Italian rail freight in four-year downturn, the industry writes to prime minister, Giorgia Meloni

GB Railfreight has operated the first commercial Class 99 service, running 99001 on an intermodal train from DP World London Gateway to Maritime Transport’s Hams Hall terminal.

The train carried consumer goods and arrived in Talcahuano one day after departing south from Santiago.

Each round trip carries around 2,000 tonnes, giving HKM a rail buffer while Rhine barges remain restricted.