Topic: Varamis Rail

GWR train and CrossCountry train at the platform

UK logistics operator proves high-speed rail can be low-emission

Specialist express logistics conveyor InterCity RailFreight has been promoting its low-carbon credentials. They were among several stakeholder groups taking part in the debate on the future of logistics within the context of high-speed rail development...Read more

22-02-2023|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Varamis Rail: Britain’s newest freight operator enters high-speed service

Express logistics has moved off the drawing board and on to the rails. Varamis, the independent express logistics operator, has dispatched its first train. Running from Birmingham International to Mossend in Central Scotland, the carrier...Read more

04-11-2022|Comment|author: Simon Walton

UK rail freight can answer the truck driver crisis

Railfreight operators say they have the solution to Britain’s long-term truck driver shortage. A permanent solution to the supply chain shortfall in drivers would be a radical adjustment to make much more use of rail...Read more

02-09-2021|5 comments|author: Simon Walton