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Freight - Page 5

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Government looks to bi-mode to fortify rail freight

Government suggests bi-mode traction is the future for rail freight industry

2 Apr

News

More FLEX units for ROG as it expands logistics traffic plans

Rail Operations (UK) Ltd orders more bi-mode trains for logistics portfolio

9 Mar

News

Call for high-speed links to serve freight’s needs

"The railways are delivering £750 million worth of value to the northern economy from the freight that’s moved each day," - RFG's message to Government

17 Feb

News

DRS incorporated into NDA’s transport portfolio

Managing Director to leave as Direct Rail Services to merge with other NDA businesses to create one new transport operation

10 Feb

News

Rebuilt and overhauled ‘60’ bolsters DCRail fleet

DCRail returns rebuilt Class 60s to traffic as company develops four railheads at Willesden

24 Dec

News

Coal traffic declines - but underlying trend is up

Coal volumes fall 69% in July-September 2019 (Q2), compared with same period in 2018, but other commodities grow.

18 Dec

News

Freight group seeks fair access to capacity released by HS2

"With HS2 trains able to carry over 300,000 people per day, the shift in traffic will release capacity on existing lines which can be used for freight" - FTA

26 Nov

News

Simpson fears threat to freight from potential for ‘bad devolution’

"The point is that there’s good and there’s bad devolution" - Maggie Simpson

19 Nov

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EXCLUSIVE: London Gateway-Liverpool Street freight trial planned

Freight to serve London terminus from next year

9 Oct

News

Coal traffic at record low as construction traffic rises

Construction traffic on the rise as coal continues its decline

1 Oct

News

Britain’s railways gear up for a ‘no deal’ Brexit

As rail freight community says it's prepared for a 'no deal' Brexit, Labour claims it would cause chaos across Britain's transport networks

11 Sept

News

EXCLUSIVE: DRS develops strategy to eliminate older traction

Heritage traction to be gradually withdrawn by DRS

20 Aug

Advertisement feature

Freight contract to deliver medical supplies post-Brexit

£25 million contract to for express freight to carry medicine post-Brexit up for grabs

16 Aug

News

HSTs for London parcels trains? asks GBRf MD

Could High Speed Trains be used to cater for growing demand for internet shopping?

11 Jul

News

Redundant HSTs proposed for freight/passenger use

"It’s a race against time for the rail industry to engage, respond and deliver the services before the stock options turn to rust" - Gallop

19 Jun

News

Industry leaders lend their support to 'Guiding Mind'

Inquiry sessions dominated by views on potential size and scope of any future arms-length national body that could emerge from Williams Review

17 Jun

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Rail freight sector outlines hopes for UK growth

Rail freight sector calls for Government to align policy across road and rail freight to ensure a level playing field

29 May

News

Scotland seeks rail freight plan to secure growth

Joint strategy launched for Scottish rail freight

18 Mar

News

EXCLUSIVE: Brexit uncertainty and HS1 plan

DB Cargo UK Chief Executive discusses Brexit and how the UK will cope

4 Feb

News

NIC report urges Government to prioritise freight

Government should take a more active lead in supporting the growth of the freight sector says NIC

16 Jan

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