Topic: Leicester

Freight challenge to England’s Burton-Leicester passenger plan

The UK infrastructure agency, Network Rail, has announced a revised plan for the Ivanhoe Line, a historic route that could link several communities (principally Coalville, Ashby and Burton) with Derby. The reopening project, which still...Read more

26-09-2023|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Overhead view of Tritax logistics park at Doncaster

Planning hearing set for Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange

The National Planning Inspectorate will sit in Leicestershire next month to hear arguments over the proposed and somewhat controversial Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange. The project has been called in because of its perceived importance...Read more

24-08-2023|Comment|author: Simon Walton

The prototype Euro Dual locomotive from Stadler on display at a trade show

They’ve got 99 engines but not a problem for GBRf and Stadler

British operator GB Railfreight has agreed a contract with Stadler to provide service and maintenance for their new class 99 bi-mode locomotives. Stadler, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of railway motive power, will cary...Read more

20-04-2023|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Rail freight gives Ivanhoe Line campaigners a head start in reopening

A line saved from closure, because it served freight traffic, has won a significant victory. It is part of a UK government scheme to restore passenger services to parts of the network closed in a...Read more

08-12-2020|1 comment|author: Simon Walton