Tag Archives: rail freight

Someone once said “It doesn’t matter which side of the tracks you are from. The train still rolls the same.“ This is true. The train rolls wherever the rail goes and reliability is just one of the many benefits of rail freight. In this blog post, I have listed the …

Hyster Europe has developed new solutions to help terminals handle containers on railroad cars in the second rail position. “Terminal operators want to reduce damage and improve efficiency when handling containers on the second rail,” says Mark Nailer, Industry Manager for Hyster Europe. “In close co-operation with terminal customers we …

Forth Ports has announced that, in partnership with Direct Rail Services (DRS) and Eddie Stobart, the rail service which provides a regular weekend link between the Port of Tilbury and the Port of Grangemouth, Scotland’s largest port, is to be made permanent. Following a successful trial, the new regular two-way …

Maritime Transport (Maritime) has launched two new dedicated rail services from DP World London Gateway to its rail terminals in Trafford Park and Wakefield, advancing its expansion into the intermodal market in response to rising customer demand. Commencing on 24th June, the two daily services hauled by DB Cargo UK …

Forth Ports in partnership with Eddie Stobart and Direct Rail Services have announced a new weekend service linking, for the first time by rail, the ports of Tilbury and Grangemouth, Scotland’s largest port. The new two-way rail service will commence on Friday 28th June and has been launched on the …

Port of Tilbury, London’s major port, scooped the Rail Freight and Logistics Excellence industry accolade at this year’s Rail Business Awards at a ceremony on 21 February 2019 in central London. The Port was shortlisted for its “Reinvigorated rail freight” offering, alongside two other entries – Colas Rail & Tarmac …

Two of the UK’s largest freight operators have announced plans to combine their expertise to increase railfreight capacity and competition in the intermodal market. After reaching agreement in principle with DB Cargo UK, Maritime Transport Ltd. has announced the launch of a new division – “Maritime Intermodal” which will initially …

Orders include TRAXX AC3, DC3 and MS2 locomotives Designed for operation under Europe’s main voltages, the locomotives offer Akiem and its customers flexibility and efficiency Rolling stock leasing company Akiem and mobility technology leader Bombardier Transportation have signed two contracts under frame contracts to deliver a total of 33 BOMBARDIER …

The welcome announcement of £24.3 bn funding for Britain’s railways over the next five years by the government’s rail and road regulator has been negated by news of higher charges to use the rail network, according to FTA, which speaks for the UK’s logistics sector. According to Elizabeth de Jong, …

Order marks the TRAXX 3 platform’s arrival in the Central, Eastern and Southeastern European markets First call off for 10 high-performance TRAXX Multi-System locomotives will strengthen hauling capacity and reduce energy consumption Rail technology leader, Bombardier Transportation and CD Cargo, the freight subsidiary of Czech Railways, have signed a purchase …