Topic: Gascoigne Wood

Long shot of line of tank wagons painted green and standing in a siding at Gascoigne Wood

Tanker wagons roll into UK history

Four wheels on my wagon. A rake of historic two-axle tank wagons has just been retired from active service. They were moved on their last trip from Scotland to the MCL Group sidings near Selby...Read more

10-02-2023|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Rail freight development back on the agenda in Yorkshire

A former industrial site, which planning authorities have previously rejected for development, is back in the market as a potential rail freight terminal. Gascoigne Wood, the site of a former open cast coal mine, is...Read more

14-01-2022|Comment|author: Simon Walton

West Midlands Interchange. Photo: Four Ashes

Plans for rail freight interchange in Yorkshire rejected

Rail freight developers in the north of England have been told to think again. Plans for a new strategic rail freight interchange in Yorkshire have been rejected on appeal. Promoters Harworth Group PLC had hoped...Read more

22-05-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton