Topic: Russell Group

Aerial shot of Coatbridge Freightliner terminal in Scotland

Scotland’s Russell Group acquires Freightliner Coatbridge

Glasgow-headquartered Russell Group, also known by variations on the founder’s name, John G. Russell, has bought over the Coatbridge Rail Terminal, currently operated by Freightliner. Insiders have been expecting the move for some time, and...Read more

17-04-2024|Comment|author: Simon Walton

A track level view of the overhead crane at Highland Spring Bottling Plant terminal in Scotland. The red ballast contrasts with the heather on the hills and the grey skies overhead

A modest Scottish rail freight terminal is an industry pathfinder

It may only make a ripple in national rail freight terms, but the Highland Spring rail terminal, on the edge of the Scottish Highlands, could open the tap on a flood of freight developments. It...Read more

20-10-2023|6 comments|author: Simon Walton

Class 66 locomotive hauling a train of Russell containers under a leaden sky

Scotland’s Ravenscraig terminal divides people and politicians

Residents of Ravenscraig, a district of Motherwell, southeast of Glasgow, have rallied against a proposed rail freight hub in their community. The plans have been tabled by Russell Group, a local company seeking to expand...Read more

09-08-2023|1 comment|author: Simon Walton

Industry supports UK rail freight

Amidst all the confrontational rhetoric of disputes and strike action, there are some words of consideration for rail freight. Caught in the storm without being blamed for the weather, rail freight is taking a hit...Read more

23-06-2022|Comment|author: Simon Walton

New terminals planned in England and Scotland

New freight terminals planned for Scotland and England have had mixed responses from the neighbours. In central Scotland a new proposal occupying part of a former steel works has met fierce opposition from local residents....Read more

01-04-2021|Comment|author: Simon Walton