Freight - Page 3

The Rail Freight Group is asking for freight capacity to be protected and safeguarded for growth. Freightliner 66550 charges through Colchester on August 10 2023, with the 0459 Trafford Park-Felixstowe North intermodal. PAUL BIGGS.

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The next government must turbo-charge freight growth

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

Freight 24 Jun

Freightliner 66504 overshadowed by Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station. The company wants guaranteed train paths. Pic: JACK BOSKETT

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What rail freight needs to survive and thrive

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

Policy 24 Jun

On May 19, 59101 Village of Chantry hauls the 1142 Merehead Quarry-Theale aggregates train through Newbury Racecourse. Operated by DB Cargo, the train includes former coal hoppers displaced following the collapse of that sector. The amount of coal carried by rail is at its lowest since 1984-1985. KEN BRUNT.

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RAIL Live 2024 – We need ambition and a level playing field in rail freight

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.

Freight 21 Jun

Freightliner 66558 at Eastleigh on October 16 2014. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Rail Freight Group sets out ambitions ahead of general election

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.

Rail Freight Group 11 Jun

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Opinion: Government sets a target for rail freight

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.

Freight 7 Jun

The Modal Shift Programme at DP World Southampton has prevented thousands of truck journeys

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DP World extends its Modal Shift Programme

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.

Rail freight 7 Jun

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Freight train derails after passing signal set at danger

A GB Railfreight train derailed after passing a signal set at danger

Derailment 17 Apr

GB Railfreight 69007 passes Silt Drove (March) with the 0816 March Yard-Middleton Towers sand train on March 27. This was the first day GBRf entrusted a Class 69 with this work, hence having 66789 tucked inside as insurance. Network Rail has targets to grow freight use and is continuing to apply dispensations to allow heavy axle load traffic to run.

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Construction traffic a key factor for freight growth plan

Regional plans vary with viaduct and bridge renewals, container terminals, power stations and other building works

Freight 16 Apr

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Provide support and we will invest, freight operators tell the Government

Freight operators are ready to invest in new trains, facilities and in skills, providing the Government offers support to help the market grow.

Freight 6 Mar

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Freight's future is in ISO containers

The ISO container system works well (and has done so for many decades) and is great for global transport. The goods can be loaded, sealed, and are secure and safe until the seal is broken by the end customer.

Freight 5 Mar

Owing to a landslide on the West Coast Main Line at the turn of the year near Carstairs, several freight services were diverted at short notice over the Glasgow and South Western line between Dumfries and Mauchline in order to reach Mossend in central Scotland. On the 02/01/23, 68007 passes through Falkland Yard (Ayr) with the 4Z43 0800 Carlisle to Mossend containers.

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Rail freight’s potential for Scotland

Maggie Simpson OBE: 'Despite route capacity, policy and infrastructure pressures, rail's case is strong if the Scottish economy is to adapt to new markets.'

Freight 7 Feb

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Digital Catapult: Rail sector must use technology to grow

Adam Parkinson, Senior Practice Lead at the UK's innovation agency for advanced digital technology explains how the rail freight market can be turbo-charged.

Industry views 31 Jan