Freightliner and Tarmac build on relationship with new contract
The familiar names of Freightliner and Tarmac have signed a wide-ranging contract, cementing their existing relationship. The rail freight haulier will support a number of nationally and commercially important infrastructure projects around the UK. The...Read more
Tarmac affirms UK construction industry commitment to rail
Construction company Tarmac has strengthened its relationship with rail freight, building on recent developments in England and Scotland. The wider industry can benefit too, they say.Read more
Aberdeen origin of long distance tanker traffic
A successful trial of a significant new long-distance operation is underway, but a UK freight operator is keeping plans for shipping raw materials for glossy magazine production under wraps.Read more
Down to earth construction terminal opens in London
All the grit, toil and spoil of construction. DB Cargo UK has announced the official opening of its new rail freight terminal in Cricklewood, north London, designed to deal will all that. The 151-hectare site will facilitate...Read more
Tarmac funded to move more freight to rail
The Scottish Government has allocated 1.49 million British pounds (1.72 million euros) to Tarmac in a Freight Facilities Grant (FFG). The grant, part of a funding initiative that has been dormant, will make possible significant...Read more
GB Railfreight revamps coal hoppers for Tarmac
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has converted dozens of traditional ‘coal hopper’ rail freight cars to move construction aggregate from quarries operated by Tarmac in the UK. Also known as Vulcan wagons, they have had the middle...Read more