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WH Davis to expand workforce by 25% with UK Government backing
WH Davis, the UK’s only independent railway wagon manufacturer, will create 20 new jobs as part of a €44 million export contract to Ireland.
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Some big lifts for the $400 million Melbourne Intermodal Terminal
With the Australian Government focused on lifting economic productivity, the delivery of the Intermodal Terminal Company's $400 million Melbourne Intermodal Terminal (MIT) will significantly enhance the efficiency and cost effectiveness of freight and logistics operations and services in both the Victorian and national supply chains.
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DB Cargo UK begins fitting ETCS to Class 66 locomotives at Toton depot this week
DB Cargo UK has started installing ETCS digital signalling on nine Class 66 freight locomotives to boost capacity and safety on the East Coast Main Line.
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Anacostia rail holdings names Todd Nuelle as new chief commercial officer to drive growth
Anacostia Rail Holdings appoints Todd Nuelle as Chief Commercial Officer, bringing over 25 years’ logistics experience to lead commercial strategy and expansion.
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Luton MP backs rail freight to deliver homes and cut road congestion
Luton North MP Sarah Owen praised Breedon Group’s use of rail freight to supply construction materials, reducing HGV traffic, emissions, and supporting sustainable housing development.
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UNCITRAL backs new convention to support negotiable cargo documents across all transport modes
The UN has approved a draft convention enabling negotiable cargo documents for rail, road, air, and sea transport.
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Agreement between Australia’s largest rail freight company and Victoria’s largest intermodal
In a major development for both the Victorian and national rail supply chains, Australia’s largest rail freight company and the state’s newest and largest intermodal terminal have signed an agreement for the utilisation of the facility for the handling of containerised freight for up to nine years.
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Logistics Awards 2025 entry deadline has been extended
Have you completed a project in the last 12 months that stands out from the crowd? Landed a contract that has changed your business for the better? Or have colleagues achieved something truly remarkable that should be celebrated?
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Flash flooding vs freight rail
The recent flash floods that swept through Texas have delivered a stark and immediate lesson on the escalating vulnerability of critical infrastructure to extreme weather events.
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Global Railway Review’s Track Insight: Track Maintenance
This Track Insight delves into the revolutionary technological advancements that are transforming how we approach track maintenance.
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Freightliner secures two five-year contracts to expand heavy haul rail services for Breedon
Freightliner renews cement transport and launches new aggregates contract with Breedon, investing in locomotives, wagons, and facilities to boost efficiency and sustainability.
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CER calls for ambitious rail targets in EU Port Strategy to secure green and resilient growth
CER urges the EU to boost rail’s role in ports, supporting climate goals, strategic autonomy, and freight efficiency.
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Estonia’s Rail Baltica link to Muuga port set to transform freight and logistics sector
Rail Baltic Estonia signs €2.9 million contract to connect Muuga port, boosting trade, freight capacity, and infrastructure development.
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Thomas the Tank Engine documentary to premiere at Alstom’s historic rail celebration in Derby
Alstom will host the UK premiere of An Unlikely Fandom during this summer’s major Railway 200 event.
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Reliable Rail Service Act reintroduced to tackle high costs and poor freight rail performance
The Reliable Rail Service Act aims to ensure dependable freight rail service and reasonable rates for farmers, manufacturers, and small businesses across the US.
