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RICHARD CLINNICK analyses a Transport Scotland consultation on the prospects for the country’s rail freight industry

The amount of freight lifted on the railways in the second quarter of 2015-2016 was down 18.4%, compared with the corresponding period last year.

Biomass trains from Port of Liverpool form part of a massive contract win for GB Railfreight. RICHARD CLINNICK reports on how the deal was won

GB Railfreight Managing Director John Smith has called for efficient usage of capacity.

GBRf MD John Smith responds to Government announcement

DB Schenker claims a record improvement in operational performance with 96.3% of mail trains arriving at their destination within ten minutes of the schedule.

Network Rail has joined the board of the RFC North Sea-Med management, making it easier to operate trains across the continent.

The first trains have entered Crossrail’s tunnel at Plumstead in southeast London. A 465 metre-long concrete train was hauled into the tunnel by GBRf '66s'.

Four GBRf staff have worked together to operate charity railtours, so far raising more than £50,000

DB Schenker calls for government support for UK manufacturing, as closures and cuts to steelworks across the country threaten to reduce rail freight volumes.