birmingham and Glasgow. The company runs repurposed former passenger units and has ambitions to grow its network around Great Britain.

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Author: Simon Walton

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Electric multiple unit glinting in the sunshine with train nameplate The Varamis Express

Network Rail jumps on board with express logistics operator Varamis

Image: Network Rail

The British infrastructure agency Network Rail is claiming a share of the laurels for the successful launch of the country’s first independent dedicated express logistics operator, Varamis Rail. The Doncaster-headquartered company has been quietly building operational reliability on its overnight all-electric parcels and light goods service between Birmingham and Glasgow. The company runs repurposed former passenger units and has ambitions to grow its network around Great Britain.

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