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Dove Holes Quarry reaches 20 million tonnes by rail

Simon Walton
January 2, 2026
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Cemex UK and Victa Railfreight have marked a major operational collaboration. The partners have moved 20 million tonnes of aggregates, by rail, from Dove Holes…

England’s Dove Holes quarry hits “20 million tonnes by rail”

Simon Walton
December 26, 2025
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A landmark has been reached at a Derbyshire quarry complex. Cemex UK and its rail operations partner, Victa Railfreight, have celebrated the achievement of moving twenty million tonnes of aggregates in the seventh year of their collaboration

Manchester bridge back broken under aggregates train

Simon Walton
September 9, 2024
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One Manchester bridge is being replaced, while another has shattered under a freight train. Railway neighbours reported the sound of a building collapsing and fixtures…

Manchester needs more rail freight to move construction materials

Simon Walton
January 5, 2024
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A new report sets out the economic and environmental case for more rail freight into Greater Manchester. The metropolitan area around Manchester is experiencing a significant construction boom, and the vital part played by rail freight has been recognised in a joint report from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) and the Rail Freight Group (RFG), […]