Topic: Victa Railfreight

UK timber trials prepare the way for fresh freight flows

The success of timber train trials in the north of Scotland has raised hopes for more new freight services across the UK. Industry and lobby groups are increasingly aware that freight must play a bigger...Read more

16-09-2020|1 comment|author: Simon Walton

Timber train anoint to depart at Altnabreac

Timber triumphantly returns to Scottish railways after eleven-year break

Trails have successfully begun to move timber by rail in Scotland for the first time in over a decade. The southbound flow originates at Georgemas Junction, and has potential to breathe new life into Scotland’s...Read more

07-08-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Aerial shot of Dove Holes quarry complex in the High Peaks

Cemex UK pouring resources into rail

The aggregates conglomerate Cemex is looking to build on its relationship with rail in the UK. They have already upgraded facilities at their Derbyshire quarry, and their handling facility in Salford, Greater Manchester. There is...Read more

20-02-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Rail safety course for construction workers is ‘ideal opportunity’

The Rail Freight Group (RFG) has welcomed a new training course offering rail safety awareness training to the construction materials industry. Shaped by the RFG’s own construction working group, the course is targeting those working...Read more

17-03-2017|Comment|author: Simon Weedy