Christmas this week brings more than just turkey and tinsel for the UK rail network. Network Rail is deploying thousands of workers across the country…
Britain’s economy continues to shrink, and employment figures disappoint. Sometimes, the only growth seems to be inflation figures. Rail freight is once again shouldering more…
Plans for a rail freight terminal at Acton Grange, next to the Manchester Ship Canal, have resurfaced 15 years after initial approval. The proposals, lodged…
Rail freight is increasingly acting as the pressure valve for Britain’s container ports. Quayside and landside congestion at individual terminals prompts carriers and port operators…
Freight is not just for Christmas, said the chief executive of Network Rail. Jeremy Westlake was addressing a seasonal gathering of the Rail Freight Group…
Network Rail, and the sector’s representative body, the Rail Freight Group, have highlighted rail’s role in supporting port-centric logistics as container trades shift.
Network Rail, and the sector’s representative body, the Rail Freight Group, have highlighted rail’s role in supporting port-centric logistics as container trades shift.
Freightliner in the UK has announced an agreement with rolling stock leasing company Porterbrook for 150 brand-new intermodal wagons. The units will be built by…