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Latest Rail Freight News

Read about the latest UK rail freight news, including new freight traffic flows, freight operating company news and new partnerships between freight operating companies and construction companies, retail franchises and rail customers. This category will also feature news about new rolling stock for rail freight operations.

37610 Visits Brighton

HNRC Class 37610 Visits Brighton Wall Siding It’s not rare to see diesel locomotives at Brighton Station. At the very least, you’ll have two occasions where a diesel locomotive visits Brighton, more so during the autumn and winter months. However, most locomotive visits to Brighton are by newer built locomotives, typically class 66s or class …

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First Train Enters Newhaven Marine Aggregates Terminal

First Train Service at Newhaven Marine Aggregates Terminal The first DB Cargo operated aggregates train has served Newhaven Marine aggregates terminal this week as the new plant opens to railfreight traffic. Thursday 18th June 2020 saw DB Cargo’s class 66 locomotive number 66113 work the Acton Yard to Newhaven Marine service, running via the Brighton …

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Newhaven Marine & Port Development Documentation

Newhaven Marine & Port Development Documentation Development of Newhaven East Quay and Newhaven Marine continues into 2020. This post will document the developments taking place, and the reinstatement of Newhaven Marine for freight trains for the Brett marine dredged aggregates importation wharf and bagging facility. All pictures taken from public footpaths and safe places. January …

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Freightliner Takes Over Mendip Stone Trains

Freightliner Begins Working Mendip Stone Trains Starting tomorrow, Sunday 3rd November, DB Cargo will cease operating the Mendip stone trains with changeover to Freightliner . Following their successful contract win Freightliner will operate all trains on behalf of the Mendip rail joint venture between Aggregate Industries and Hanson. Operating out of Merehead Quarry and Whatley …

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