Scotland’s Russell Group acquires Freightliner Coatbridge

Glasgow-headquartered Russell Group, also known by variations on the founder’s name, John G. Russell, has bought over the Coatbridge Rail Terminal, currently operated by Freightliner. Insiders have been expecting the move for some time, and the acquisition has been a long-held ambition of the company. Russell Group say the move strengthens their commitment to sustainable…

Scotland’s Russell Group acquires Freightliner Coatbridge

Glasgow-headquartered Russell Group, also known by variations on the founder’s name, John G. Russell, has bought over the Coatbridge Rail Terminal, currently operated by Freightliner. Insiders have been expecting the move for some time, and the acquisition has been a long-held ambition of the company. Russell Group say the move strengthens their commitment to sustainable…

May rail tours have a “Star Wars” theme

Branch Line Society adopts Star Wars theme for rail tours.

May rail tours have a “Star Wars” theme

Branch Line Society adopts Star Wars theme for rail tours.

May rail tours have a “Star Wars” theme

Branch Line Society adopts Star Wars theme for rail tours.

May rail tours have a “Star Wars” theme

Branch Line Society adopts Star Wars theme for rail tours.

May rail tours have a “Star Wars” theme

Branch Line Society adopts Star Wars theme for rail tours.

May rail tours have a “Star Wars” theme

Branch Line Society adopts Star Wars theme for rail tours.

Freightliner chief says get costs down for sake of environment

Tim Shoveller, the chief executive of Genesee and Wyoming UK and Europe, less tongue twistingly branded as Freightliner, has bemoaned the rising cost of operating rail freight in the face of environmental issues. On the first anniversary of his appointment, the former Network Rail boss has called out the widening gap between the costs of…