The government’s consultation on rail reform announced today (18 February 2025), promises legislation to “put passengers first”, but in doing so, the vital role of rail freight in supporting the UK economy must not be overlooked, says Logistics UK. According to the trade body, one of the UK’s biggest business… Read more »
New Teesport to Manchester direct rail freight service makes its first journey
A new Trans Pennine rail freight link operating between Teesport and Manchester’s Trafford Park has successfully completed its first service. The new service could see up to 40 heavy vehicle movements removed from the congested Trans Pennine road network for each one-way service, with the aim of helping customers from… Read more »
Rail Freight Needs To Be At The Heart Of Rail Investment In Wales, Says Logistics UK
Responding to the announcement from the Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens that rail is her “number one priority for Wales” for the Spending Review, Logistics UK Senior Policy Advisor – Rail, Ellis Shelton welcomed her commitment to the sector but is adamant that the needs of rail freight… Read more »
GB Railfreight’s New Low-Emission Shunters Begin Service At Celsa Steel UK
GB Railfreight has introduced three new Zephir ‘LOK 16.300’ depot shunters into service at CELSA Steel UK in Cardiff. The shunters, which are owned by Porterbrook, are expected to reduce emissions by c.40% and will be used to move steel billets from an electric arc furnace to CELSA’s rolling mills… Read more »
DP World delivers UK Rail Freight boost with Carbon and Road Mileage Reduction
DP World’s innovative Modal Shift Programme in Southampton has removed 64,300 truck journeys from UK roads and cut carbon emissions by more than 17,000 tonnes in its first year, significantly advancing more sustainable logistics in the country. The Modal Shift Programme was launched in September 2023 to improve the commercial… Read more »
GB Railfreight ushers in a new era of Sustainable Freight Transport by unveiling its Hybrid Class 99 Locomotive
GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the UK’s largest transporters of consumer and business goods, will be unveiling its new hybrid Class 99 locomotive at InnoTrans in Berlin on Wednesday 25 September, signalling a significant leap forward in decarbonising the UK’s rail freight industry. The new Class 99s are expected to… Read more »
GB Railfreight to extend DP World contract at London Gateway
GB Railfreight has agreed a new two-year contract extension with DP World to provide staff to prepare all freight trains departing from their London Gateway terminal. These staff provide a critical role in ensuring the safety and reliability of rail freight. Every year, more than 5,000 train services depart and… Read more »
GB Railfreight adds new electric shunters as part of decarbonisation drive
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has acquired four new electric Class 18 hybrid+ shunt locomotives to its growing fleet. These locomotives alongside other industry leading decarbonisation initiatives will contribute to GBRf’s efforts to reduce the emissions of Great Britain’s supply chains. The new locomotives will be based across GBRf’s sites and will… Read more »
cargo-partner introduces intermodal transport solutions throughout Europe and Türkiye
In addition to rail transport solutions between Asia and Europe, the international transport and logistics provider now offers intermodal services to and from various countries within Europe, including Türkiye, the UK and Ireland. Seamlessly combining rail and road, intermodal transport provides substantial benefits in terms of cost efficiency, sustainability, and… Read more »
GB Railfreight celebrates 10,000th delivery to Drax Power Station
GB Railfreight has today completed the delivery of its 10,000th biomass train from Liverpool to Drax Power Station, North Yorkshire. Since 2016, GB Railfreight’s trains have moved over 15m tonnes of sustainable biomass between Peel Ports, Liverpool and Drax Power Station in Selby, Yorkshire. The biomass hauled by these 10,000… Read more »
