Topic: Midland main line

Ground level shot of class 66 locomotive awaiting departure from East Midlands Gateway

St Albans freight terminal proposals move forward with land purchase

If local opposition and media are to be understood, then the controversial rail freight terminal proposals for the former Radlett Aerodrome near St Albans is a step closer to realisation. A difficult land purchase has...Read more

27-07-2023|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Freightliner aggregates train passes a wooded section of line near Dronfield

Freight will benefit from Midland Main Line upgrade

The British infrastructure agency, Network Rail, is engaged with upgrading the Midland Main Line between London and the cities of Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and Sheffield. The work will enhance capacity on the route and eventually...Read more

17-01-2023|1 comment|author: Simon Walton

UK Strike Day One: Almost all out, almost all stop

Solidarity with the strike on the UK railway network has been very high on day one. The members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport trades union (RMT) have been picketing depots, signalling centres and stations...Read more

21-06-2022|Comment|author: Simon Walton

UK plans for northern ports gauge clearance

UK’s government has announced its Integrated Rail Plan. According the RailFreight Group, which represent the industry int he UK, there are some positive notes. Mostly, it will be “transformative for northern ports”.Read more

19-11-2021|Comment|author: Simon Walton