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Manchester’s railway has received a once in a generation maintenance…
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.
In partnership with a consortium of specialist suppliers, government funding…
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.
Freightliner’s existing Ipswich site is already connected to the rail…
Freightliner’s existing Ipswich site is already connected to the rail network and conveniently located near to the Port of Felixstowe.
Recently, Freightliner Group Ltd placed an order for 30 freight…
8 April 2008 | By Tim Shakerley, Director of Engineering, Freightliner Group Ltd
Recently, Freightliner Group Ltd placed an order for 30 freight locomotives of a brand new design, giving even greater hauling capacity and a significant improvement in fuel economy than currently seen on the UK network. Project Genesis, which is being developed in partnership with General Electric (GE), will bring new…
In 1999, Freightliner Group identified a significant opportunity for the…
26 November 2007 | By Tim Shakerley, Engineering Director, Freightliner Group
In 1999, Freightliner Group identified a significant opportunity for the company to enter the bulk freight market, and established Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd (FHH). In an interview for the Global Railway Review, Tim Shakerley explains how starting from scratch, the company has quickly grown in the bulk rail business, branching…
Since its inception seven years ago, Freightliner Heavy Haul has…
28 July 2006 | By Tim Shakerley, Engineering Director, Freightliner Group
Since its inception seven years ago, Freightliner Heavy Haul has grown to become a business with a turnover in excess of £75m. Part of the company’s success is the recognition that engineering expertise has a key role to play in delivering and improving service and efficiency. Now, with capacity approaching…
