Freight
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Varamis Rail’s plans for high-speed electric freight
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Varamis Rail aims to serve London terminals with a network of electric freight services. Richard Clinnick talks to Phil Read, the man behind the plans.
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Government sets target to grow rail freight 75% by 2050
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Transport Secretary Mark Harper has set an “ambitious” target to grow rail freight by at least 75% by 2050.
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DC Rail – building Britain’s mega projects
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It may be the smallest railfreight operator, but DC Rail is playing a key role in not only building major projects but in how the sector is operating, as Cappagh Group director of rail David Fletcher tells Richard Clinnick.
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A Day in the Life of Southampton Maritime Freightliner Terminal
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To get an inside view of how a modern intermodal freight terminal operates, Rail Express was given exclusive all areas access at Freightliner’s Southampton Maritime Terminal for a full 12-hour day shift.
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First electric-only freight train firm Varamis Rail starts moving parcels
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The UK’s first electric-only rail freight operator has started moving parcels between Scotland and the Midlands.
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Rail line to be closed for several days after train derailment
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A rail line across northern England will be closed for several days after a freight train derailed.
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The Ludgershall branch in the diesel era
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David Lindsell returns with final instalment of his three-part series covering the history of the Ludgershall branch. This covers other special trains, engineering trains and maintenance specials, redundant stock storage, and preservation, along with a report on a depot visit that took place in 1998.
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Electric freight trains mothballed due to soaring energy prices
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Rail freight operators have stopped using electric trains and switched to diesel locomotives due to soaring energy prices.
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Rail freight ‘never been more crucial’ amid HGV driver shortage
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The rail industry is claiming a surge in the movement of goods by train shows it can help ensure supermarket shelves remain stocked during the lorry driver shortage.
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DB Cargo UK plans to lease Mossend EuroTerminal to Maritime Intermodal
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DB Cargo UK has announced plans to lease its Mossend EuroTerminal rail freight facility to Maritime Intermodal from October 1, 2021.
