UK strikes called off at Network Rail, operators still under threat
The British infrastructure agency Network Rail has confirmed that strike action called by the trades union RMT has been suspended. Staff at Network Rail, including…
A week of talks to settle strike disputes in the UK
Strikes crippled the British rail network in the first week of January. The long-running disputes on the network combined into the most prolonged period of…
UK strikes: union announces widespread November strikes and ballot for further action
The summer of discontent on the British railway network looks set to continue throughout the winter. In an escalation of action, the RMT trades union…
‘Freight belongs on rail!’ campaign launched in London
DB Cargo UK celebrated the official commissioning of their new London terminal by making it the venue for the launch of a major new campaign…
Modal shift now, rail freight industry tells UK government
The UK Government must support shifting freight from road to rail for a greener economic recovery, says the rail industry representative body Rail Delivery Group.…
UK leaders debate on RailFreight Live: staff, skills, sectors
Challenges face the rail freight industry in meeting the ambitions laid out in the recent Value of Rail Freight report. That was the primary take…
Porterbrook to develop dedicated freight strategy
Porterbrook, the rolling stock owner and asset management company, is planning its first dedicated freight strategy. The company, which collaborates with a wide family of…
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…
UK report offers new appraisal of rail
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…
UK freight engages with Rail Week for the next generation engineers
Despite the pandemic, UK rail freight operators are finding ways to support the Rail Week initiative, aimed at encouraging school children to consider careers in…
UK rail freight offers cautious welcome back to passenger sector
With a new timetable introduced today, much of the UK passenger network is now operating at almost pre-pandemic levels of service. While passenger numbers are…
Coronavirus UK: rail freight staff labelled protected as ‘key workers’
The British government has answered calls from the rail freight industry. It has acted to protect the professions of those directly involved in the food…