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Freightliner sells Coatbridge Terminal to John G Russell
Freightliner have sold Coatbridge Terminal to transport and logistics specialist, Russell Railroad Ltd, part of John G Russell.
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Good News Friday: A weekly roundup of positive rail news!
Read below to find out more about the positive rail news that has happened this week and all the extra work rail people do.
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HS2 tunnel segments on the move from Hartlepool to London
The new tunnel segments for the latest section of HS2 are on the move. Freight services are on the move to HS2's London Logistics Hub
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Freightliner opens its first Operational Training Academy
The Academy will prepare Freightliner’s freight train drivers for the in-cab digital signalling being introduced on the UK's East Coast Main Line.
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Key Manchester rail route receives modern signalling upgrade
Manchester’s railway has received a once in a generation maintenance upgrade of a 21st century signalling system, which aims to improve future journeys for passengers and rail freight.
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Government funding secured for Freightliner dual-fuel project
In partnership with a consortium of specialist suppliers, government funding has been secured to develop a dual-fuel solution for Freightliner's Class 66 locomotive.
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New 775m-long freight trains begin operating on UK’s rail network
DP World have announced that its two deep-water ports at Southampton and London Gateway have become the first in the UK capable of handling Freightliner’s new 775m-long intermodal container trains.
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New report highlights the economic and social benefits of rail freight in the UK
The Rail Delivery Group's newest report outlines that rail freight delivers £2.5 billion in economic and social benefits to the UK annually, as well as significantly contributing to sustainability targets.
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Network Rail investing in latest digital signalling technology in Manchester
As part of the Great North Rail Project, Network Rail is investing £36 million to transform Manchester’s railway signalling system and improve journeys for passengers and freight.
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Freightliner co-signs High Speed Two open letter to UK Prime Minister
Freightliner's open letter supports the plans to build HS2 lines across the UK, emphasising the positive benefits it will bring, such as decarbonisation.
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Analysis reveals capacity-releasing effects of HS2 on Britain’s existing rail network
A technical analysis by Midlands Connect has revealed for the first time that HS2 would free up enough space on Britain’s existing railway network to improve rail services for 73 stations across the country.
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Network Rail awards £800m rail haulage and seasonal services contracts
Network Rail has awarded contracts worth £800m for the haulage and operations of its engineering trains and seasonal treatment services in Control Period 6.
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Freightliner plans new maintenance facility in Ipswich
Freightliner’s existing Ipswich site is already connected to the rail network and conveniently located near to the Port of Felixstowe.
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RSSB launches R&D competition at its decarbonising rail event
On 30 October 2018, more than 150 delegates attended RSSB’s Intelligent Power Networks to Decarbonise Rail conference. This was borne out of and inspired by the UK Minister for Transport, Jo Johnson’s decree, back in February 2018, in which he said, “I would like to see us take all diesel-only…
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Vibrant rail sector makes the UK an attractive home for overseas investors
The UK currently has a national rail infrastructure pipeline worth £88 billion, which is the greatest investment in the sector in over a century. As a result of these unprecedented levels of investment, significant opportunities exist for investors to support and add value to the rail supply-chain.