Railway extension boosts rail freight capacity in UK’s north
Network Rail has transformed a disused council tip in High Peak’s Buxton, UK into 430 metres of railway sidings so longer freight trains can serve local quarries. The extension cost 14 million British pounds (16,2...Read more
Freightliner builds new maintenance facility in Ipswich
Freightliner, a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W), is planning to build a new maintenance and fuelling facility at its existing Ipswich freight yard in the UK. Railroad locomotives and wagons will be able...Read more
Freightliner and ONE sign partnership
The newly formed Ocean Network Express (ONE) and rail freight provider Freightliner have signed a deal to guarantee capacity on the main intermodal routes in the UK. According to ONE, the agreement realises a modal...Read more
ETCS retrofit for UK freight fleet
A highly efficient UK rail freight network is a step closer with the signing of a new deal to upgrade the nation’s freight trains with European Train Control System (ETCS) onboard technology. ETCS ensures that trains...Read more
GB Railfreight: rail regulator’s consultation ‘lacks understanding’
GB Railfreight (GBRf) says it has ‘diminished confidence’ in the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) over its consultation on charges to recover fixed network costs. The rail freight operator says it ‘objects strongly’ to the increase...Read more
Green award for Freightliner’s wine recycling scheme
A collaboration between Freightliner UK and drinks logistics specialist Trans Ocean to transport wine in recyclable containers has been commended at the 2017 Global Freight Awards, which recognise the very best of the freight and...Read more
Port of Tilbury unveils new rail freight strategy
The Port of Tilbury, the major trading port gateway for London, has unveiled plans to reinvigorate its entire rail freight infrastructure, including the introduction of regular intermodal services to the Midlands and Scotland. With three rail...Read more
Freightliner UK staff to strike over ‘bullying’ claims
RMT union-affiliated members of staff at Freightliner UK’s Coatbridge Terminal have voted overwhelmingly to strike in a dispute over allegations of bullying and harassment. The National Executive Committee of the RMT, Britain’s largest specialist transport trade...Read more
Freightliner keeps British Steel’s furnaces fed with coal
Freight bottlenecks have been removed at British Steel’s flagship plant thanks to a tailor-made delivery plan devised by rail firm Freightliner. This streamlined logistics operation has enabled the company to meet a demanding delivery schedule...Read more
Teesport terminal seeks improved UK infrastructure
The owners of one of the UK’s newest seaport rail terminals are pushing for an improved national infrastructure to enable it to accommodate more cargo and protect its future development. Two years after Teesport Intermodal Rail...Read more