Topic: Class 90

I am the backbone of the economy - special livery for a class 90 electric locomotive in service with DB Cargo UK

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 has has been forced to sideline an electric traction fleet...Read more

25-07-2023|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Logistics operator celebrates a centenary by supporting leading charity

Malcolm Group, the Scottish company best known for its logistics operations, is celebrating its centenary in 2022 with a specially liveried locomotive. The electric class 90, owned by DB Cargo UK handling rail operations for...Read more

31-03-2022|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Freightliner takes down electric locos due to high electricity prices

The shocking rise in electricity prices has sparked some rail freight operators into a startling scenario. Electric locomotives are to be stopped and operators will resort to diesel traction instead. This would pose difficult questions...Read more

13-10-2021|Comment|author: Simon Walton

New fleet for Freightliner UK

Work continues to transform former passenger expresses into sturdy freight work horses. Examples of a tried and tested British electric locomotive design are being given a second lease on life as part of the Freightliner...Read more

29-06-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton

More electric traction for UK freight

With passenger fleets updating to new, multiple unit operations, there is a tried and tested fleet of electric locomotives ready for a new life at the head of freight trains around the UK. Efficient hand-me-down-history is...Read more

20-05-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton