Boxes and biomass shore up latest UK freight figures
The latest quarterly freight figures have some pleasing headlines. However, beyond the standfirst of growth in domestic intermodal and an upturn in biomass movements, there’s…
UK construction traffic reaches all-time high in latest freight figures
Whatever else may be negatively affecting the UK economy, the country is doing its best to build back better. Whatever catchphrase may be uttered by…
Network Rail Wales under investigation for its bad performance
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is launching an investigation into services in Wales. They say there is persistently poor punctuality and reliability, affecting…
Britain’s big winners go the extra mile in the latest official figures
Rail freight moved across Britain’s railway network had its ups and downs in the last quarter – and that’s no reference to the hilly gradients…
UK economic picture reflected in rocky rail freight stats
In its quarterly review, the Office of Rail and Road has revealed statistics highlighting the impact of the UK’s economic position on freight rail usage…
British infrastructure agency running out of money says leaked report
A leaked report has said there is not enough money to do more than make do and mend for the next five years, and Britain…
Freight driver sentenced to 8 months imprisonment for causing crash
A driver working for a British freight operator has been given a jail sentence for causing a crash with a passenger train. The accident, almost…
January strikes threaten British rail freight says professor
A British academic is warning that this week could be disastrous for rail freight in the UK. The first week in January is normally quiet…
UK Strikes affect latest rail freight figures
The latest figures from the Office of Rail and Road say that the long-running disputes in the railway industry have affected the volumes and performance…