Freight - Page 12

An ambitious plan has been proposed to re-power a Class 60 locomotive using steam.

Maggie Simpson on measures the next government must take to boost the freight sector and beat targets

Train operators, container port owners and supply chain experts describe the paths that the government and the freight companies should take for growth.

Freightliner has partnered with Siemens Mobility for a pioneering project to equip its Class 66V locomotive, 66591, with the European Train Control System (ETCS). This marks a significant milestone for the industry, as Freightliner will become the first operator to retrofit a locomotive with ETCS in-house.

Growth targets need to be set for freight in the future, regardless of which party gains power in July’s general election as well as ensuring the ambitious targets are met and innovation and investment in the rail freight sector is supported.

An accident report has found that an electric locomotive ran 750 metres beyond a signal at danger (red) last August because it was travelling too fast to stop in time.

Rail Freight Group (RFG) has unveiled its 'Delivered by Rail Freight' manifesto, a new cross-industry campaign emphasising rail's critical role in transporting essential goods throughout Great Britain.

Back in December 2023, the Government finally published its long-awaited rail freight growth target, setting an ambition to increase rail freight by 75% up to 2050.

DP World has extended its Modal Shift Programme until the end of next year. The programme is aiming to move 40% of freight at its terminal in Southampton via rail by 2026 and with it, removing thousands of trucks off the country’s roads.

Scotland’s trade union movement has called for a “nationalised freight operator” to grow the sector north of the border - but the Scottish Government says it has “no plans” to consider this.