HS2 delay could damage UK infrastructure warns GB Railfreight
GB Railfreight has called on the next government to prioritise a decision on the future of HS2 as soon as possible following the general election on 12th December .
GB Railfreight has called on the next government to prioritise a decision on the future of HS2 as soon as possible following the general election on 12th December .
DHL has opened three additional rail competence centres in Europe following a “substantial increase” in rail freight volumes along the new silk road from China to Europe .
GB Railfreight and Hanson Cement have cemented a seven year deal for rail freight services across the UK.
Developer Roxhill has secured approval from the Secretary of State for its 5 million sq ft strategic rail freight terminal in Northamptonshire.
Rail Operations (UK) chief executive Karl Watts has called on the logistics industry to work together to encourage modal shift and increase rail freight volumes.
GB Railfreight has been sold to Infracapital – the unlisted infrastructure equity arm of M&GPrudential – for an undisclosed sum.
Maritime Transport is expanding its freehold property portfolio, creating a strong network of strategic rail freight interchange hubs across the country, funded by a multi-million finance package from HSBC.
The Rail Freight Group has reaffirmed is support for the HS2 project, which is now under review by the government, saying it is an important project for freight, but a review is probably right.
A rail service between Tilbury and Grangemouth is to be made permanent following trials last month.
Volvo has taken delivery of its first trainload of cars from China, opening the way for a regular service that is expected to handle about 40,000 cars a year.