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GB Railfreight modifying 12 Class 66s loco’s

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June 8, 2025
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Freight operator GB Railfreight (GBRf) is modifying 12 of its Class 66s with different gear ratios to enable them to increase their power output.

Rail Engineering Firm moves to Derby Litchurch Lane

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May 28, 2025
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Yellow rail is set to increase its capacity by moving to Derby Litchurch Lane

New technology support rail freight industry

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May 16, 2025
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A new company which will offer expertise in enhancing the efficiency of the rail freight industry has been launched by the University of Hull.

DB Cargo preparing Derbyshire depot for ETCS installations

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May 9, 2025
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DB Cargo is carrying out major construction work at Toton Traction Maintenance Depotin readiness for installation of ETCS to its Class 66 locomotives.

Eurostar responds to regulator’s report into capacity at Temple Mills International depot

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April 29, 2025
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In response to a report into capacity at the Temple Mills depot, Eurostar is calling for investment to allow an increase in international rail travel.

World first as intelligent freight wagons introduced

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April 10, 2025
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Wagons that incorporate wheel slide protection and real-time tracking have been introduced by Heidelberg Materials UK to transport cement.

New conditioner to reduce locomotive emissions

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April 9, 2025
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Colas Rail UK will be adding a conditioner to the fuel of its diesel locomotives that has been proven to reduce consumption and cut emissions.

ÖBB freight services to Turkey optimised

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March 30, 2025
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To optimise its international freight trains to Turkey, ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has changed the routing of its services.

Here we go again.

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March 14, 2025
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A couple of days ago hot on the heels of Flying Scotsman saw Britannia arrive for a weeks visit where it will be busy with a photo charter, driver experience, passenger services and a dining train on Saturday evening. Wednesday kicked off with a freight photo charter, mixed weather but not a bad day for …

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London freight terminal becomes UK first Net Zero terminal

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March 13, 2025
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DB Cargo UK is boasting that it has created the country’s first ‘net zero’ rail freight terminal, at Cricklewood in North London.