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
After British Freeports come rail connected Scottish Green Freeports
The mouthful of “Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport”, and the rather easier on the ear “Forth Green Freeport” have been jointly selected by the Scottish and UK governments to become Scotland’s first green freeports....Read more
Plastic pipes by rail between England and Scotland
Rail freight is contributing to the UK’s net-zero ambitions with practical assistance. Manufacturers, logistics experts and rail freight operators have collaborated to move environmentally responsible plastic products by environmentally sustainable rail freight. The project involves...Read more
Grangemouth is Scotland’s newest rail hub
The Port of Grangemouth has commissioned its new three million pound (3.3 million euros) rail freight hub. The works, which modernised and expanded an existing but limited facility, has created twin sidings, capable of handling...Read more
Scottish port operator announces rail expansion for Grangemouth
Forth Ports, the operators of Scottish container terminal Grangemouth have announced a development programme to enhance rail handling facilities at the Central Scotland terminal. The three million British pounds (3.3 million euros) investment will double...Read more
UK ports connection answers underlying logistics issues
Trials of a direct weekend intermodal service connecting Grangemouth in Central Scotland and Tilbury near London, have been made permanent. While proving attractive for trade in and out of the UK, the service is also...Read more