New technology support rail freight industry
A new company which will offer expertise in enhancing the efficiency of the rail freight industry has been launched by the University of Hull.
Category: Freight
DB Cargo preparing Nottinghamshire depot for ETCS installations
DB Cargo is carrying out major construction work at Toton Traction Maintenance Depotin readiness for installation of ETCS to its Class 66 locomotives.
Eurostar responds to regulator’s report into capacity at Temple Mills International depot
In response to a report into capacity at the Temple Mills depot, Eurostar is calling for investment to allow an increase in international rail travel.
World first as intelligent freight wagons introduced
Wagons that incorporate wheel slide protection and real-time tracking have been introduced by Heidelberg Materials UK to transport cement.
New conditioner to reduce locomotive emissions
Colas Rail UK will be adding a conditioner to the fuel of its diesel locomotives that has been proven to reduce consumption and cut emissions.
ÖBB freight services to Turkey optimised
To optimise its international freight trains to Turkey, ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has changed the routing of its services.
London freight terminal becomes UK first Net Zero terminal
DB Cargo UK is boasting that it has created the country's first ‘net zero’ rail freight terminal, at Cricklewood in North London.
GB Railfreight starts new freight service to Wales
GB Railfreight has begun operating a new freight service for Tata Steel UK. The service will run from the Port of Bristol at Portbury to…
GB Railfreight biomass trains to North Yorkshire to use Vegetable Oil
GB Railfreight is to exclusively use Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil for all locomotives delivering fuel from ports at Liverpool and Tyne to Drax power sta…
Freight train operator begins groundbreaking trial
Direct Rail Services has begun operating a new service from Teesport to Manchester. It is the first service to use ultra-low IDA wagons that allow…