Freight considered in integrated rail future for Greater Manchester
It has been something of the poor cousin to Manchester’s famously successful tram network. Traditional heavy rail in the region has lagged behind in popularity…
Associated British Ports tell consultation to remember rail freight
In response to the public consultation on the future of transport in northern England, Associated British Ports have told the regional body, Transport for the…
Manchester freight facilities benefit from signalling upgrade
Signalling upgrades to Freightliner’s Manchester terminal, and the DB Cargo and GB Railfreight infrastructure at the Trafford Park Euro Terminal are part of what has…
Transpennine upgrade funding pledged by UK government and welcomed by freight operators
Work on the Transpennine main line between Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester, has been strengthened by a funding package announced by the UK Transport Secretary Grant…