Topic: Scotland

GBRf pitches for Scottish business

The head of a leading rail freight operator in Britain has made its case for more business in Scotland, which would grow the overall market and reduce rural road miles. John Smith, the founder and chief...Read more

04-02-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton

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Scotland sets aside 25 million to boost rail freight industry

The Scottish government has announced to dedicate 25 million British pounds (28.8 million Euros) of ring-fenced funds to the rail freight industry. This is supposed to support the sector for the next five years. This...Read more

15-05-2019|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

Scottish rail freight community sets plan for growth

The Scottish freight community has launched a joint strategy to grow the amount of freight on the rails, as part of plans to meet a target of 7.5 percent growth set by the Scottish Government...Read more

19-03-2019|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

Rail freight line Port of Liverpool-Mossend now open

A new rail freight service between the Port of Liverpool and Mossend near Glasgow was opened on 8 May. The service provides for a new link to the deep-sea port for Scottish exporters, enabling them...Read more

09-05-2018|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen