Direct Rail Services roll out new fleet of JNA-Z box wagons
A fleet of 25 brand new JNA-Z box wagons from VTG Rail UK, the British arm of the multi-national freight wagon supplier, has entered traffic…
UK logistics sector seeks rail development from next government
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK, CILT(UK), has an eye on the forthcoming General Election. Even though the date has not…
Freight targets are a floor for growth and not a ceiling, says UK report
A parliamentary launch for Rail Partners’ report ‘Freight Britain: An engine for green growth’. The document was formally introduced at the Partners’ annual reception event…
Network Rail’s Easter heavy metal message
Network Rail says the Easter programme of works on the UK rail network should be music to the ears of freight operators. It is delivering…
UK Freight philanthropy: popular charity events return
British freight operators have a noble history of charity support. So it is with no small fanfare that Direct Rail Services has announced the return…
Southampton rail freight investment recognised by minister
The Port of Southampton continues to grow its rail freight operations and capacity. Last week, the UK Minister for Rail and HS2, Huw Merriman, visited…
Intermodal rail freight on high tide at port of Felixstowe
The Port of Felixstowe continues to celebrate significant growth in rail market share. The East Coast port has reinforced its position as the UK’s leading…
North of England freight route rebuild will heavily impact road traffic
Network Rail, the national infrastructure agency for Great Britain, plans to replace the Castleton Bridge this Autumn. That is earlier than usual notice, but this…
Freight could return in Waterloo revamp
A joint future vision for London Waterloo station and its surrounding area has been revealed. The British infrastructure agency Network Rail, and the Borough of…