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Fresh start for franchising

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin today unveiled long-term plans designed to…

26 March 2013 | By Department for Transport (DfT)

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin today unveiled long-term plans designed to drive improvements to rail services...

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A stronger European rail freight network

EWS, the British rail freight operator, is soon to start…

3 December 2008 | By Graham Smith, Planning Director, DB Schenker

EWS, the British rail freight operator, is soon to start trading under the name of DB Schenker. Who? DB Schenker might be a new name to the rail market in Britain, but throughout the mainland European rail network it is a major global logistics player. DB Schenker is number one…

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Reducing CO2 emissions through new rail freight choices

Lowering CO2 emissions is central to all businesses these days.…

26 November 2007 | By Graham Smith, Planning Director, EWS

Lowering CO2 emissions is central to all businesses these days. Within the rail freight industry, every day we are being asked to provide business with a way to reduce emissions generated by their transport choices. With rail freight emitting five times less CO2 per tonne kilometre moved than road haulage,…

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Endless growth opportunities for freight

Rail freight’s prospects in Britain are very positive. We are…

28 November 2006 | By Graham Smith, Planning Director, EWS

Rail freight’s prospects in Britain are very positive. We are already forecasting a growth of 50% by 2014 on top of the 70% growth achieved since the mid 90s but the increasing importance of a sustainable transport system point to even bigger opportunities. The environmental benefits of rail have always…