Topic: Heathrow

Derailment makes triple Friday headache for British network

A triumvirate of deep depressions hit British railways on Friday. Commuters into London Paddington and airline travellers heading for Heathrow were grounded by a freight train derailment just after sunrise. In addition, pickets were on...Read more

05-04-2024|Comment|author: Simon Walton

A freight train passes between tower blocks in London

West London Orbital freight line would connect Heathrow and HS2

Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled ambitious plans to massively upgrade a freight-only spur and rebrand it as the West London Orbital, a link that will connect Hounslow to Hendon and West Hampstead in the...Read more

04-05-2023|Comment|author: Simon Walton

London and South East new centre of gravity for UK rail freight

It is not just modal and traction shift, the rail freight sector is coming to terms with geographical shift too. Rail freight is adjusting to a move away from its traditional power base, says Ralph...Read more

08-07-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton