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DP World investment jeopardised by UK government snub

Simon Walton
October 12, 2024
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Comments made by a senior UK government minister have jeopardised DP World’s investment plans, and threaten to capsize a unique economic summit, despite those words being written in a government press release

‘Lobby the government now’ says GB’s Rail Freight Group

Simon Walton
October 3, 2024
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The Rail Freight Group, Britain’s representative body for the sector, says it’s time to renew the concerted lobby of elected representatives in support of growth.…

GB Railfreight to unveil new locomotive at international transport exhibition

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September 23, 2024
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On Wednesday, 25 September GB Railfreight will unveil its new hybrid Class 99 locomotive at the international transport exhibition InnoTrans in Berlin.

Arriva Group publishes 5-step plan to fix Britain’s railways

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September 19, 2024
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Arriva Group has published its recommendations to the UK Government on how using its five-step plan can help deliver an urgent reform. Accelerating The Government’s…

Bright future for rail hailed following inter-Government meeting

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August 16, 2024
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Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Transport and North Wales met with Rail Minister, Lord Hendy this week to discuss the Welsh Government’s priorities for the UK’s rail reform. These priorities include developing a locally driven business unit …

South Wales station makes progress to becoming more accessible

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July 30, 2024
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The main span of Cwmbran’s new step free access bridge has been lowered into place

Plaid Cymru accuses Tories and Labour of failing North Wales rail electrification

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June 25, 2024
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Welsh separatist party Plaid Cymru has accused the Conservative party of failing to fully fund North Wales Main Line electrification and the Labour party of remaining silent about the issue.

Committee warns UK set to miss 4G coverage target

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June 3, 2024
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The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee’s report on the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme reveals critical issues in meeting the UK government’s 95% 4G coverage goal by December 2025. Launched in 2020, the SRN aims to improve 4G c…

Freightliner call for government support to beat new rail freight target

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May 30, 2024
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Railfreight Group Limited have announced their commitment to the government’s rail freight growth target.

UK Freight Innovation Fund encourages rail development

Simon Walton
May 17, 2024
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The UK Government has launched the latest tranche of its seed funding initiative, the Freight Innovation Fund. The initiative could encourage rail freight innovation across all sectors. The seven million pound (8.2 million euros) cross-modal cash grant is intended to help drive towards a net-zero carbon economy. UK small businesses with ideas on cross-modal logistics…