Colas Rail enters French rail freight market with new subsidiary
Colas Rail, a rail company active in the United Kingdom, can now carry out traction and freight operations in France. This will be possible through…
UK Rail Reform Bill delayed by … late running reform bills
In an announcement to everyone awaiting the arrival of the Rail Reform Bill, the UK Government apologises for the late arrival of their service. This…
UK Midlands Connect spotlights the need for increased regional capacity
In the UK, the key to the movement of rail freight is an efficient Midlands network. A huge proportion of the nation’s commerce passes through…
A deeper Felixstowe poses challenges for rail freight
The Port of Felixstowe, Britain’s busiest intermodal port and rail freight terminal, just got bigger. Work has been completed to deepen the approach channels and…
Britain reveals Sustainable Rail Blueprint
The independently appointed Railway Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has published its comprehensive vision for the future of rail sustainability. The Sustainable Rail Blueprint, an…
Rail Freight Group opens mentoring scheme
The Rail Freight Group (RFG), the UK rail freight trade association, has announced the launch of its 2024 cross-member mentoring programme. The initiative aims to…
UK’s Victoria-era tracks are on a race against the changing climate
Bigger trains, bigger loads, and bigger weather. The legacy of Britain’s railway system is a persistent challenge for Network Rail, the infrastructure agency in the…
England’s Economic Heartland sees freight opportunities despite recent drawbacks
Better links between places with limited connectivity, the creation of multi-transport interchanges and better rail flows to airports and ports are all part of the…
London’s next stop Brent Cross West – rail freight says you’re welcome
Rail freight has delivered a lot in London, but one of the biggest projects has been hiding in plain sight. The London borough of Barnet…