Topic: David Fletcher

Class 56 diesel locomotive in a grey livery working a train of blue open wagons in a countryside setting

Britain’s DCRail boosts heavy haul capability

DCRail has moved to enhance its bulk and heavy haul freight capabilities. The rail freight arm of the Cappagh Group has finalised an agreement to acquire Class 56 locomotive 56301 from Class 56 Locomotives Limited....Read more

06-12-2023|Comment|author: Simon Walton

In a high visibility jacket, an inspector from the Office of Rail and Road stands with his back to the camera supervising evening intermodal operations

Britain’s big winners go the extra mile in the latest official figures

Rail freight moved across Britain’s railway network had its ups and downs in the last quarter – and that’s no reference to the hilly gradients on the line. DCRail and Colas posted record distances travelled...Read more

22-09-2023|Comment|author: Simon Walton

UK social media star influences rail freight

The UK’s most famous rail enthousiast, Francis Bourgeois, a titan of TikTok and Instagram, has been spotted influencing online fans from the cab of a freight locomotive. The ever-smiling social media star has been promoting...Read more

09-12-2021|1 comment|author: Simon Walton

DCRail doubles up on new aggregates flows across the UK

DCRail, the Derby-based bulk transfer specialists, have celebrated the start of June by announcing two additions to their portfolio of operations. The company posted pictures and commentary on flows from the north west to east...Read more

23-06-2021|1 comment|author: Simon Walton

DC Rail staying busy for UK future economy

Rail freight operators who have adapted best to the radical changes brought about by Coronavirus crisis are seeing busy timetables and order books. Many operators agree that the answer to the crisis is to keep...Read more

01-04-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton