UK intermodal service connects the Solent and the Mersey
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has launched a new intermodal service connecting the south coast port of Southampton on the Solent Estuary and Widnes on the River…
UK East West Rail embraces rail freight into enhanced project
East West Rail, a transformative project aiming to reconnect Oxford and Cambridge through a direct rail route, is poised to unlock new opportunities with the…
Freightliner UK takes green leap into the blue with DP World modal shift
In a significant move towards greener and more sustainable supply chains, Freightliner has thrown its weight behind the DP World modal shift programme, announced recently.…
UK: DP World launches major modal shift plan with financial incentives
DP World has unveiled its ambitious ‘Modal Shift Programme’ aimed at encouraging customers to choose rail transportation over road for their imported goods. The program…
Nuneham Viaduct restored to rail traffic
Rail is on the move again across Nuneham Viaduct. The bridge, in the south west of England, collapsed on 3 April, blocking the Didcot –…
Vital English freight route closed over bridge fears
The Nuneham viaduct in Oxfordshire, which carries the Southampton to the Midlands freight spine over the River Thames, has been closed today (4 April) due…
London Gateway owners invest in rail infrastructure
The owners of London Gateway have announced a multi-million pound investment in new rail infrastructure at the port terminal. The most visible example will be…
Freightliner and ONE launch first-ever service with GD+ fuel
Rail freight operator Freightliner, a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming, and intermodal specialists Ocean Network Express (ONE) have agreed to realise their commitment towards a…
DP World launches London and Southampton intermodal connection
A new intermodal train service connecting port operator DP World’s container terminals at London Gateway and Southampton has been successfully launched. The promoter claims the…
Twelve new daily freight paths in Oxford upgrade
Network Rail has announced a timetable for the next phase of its strategically significant Oxford Corridor project. While the public eye has fallen on the…
Southampton – Fawley branch a step closer – but it doesn’t go to Fawley
Network Rail, the British infrastructure management agency, has launched a consultation on plans to reintroduce passenger services on the moribund freight-only railway between Southampton Central,…
Race hots up in bidding for Great British Railways new headquarters
With the closing date for bids tomorrow (16 March) there is intense competition among communities aspiring to become the headquarters for the new overarching management…