Topic: Genesee & Wyoming

Freightliner celebrates key workers and relaunches important UK intermodal distribution

UK operator Freightliner has named one of its newly acquired electric locos in recognition of key workers around the country. The ceremony took place at historic Crewe works. The company has also relaunched an intermodal...Read more

31-07-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Freightliner jumbo train, source: Freightliner

Freightliner sets new haulage record in UK

British rail operator Freightliner, a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming (G&W), has successfully hauled a train weighing 4,624 tonnes. It has become the heaviest jumbo train in the UK. The trial transportation of aggregate between...Read more

05-08-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

Freightliner Europe’s new CEO appointed

The US-based Genesee & Wyoming group has appointed Gary R Long as Chief Executive Officer of its UK/Europe operations, which is led by the UK’s Freightliner rail freight group. Long joined G&W in 2013, having previously...Read more

04-07-2017|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

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

23-06-2017|Comment|author: Simon Weedy