Category: Technology & Innovation

The technology allows freight wagons to transition between 1520 mm and 1435 mm gauges without cargo transloading or manual bogie exchange.

The composite ties are designed for high-decay, high-load and high-humidity environments where traditional timber ties deteriorate more quickly.

The pilot runs, conducted as part of a “Waste on Rail” initiative, included material transport to a local incineration plant and confirmed the technical readiness of the solution.

The pilot runs, conducted as part of a “Waste on Rail” initiative, included material transport to a local incineration plant and confirmed the technical readiness of the solution.

A new hydrogen plant at the Port of Tilbury will support the decarbonisation of logistics and heavy transport, including rail-linked operations.

A new hydrogen plant at the Port of Tilbury will support the decarbonisation of logistics and heavy transport, including rail-linked operations.

Work on the fleet commenced in December 2024, with the final unit delivered to Heavy Haul Rail in February 2026.

Work on the fleet commenced in December 2024, with the final unit delivered to Heavy Haul Rail in February 2026.

The manufacturer claims the new design offers a 30% reduction in purchase price compared to existing approved 40ft twin wagon models currently serving the British intermodal sector.

The manufacturer claims the new design offers a 30% reduction in purchase price compared to existing approved 40ft twin wagon models currently serving the British intermodal sector.