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Dove Holes Quarry reaches 20 million tonnes by rail

Simon Walton
January 2, 2026
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Cemex UK and Victa Railfreight have marked a major operational collaboration. The partners have moved 20 million tonnes of aggregates, by rail, from Dove Holes…

Snapped bolts: 2024 Manchester derailment

Simon Walton
December 31, 2025
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Back in September 2024, an aggregates train derailed in Manchester. The UK’s independent watchdog, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB), has released its report into…

Network Rail’s “Hotshot” boosts reliability in SW England

Simon Walton
December 30, 2025
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A new type of train is patrolling the South Western Railway (SWR) network out of London Waterloo and all the way to south coast ports,…

DP World wins Logistics UK award

Simon Walton
December 29, 2025
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Dubai-headquartered international port operator DP World has been named Rail Freight Business of the Year by Logistics UK. The gong comes in recognition of its…

RAIB Report: Derailment of a freight train at Audenshaw

Guest authors
December 24, 2025
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RAIB has today released its report into a Derailment of a freight train at Audenshaw, Greater Manchester, 6 September 2024. Summary At about 11:25 on 6 September 2024, a freight train derailed as it crossed a bridge that carries the railway over a public footpath in Audenshaw, Greater Manchester. The derailment involved 9 of the […]

RAIB Report: Derailment of a freight train at Audenshaw

Guest authors
December 24, 2025
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Logistics development starts an industrial revolution for South Wales

Simon Walton
December 23, 2025
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It’s not always about intermodal terminals and extensive new infrastructure. Sometimes it’s simpler. That’s the case with Associated British Ports (ABP) and their 15 million…

UK freight and passengers benefit from Christmas works

Simon Walton
December 22, 2025
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Christmas this week brings more than just turkey and tinsel for the UK rail network. Network Rail is deploying thousands of workers across the country…

Freight is in season, and out of step with the wider economy

Simon Walton
December 19, 2025
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Britain’s economy continues to shrink, and employment figures disappoint. Sometimes, the only growth seems to be inflation figures. Rail freight is once again shouldering more…

AI isn’t the end-all be-all: Why intermodal terminals still need strong digital foundations

Nikos Papatolios
December 19, 2025
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As AI pushes deeper into freight operations, the message from technology providers has often been loud: AI will transform everything. But when you look closely…