Today in RailFreight Live: a UK special
New research shows rail freight is levelling up Britain’s economy and cutting emissions across the country. The Value of Rail Freight report, from the Rail…
Freightliner gets share of stock moves for Wales
UK operator Freightliner has begun the move of nearly 200 units in an extensive operation for Transport for Wales. The national agency in Cardiff is…
UK rail freight copes with coronavirus
Since March the rail freight industry in the UK has been among the most appreciative of the key workers who have kept the country running during…
Freightliner and Tarmac build on relationship with new contract
The familiar names of Freightliner and Tarmac have signed a wide-ranging contract, cementing their existing relationship. The rail freight haulier will support a number of…
Freightliner shows off showroom-fresh ’59 locomotive
The first dedicated class 59 locomotive of Freightliner has been spotted, sporting its new G&W livery. It demonstrates the continuing partnership of the railway company…
More electric traction for UK freight
With passenger fleets updating to new, multiple unit operations, there is a tried and tested fleet of electric locomotives ready for a new life at…
Freightliner safety message commended at film awards
A powerful safety message film featuring employees from Freightliner UK has won a commendation at an international film awards ceremony. The rail freight operator’s efforts…
Freight operators give up 4,000 weekly UK slots
UK rail freight operators are relinquishing more than 4,000 ‘slots’ a week to free up network capacity after a review by Network Rail revealed more…
ERFA President Lindsay Durham puts focus on market share ‘prize’
The European Rail Freight Association’s (ERFA) new President, Lindsay Durham, says there is a need to focus on the ‘prize’ of increasing rail’s market share…