Germany and England connected by new direct rail freight service

Image: geograph.org.uk. Thomas Nugent

This week sees a new direct rail freight service launched to connect  Cologne with Barking, in the east of Greater London. The new weekly service, with ambitions to rise to a daily train, is operated by TX Logistik. Technically, the service marks a milestone for UK operations. It will be the first time that the versatile T3000 pocket wagons will be seen in regular rail service in Britain. 

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Germany and England connected by new direct rail freight service

Image: geograph.org.uk. Thomas Nugent

This week sees a new direct rail freight service launched to connect  Cologne with Barking, in the east of Greater London. The new weekly service, with ambitions to rise to a daily train, is operated by TX Logistik. Technically, the service marks a milestone for UK operations. It will be the first time that the versatile T3000 pocket wagons will be seen in regular rail service in Britain. 

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