Further calls for Scotland-England timber traffic
UK timber extraction by rail lags behind European practice, but campaigners propose changes that would help redress the balance. Major reserves on the border between…
Belgian clays to Scotland via Tunnel
Lineas and GB Railfreight have extended their teamwork for another year. From the west coast of Europe to the west coast of Scotland, a frequent…
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…
Tarmac affirms UK construction industry commitment to rail
Construction company Tarmac has strengthened its relationship with rail freight, building on recent developments in England and Scotland. The wider industry can benefit too, they…
Aberdeen origin of long distance tanker traffic
A successful trial of a significant new long-distance operation is underway, but a UK freight operator is keeping plans for shipping raw materials for glossy…
Freight turns the tide at Newhaven, England
There are new horizons opening up for Newhaven, the ferry port on England’s south coast. The fluctuating fortunes of the East Sussex terminal at the…
Shipping forecast: tidal wave of trains for Redcar
A busy week for the deep water port on the east coast of England. Redcar Bulk Terminal reports a full timetable of rail movements, keeping…
HS2, crossrail paused as UK PM and Prince both test positive
While there is controversy about the definition of key worker status, and particularly in the construction sector, the Prime Minister has tested positive for Coronavirus,…
The UK biomass wagon: a feat of engineering
Not coal, but wood pellets fuel up Drax, the power station that helps keep the lights on all over the UK. The high-tech wood pellets…