Varamis rolls into Liverpool Street
The UK express logistics boom continues. Independent carrier Varamis Rail has unveiled its fifth train, only weeks after adding a fourth electric multiple unit to…
Rail beats uLEZ for London’s express logistics
It’s rare for rail freight to make the mainstream pages of the newspapers, at least for the right reasons. However, the hot topic of express…
Intercity Railfreight on board with eight operators
Utilising spare capacity on scheduled passenger services is the business model of Intercity Railfreight. How the company utilises that space, to the benefit of their…
UK express logistics booms on the back of Varamis Rail’s rapid rise
The UK’s express logistics market by rail may be on the brink of a significant expansion. Varamis Rail, a relatively new player in the industry,…
London Waterloo at heart of radical rail freight proposals
The Cross River Partnership, a non-profit organisation dedicated to sustainable urban development, has set sights on Britain’s busiest passenger terminal. The partnership wants to turn…
UK champion speaks up for express logistics by rail
Putting premium light loads on rail is not only fast, it’s reliable too, says a long-term operator in the sector. With the logistics industry reawakening…
UK logistics operator proves high-speed rail can be low-emission
Specialist express logistics conveyor InterCity RailFreight has been promoting its low-carbon credentials. They were among several stakeholder groups taking part in the debate on the…
Penzance investment means all change at the end of the line
A multi-million-pound project is underway at Penzance, in the southwest of England. A new stabling and maintenance facility is under construction. When operational, it will…
UK’s fresh look at freight capacity of train stations
A Network Rail report casts new light on the capacity of major passenger stations to handle light logistics. A broader return to handling less than…