Freightliner welcomes Government target of 75% growth of rail freight
Freightliner has welcomed the Government’s announcement for 75% growth in rail freight, but says more can be done to achieve that target.
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Railfuture’s lukewarm response to government rail freight growth plans
In response to the government's recently published rail freight growth target, Railfuture has given lukewarm approval to the proposals,
Canadian rail services company acquires another rail storage facility
Cando Rail & Terminals has acquired Transmark, which is a first-class private rail storage facility at Lethbridge in Southwest Alberta.
Tesco wins rail awards from Logistics UK
Logistics UK has announced the winners of its seventh annual Logistics Awards, with rail industry winners featuring alongside those from other industr…
Government announces target to increase rail freight by at least 75%
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has announced a target to increase the amount freight transported by rail across the UK by rail by at least 75%.
RAIB release report following Christmas Eve freight train derailment in Essex
Following a freight train derailment at London Gateway Terminal, in Essex, on the 24th December 2021, the RAIB has released its report.
Freightliner calls on government to aim to treble rail freight
Railway freight operator Freightliner has called on the government to set a long-term target to increasing rail freight threefold by 2050.
MEDLOG to handle lifting and storage of containers at iPort Doncaster
European logistics specialist Verdion has agreed terms for MEDLOG SA’s UK subsidiary to operate iPort Rail multimodal freight terminal in Doncaster.
Swiss leasing group to lease 600 wagons to ÖBB Rail Cargo Group
Swiss wagon hire company MFD Rail has signed a framework agreement to supply ÖBB Rail Cargo Group with up to 600 additional container wagons.
Maritime Transport signs contract to manage Tesco’s rail operations
Logistics company Maritime Transport has announced that it has signed a new, three-year contract with Tesco plc.