Topic: Light goods

Freight a boost to Norfolk Orbital campaigners

Prospects for rail development are being boosted by anticipated freight traffic. The light logistics revival and the fast developing parcels industry is fuelling the reinstatement ambitions of campaign groups around the UK. The UK government...Read more
|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Plans move ahead for Orion light goods

Rail Operations (UK) have revealed their latest ambitions for a Britain-wide, high-speed light goods service. Of all the current plans and existing operations, RO (UK) has the most extensive intentions. The specialist freight and rail...Read more
|Comment|author: Simon Walton
GWR train and CrossCountry train at the platform

Pandemic promotes growth in passenger load freight

UK ‘on passenger train’ logistics operator Intercity Railfreight has announced expansion of its same-day delivery network. In response to the anticipated need for rapid medical supplies deployment, the company has secured agreements with long distance...Read more
|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Modern mixed train trial for Scandinavia

Mixed trains, conveying passengers and goods, are part of a funded trial in Sweden. A trio of stakeholders, made up of multinational tech firm SilverRail, passenger rail operator Snälltåget, and logistics company Airmee, will share...Read more
|Comment|author: Simon Walton