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Global Railway Review is delighted to welcome three new members to its growing Editorial Advisory Board – Maggie Simpson, Director General of the Rail Freight Group (RFG); Maria Price, Expert – Technical Interoperability Department at the Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail (OTIF); and Darren Caplan, Chief Executive of…
For the latest instalment in Global Railway Review’s Women Inspiring Rail series, Maggie Simpson, Director General of the Rail Freight Group, discusses how her hard work helps freight become the narrative of businesses across the UK.
The way the UK runs its railway is often at the centre of high-profile discussions. Some recent operational challenges have led to criticism of the system and a review of the sector. Despite this, there are ambitious plans to ensure the rail system continues to benefit passengers and support freight.…
4 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Speaking at the RFG Conference yesterday, Minister for Transport and Islands Derek Mackay MSP, highlighted the role rail freight will play in promoting long-term sustainable connectivity.
27 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Rail freight in Great Britain has fallen during Q2 2015 continuing the disappointing theme witnessed throughout the year.
19 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Rail Freight Group (RFG) has urged politicians to support cross channel rail freight ahead of a planned meeting between UK Home Secretary Theresa May and French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve.
22 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Figures recorded by the Office of Rail and Road suggest a 10 percent increase in UK rail freight carrying construction goods in the year to April 2015.
13 November 2012 | By Network Rail
Network Rail are among a group of companies and industries delighted by the successful third reading of MP Richard Ottaway’s Private Members Bill...
7 July 2010 | By Office of Rail Regulation (ORR)
Customers of rail freight companies believe that there is room for further growth in the rail freight sector despite the current economic climate...
15 May 2009 | By Lord Tony Berkeley, Chairman, Rail Freight Group
Lord Tony Berkeley, Chairman of Rail Freight Group, explains why rail freight in the United Kingdom has such a bright future.
