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Rail Operations Group’s new Stadler Class 93s have started tests on the Melton RIDC test track. On September 4, 93001 passes Normanton Wolds as it brings up the rear of a train being hauled by 93002, which is out of sight. JASON CROSS

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Freightliner monitoring tests on tri-mode Class 93s as potential replacements for diesel locos

Freight operator keeping a watchful eye over testing of the tri-mode locos, two of which are in the UK while the other eight remain in Spain

Class 93 29 Nov

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Three routes for Orion's logistics service this year

Routes revealed by Orion for logistics services using modified former 100mph passenger trains

3 Mar

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Rail Operations (UK) Ltd orders Class 93 tri-modes

First ten mixed-traffic bi-modes due for delivery in early 2023.

14 Jan

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‘319’ conversion advances Orion freight plans

First Orion freight unit for Liverpool Street service nears completion

4 Aug

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Rail Operations Group ‘47’ modified for haulage work

ROG expands operational capability with modified Class 47 fleet

3 Apr

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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

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ROG to use Class 91s for Midland Main Line electrification testing

Testing of MML electrification north of Bedford expected to start next month

5 Feb

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EXCLUSIVE: Rail Operations Group to store stock at MoD Bicester

Rail Operations Group leases space at MoD Bicester as it eyes expanding storage business

15 Oct

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Operations, options and opportunities

Rail Operations (UK) Limited’s KARL WATTS tells RICHARD CLINNICK about the company’s plans for new locomotives, high-speed logistics and business growth

9 Oct

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EXCLUSIVE: London Gateway-Liverpool Street freight trial planned

Freight to serve London terminus from next year

9 Oct

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EXCLUSIVE: Rail Operations seeks new sites to extend storage space

As much as 47 miles of storage space needed as 4,000 vehicle set for store.

3 Jan

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EXCLUSIVE: Faster rolling stock to shift logistics traffic onto rail

High speed logistics feature in Rail Operations (UK) Limited's plans

2 Jan

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Rail Operations fuels its ambitions with tri-mode Class 93s

Stadler to build ten hybrid-power locomotives for Rail Operations (UK) Limited.

19 Dec

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