Topic: Biomass

Four gentlemen in orange high visibility vests pose in front of a Drax liveried hopper wagon

UK Rail Minister Huw Merriman applauds innovation at WH Davis

A boost for UK rail freight and manufacturing. That was the conclusion of a ministerial visit last week to the only independent freight rolling stock manufacturer in the UK. In a show of support for...Read more

14-09-2023|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Image shot from the quayside as bulk load is transferred from a ship at Port of Tyne

Rail freight key to Port of Tyne and Drax renewable energy partnership

The UK journey towards sustainable energy growth is a little further down the line. The Port of Tyne, serving the Newcastle area on the north-east coast of England, has signed a new agreement with Drax,...Read more

31-08-2023|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Drax power station at sunset with marshland in foreground

British power generator Drax orders new WH Davis biomass fleet

Drax, the UK’s biggest generator of renewable electricity, is expanding its rail fleet, with an order for UK built rolling stock. The iconic cooling towers of the power station complex will be better served by...Read more

16-11-2022|Comment|author: Simon Walton

GBRf and Drax in new 5-year biomass contract

GB Railfreight (GBRf) and energy generation company Drax have agreed to extend their contract to transport supplies of sustainable biomass from UK ports to Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire until 2025. Drax supplies eleven...Read more

10-08-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Unsung heroes keeping locked-down Britain rolling

While intermodal trains are now rushing past each other on the main lines of the UK, enjoying the same status as express passenger services, there are other loads out on the rails, just as important...Read more

24-03-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton