Freightliner and Tarmac build on relationship with new contract
The familiar names of Freightliner and Tarmac have signed a wide-ranging contract, cementing their existing relationship. The rail freight haulier will support a number of nationally and commercially important infrastructure projects around the UK. The...Read more
Freightliner shows off showroom-fresh ’59 locomotive
The first dedicated class 59 locomotive of Freightliner has been spotted, sporting its new G&W livery. It demonstrates the continuing partnership of the railway company with Mendip Rail, just as construction materials continue to flow....Read more
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
Freightliner safety message commended at film awards
A powerful safety message film featuring employees from Freightliner UK has won a commendation at an international film awards ceremony. The rail freight operator’s efforts to tackle safety in the workplace were recognised at CineRail...Read more
Freight operators give up 4,000 weekly UK slots
UK rail freight operators are relinquishing more than 4,000 ‘slots’ a week to free up network capacity after a review by Network Rail revealed more than half of the reserved freight paths were not being...Read more