news First electrification system for rail freight terminals boost UK net zero plans 17 March 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) A rail freight terminal in Northamptonshire has become the first in the UK to demonstrate an electrification system, boosting plans to reach net zero.
news Government funding secured for Freightliner dual-fuel project 5 July 2021 | By Global Railway Review 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.
news Tarmac and DB Cargo UK to use renewable HVO fuel to power trains on key route 8 June 2021 | By Global Railway Review HVO fuel will be used to power all of DB Cargo UK's freight trains that run between Tarmac’s site in Leicestershire and its rail-fed asphalt plant in Birmingham.
news GB Railfreight and GRS Rail Services sign five year contract extension 16 February 2021 | By Global Railway Review GBRf and GRS Rail Services have moved over 1.8 million tonnes of aggregates across the UK to support the construction industry in the last five years, and have now extended their existing contract.
news Scottish government dedicates funding for freight modal shift 4 March 2020 | By Global Railway Review £1.49 million in a Freight Facilities Grant has been allocated to Tarmac for the expansion of rail operations to accommodate additional freight.
