Rail Freight

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Ely enhancement shows big return on investment

Scheme could benefit huge area of UK

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800 miles of electrification for 95% of freight says CILT

Andy Roden

Infill schemes could transform rail freight

Andy Roden

Strikes hit freight levels

Strikes - plus deep sea shipping disruption and falling consumer confidence hit rail freight levels.

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Cement train derails in Carlisle

Disruption expected to last several days after derailment

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GBR seeks views on freight growth

Body seeks views on volumes, traffics and terminals.

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Rail freight recovers beyond pre-pandemic levels

Rail freight's recovery continues, with volumes and freight moved ahead of pre-pandemic levels.

GBRf orders 30 Stadler Class 99 bi-mode locos

GBRf is ordering 30 bi-mode Co-Co Class 99s from Stadler.

UK Rail for Ukraine launches first aid train

A cross-industry partnership of volunteers has organised a train of supplies for Ukraine.

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First refrigerated goods service for Tesco

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Regular services from new terminal at Tilbury

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Rail freight recovers to pre-pandemic levels

The amount of rail freight being moved is now above pre-pandemic levels, according to the Office of Rail and Road