Locomotive naming celebrates fifty years of North Yorkshire power station
On Sunday (18 August), DB Cargo UK unveiled the 'Yorkshire Rose' to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the controversial Drax Power Stati…
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All trains to Yorkshire power station now powered by Vegetable Oil
All DB Cargo UK trains transporting fuel to the renewable energy plant at Drax will now use environmentally friendly Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil.
First ‘modified’ Class 66 locomotive enters service
Some of DB Cargo's Class 66 locomotives are being modified with different gear ratios that will enable them to haul heavier loads.
MPs and freight operators discuss opportunities to grow rail freight
At a reception held at the House of Commons politicians joined freight operators and their customers to discuss how to grow rail freight.
DB Cargo to upgrade Class 66s to withdraw Class 60 locomotives
DB Cargo has announced it is to eliminate the use of its Class 60 locomotives by re-gearing ten of its Class 66s to provide an enhanced tractive effor…
DB Cargo confirms position in charter train market
DB Cargo UK has confirmed to RailAdvent its current position in the charter train operation market after various rumours started circulating.
DB Cargo UK announces redundancies
DB Cargo UK has told RailAdvent today (06/11) of plans regarding its staffing levels.
DB Cargo UK invites offers for 12 Class 90 locomotives
DB Cargo UK is inviting tenders for the purchase of surplus assets, including locomotives, wagons, and coaching stock.
Rail Partners fundraising event raises £105,847 Ukraine
On 12 September, a fundraising event held in aid of the Global Ukraine Rail Task Force raised a massive total £105,847 for its food package campaign.
New look coronation liveried locomotive for DB Cargo UK
The freight operator has revealed Class 66 66023's brand new look, which celebrates King Charles III's coronation.
