Emotive locomotive signals digital future
A new route for a ’66. DB Cargo UK has offered up one of its workhorses of the rail freight industry. The first “Shed” in…
DB Cargo UK grounds electric fleet
A negative reaction to Britain’s energy cost crisis has short-circuited the environmental ambitions of another rail freight carrier. This time, it’s DB Cargo UK that…
GB Railfreight signs loco leasing deal with Akiem
British rail freight operator GB Railfreight (GBRf) has announced a ten-year locomotive leasing deal with Akiem, the well-known European rolling stock leasing company. The deal…
Retrofit dual fuel for Britain’s freight workhorses
A partnership between two British companies promises a leap forward in fuel technology. Work by Bristol-based G-volution and SBL-Rail from Manchester could significantly reduce emissions…
German ’66s set for GB Railfreight via Luxembourg
Leasing agent Beacon Rail has announced the transfer of five class 66 diesel locomotives to UK operator GB Railfreight. The first two locomotives have already…
Back to the future for UK rail freight with steam powered ’66
There is a modern twist on the original power source for the railways. An English company is working to convert the diesel workhorse of the…
UK carers and key workers celebrated with loco logo
DB Cargo UK adds a splash of colour in recognition of key workers around the UK, with a specially liveried ’66. Drawing a groan of…
Maritime success in East Midlands
Rapidly developing freight operator Maritime is making a main line express out of its five-days a week flow between the busy east of England port…