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Retractable catenary for rail

  • Simon Walton
  • September 30, 2025
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Without the wires above them, electric trains are powerless to operate. A Swiss company with a British base has laterally thought through the problem, and might just be ready to swing into action.

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Freight in the North fraught for British Prime Minister

  • Simon Walton
  • September 29, 2025
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The future of rail freight in the North of England should be a top priority for the government. That proposal hasn’t been raised at the…

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Why consolidation is good for UK economy and rail freight

  • Simon Walton
  • September 26, 2025
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This week’s sale of Freightliner’s intermodal business to CMA CGM, alongside MEDLOG’s recent acquisition of Maritime Transport, has sparked debate in the logistics sector. At…

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Freightliner intermodal sold to CMA CGM: industry reaction

  • Simon Walton
  • September 25, 2025
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A French shipping giant has bought into the UK rail freight sector. The move has been broadly welcomed as an investment in UK industry.

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UK industry is positive over Freightliner’s sale to CMA CGM

  • Simon Walton
  • September 25, 2025
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French shipping giant CMA CGM has entered the UK rail freight market. They have acquired Freightliner’s intermodal operations. The move brings a nationwide network of…

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Increasing diverse roles on shore, at sea

  • Simon Walton
  • September 24, 2025
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New research will shine a spotlight on workplace diversity, inclusion, and safety for seafarers and shore-based employees alike.

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UK’s Direct Rail Services marks 30 years

  • Simon Walton
  • September 24, 2025
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Direct Rail Services (DRS) has celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special event at its Carlisle depot in the northwest of England. It marks three…

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Shipping remains a target for cybercrime

  • Simon Walton
  • September 23, 2025
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Globally represented law firm HFW has warned that the shipping industry remains at risk from criminal cyber attacks.

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Freight figures mirror sluggish UK economy

  • Simon Walton
  • September 22, 2025
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The latest official quarterly analysis of freight rail performance in the UK shows a significant downturn. There was a five per cent decline in the…

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Would rail freight fare better with “Andy Burnham, PM”?

  • Simon Walton
  • September 19, 2025
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From Liverpool birth to Manchester mayor via ministerial posts, and still with a keen eye on Downing Street. The eloquent and outspoken Andy Burnham has…

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