Topic: Rail haulage

Ukraine moves towards liberalisation of rail freight sector

The Government of Ukraine plans to liberalise the country’s rail freight sector. To this end, a pilot project will be introduced on railways. Until 4 December 2021, the private enterprises will be able to provide...Read more

24-12-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

Freightliner jumbo train, source: Freightliner

Freightliner sets new haulage record in UK

British rail operator Freightliner, a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming (G&W), has successfully hauled a train weighing 4,624 tonnes. It has become the heaviest jumbo train in the UK. The trial transportation of aggregate between...Read more

05-08-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

Freightliner keeps British Steel’s furnaces fed with coal

Freight bottlenecks have been removed at British Steel’s flagship plant thanks to a tailor-made delivery plan devised by rail firm Freightliner. This streamlined logistics operation has enabled the company to meet a demanding delivery schedule...Read more

26-01-2017|Comment|author: Simon Weedy