A fleet of 25 new JNA-Z box wagons from VTG Rail UK will soon enter traffic for Direct Rail Services (DRS). The wagons were built by WH Davis at its Shirebrook facility and will be operated by Nuclear Transport Solutions’ (NTS) rail division DRS. VTG Rail UK Sales Manager Archie Lucas said: “We had the […]
AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough, has worked with a local college to create its port in 3D virtual reality to enable prospective customers across the world to view its facilities. Students at The Northern School of Art, which is based in Middlesbrough, took part in the competition to develop 3D designs […]
On 13 April 2024, Freightliner, confirmed that ownership of the Coatbridge terminal has been taken over by Russell Railroad Limited, a subsidiary of John G Russell, effective immediately. Following a strategic review of the Freightliner Coatbridge terminal, it was recognised that the Coatbridge facility would be better served under new ownership. Freightliner rail services remain […]
DP World has achieved a significant increase in the share of freight being transported by rail from its Southampton logistics hub. The Modal Shift Programme trial, introduced last September, is designed to increase the attractiveness of intermodal rail for customers through carefully considered financial incentives. From September to February the share of freight units being […]
Porterbrook is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Bagguley as Fleet Services Director. He will join on 3 June from East West Rail Company. Taking responsibility for regional management teams and digital engineering services, Andy will collaborate with customers and industry partners to deliver Porterbrook’s strategic rolling stock objectives across more than 4000 passenger […]
Today, Tuesday 20th February 2024, the UK’s leading rolling stock financier and asset management company Porterbrook has agreed a deal to take a 49% stake in Brodie Engineering. The Kilmarnock based company is the only active rail engineering business in Scotland, specialising in heavy maintenance, refurbishment and overhauls for passenger and freight vehicles. “Brodie Engineering […]
DP World, a leading provider of global end-to-end supply chain solutions, is increasing its financial incentive by almost 50 per cent for customers taking advantage of its ‘Modal Shift Programme’. The scheme was introduced in September last year and is designed to increase the attractiveness of intermodal rail for customers through carefully considered financial incentives. […]
Direct Rail Services (DRS) is to retire its iconic Class 37 locomotives, marking the end of an era for these stalwarts of the rail industry. The decision comes as part of DRS’s commitment to the environment, fleet modernisation and adapting to evolving operational needs. Since their introduction, the Class 37 locomotives have played a vital […]
Tarmac, the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business, is now leveraging TOPS (Total Operations Processing System) to digitise and optimise its rail freight performance in the UK. Thanks to its collaboration with Everysens, the European leader in TVMS (“Transport Visibility & Management System”) for rail freight software, Tarmac is taking a step […]
AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough, has welcomed its first international shipment of renewable energy pellets. The vessel was loaded with 7,000 tonnes of recyclable fuel pellets, which were processed by Waste Knot Energy (WKE) at their newly commissioned processing plant and storage facilities, located at Port of Middlesbrough. The waste-to-energy pellets […]
