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GBRf looks inward to leadership transition

  • Simon Walton
  • March 31, 2026
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GB Railfreight (GBRf) has formally launched the process to appoint a successor to CEO John Smith, following his announcement that he will step back after…

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Apple Vision Pro used to train crew on new Class 99 locomotives

  • Guest authors
  • March 12, 2026
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Spatial computing is being used for remote learning by GB Railfreight staff ahead of their new Class 99s entering service. The new technology uses the…

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GB Railfreight confirms diesel auction

  • Simon Walton
  • February 26, 2026
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GB Railfreight has confirmed the locomotives it will offer for sale at auction in March. It’s part of a broader fleet renewal programme. The disposal…

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GB Railfreight and HyOrc agree hydrogen retrofit study

  • Simon Walton
  • February 24, 2026
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GB Railfreight, an operator headquartered on the England-Scotland East Coast Main Line, has signed an MoU with US technology developer HyOrc to examine retrofitting older diesel locomotives with hydrogen-ready propulsion.

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GB Railfreight to sell part of its diesel fleet

  • Simon Walton
  • February 9, 2026
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GB Railfreight is preparing to sell several diesel locomotives from its fleet, including its Class 60s, selected Class 47s and several shunting engines, as it accelerates…

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New GBRf bi-mode locos land in the UK

  • Simon Walton
  • December 2, 2025
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GB Railfreight (GBRf) has taken delivery of the next pair of its Class 99 bi-mode locomotives, marking a major step in the expansion of sustainable…

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More Class 99 locomotives arrive into Bristol

  • Guest authors
  • November 29, 2025
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GB Railfreight has announced that another two Class 99 locomotives have arrived in the UK. On Thursday, 27th November, 99003 and 99004 arrived at Bristol…

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Class 99 Test Run completes trip to Doncaster

  • Guest authors
  • September 25, 2025
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GBRf successfully completed a trial run for 99001 yesterday.

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’66 takes the long route to Britain

  • Simon Walton
  • September 4, 2025
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GB Railfreight (GBRf) has unveiled its final leased Class 66 locomotive from Akiem. It’s completed a long journey from continental Europe to the UK. The…

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GBRf Class 99 hybrid locomotives will boost port rail access

  • Simon Walton
  • July 19, 2025
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The launch marks the arrival of the first in a fleet of thirty units developed with rolling stock manufacturer Stadler and leasing partner Beacon Rail.

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