GB Railfreight (GBRf), backed by Infracapital, has unveiled its new Class 99 locomotives at its Peterborough headquarters. The new fleet, which represents a £150 million investment from GBRf, will revolutionise Britain’s rail freight network. Representing a major leap forward for sustainable transport. The Class 99s can run on both electricity and renewable fuels, offering customers […]
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Arriva signs €300 million contract for Czechia’s next-generation electric trains
Arriva Group has today signed a contract with Škoda for €300 million to supply new electric trains in Czech Republic, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to operating modern, sustainable and comfortable passenger transport across Europe. Under the agreement, Škoda will supply 22 modern electric trains capable of reaching speeds of up to 200km/h, helping Arriva deliver […]
Freight digital signalling fitment takes a step forward
A step forward has been taken towards the challenge of fitting ETCS (European Train Control System) digital in-cab signalling equipment to hundreds of Britain’s freight locomotives. GB Railfreight’s 66 784 started fitment work at EMD Longport on Tuesday 15 July. The loco will be the first freight fitment outside the ‘first in class’ process, and […]
LNER Celebrates 50th Birthday of National Railway Museum With Striking New Livery
LNER is marking the 50th anniversary of the National Railway Museum with a striking new livery on one of its InterCity 225 trains. Named ‘National Railway Museum 50 Years 1975-2025’, the Class 91 locomotive celebrates the Golden Anniversary and the long-standing partnership between LNER and the National Railway Museum. The special livery has been supported […]
GB Railfreight to haul Britain’s newest luxury sleeper train
GB Railfreight (GBRf), a leading UK transporter of goods for businesses and consumers, has announced that it will haul the Britannic Explorer, a new Belmond train and the first luxury sleeper service to journey across England and Wales. Under a new long-term partnership, GBRf will serve as the rail freight provider for the Britannic Explorer, […]
Turntide Technologies secures Hitachi order to power first battery trains built in the UK
Turntide Technologies, a global leader in electrification solutions, has been selected by Hitachi Rail to supply Gen 2 lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery system for its Grand Central intercity battery train contract. Turntide Technologies will supply next-generation LFP batteries, which are designed to be smaller and more powerful than previous lithium-ion batteries. This order comes […]