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RFG News – September 2026 – Issue 179

RFG News – September 2026 – Issue 179

The September 2026 edition of RFG News, the Rail Freight Group’s regular newsletter, is now available to download. Click here to download your copy This month’s edition leads with the Government’s new interim target to grow rail freight by at least 40% by 2040. We also cover the Class 99’s entry into commercial service, the […]

RFG News – July 2026 – Issue 178

RFG News – July 2026 – Issue 178

The July 2026 edition of RFG News, the Rail Freight Group’s regular newsletter, is now available to download. Click here to download your copy! This month’s edition leads with GB Railfreight’s successful Class 99 trial ahead of the fleet entering full commercial service, alongside coverage of recent RFG events, GoExpress’ high-speed freight trials on the […]

RFG News – April 2026 – Issue 177

RFG News – April 2026 – Issue 177

The April 2026 edition of RFG News, the Rail Freight Group’s regular newsletter, is out now available to download. Download your copy here! Inside this latest issue, you’ll find: • A guest article from Liam Bogues, Network Rail, exploring how major national infrastructure projects can unlock new opportunities for rail freight and what is needed […]

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RFG News – February 2026 – Issue 176

The February 2026 edition of RFG News, the Rail Freight Group’s regular newsletter, has been published. Download your copy here! Inside this latest issue, you’ll find: • A landmark Government-backed deal to reinvigorate cross-Channel rail freight, with plans to transform Barking Eurohub into a major international logistics hub. • Major milestones for rail freight infrastructure, […]

RFG News – December 2025 – Issue 175 RFG News banner 175

RFG News – December 2025 – Issue 175

The December 2025 edition of RFG News, the Rail Freight Group’s regular newsletter, is now available to read. 👉 Download your copy here! Inside this festive final issue of the year you’ll find: • The Railways Bill passes its second reading in Parliament, putting rail freight firmly into the legislative spotlight and moving Great British […]

RFG News – November 2025 – Issue 174

RFG News – November 2025 – Issue 174

The November 2025 edition of RFG News, the Rail Freight Group’s regular newsletter, has now been published. Download your copy here! Inside this edition, you’ll find: A landmark moment for rail reform: the Government introduces the new Railways Bill, setting out the creation of Great British Railways and a statutory duty to grow rail freight, […]

RFG News – September 2025 – Issue 173

RFG News – September 2025 – Issue 173

The September 2025 issue of RFG News, the Rail Freight Group’s regular newsletter, has now been published. 👉 Download your copy here Inside this edition, you’ll find: Political backing for rail freight – MPs across the UK visit sites to see how freight supports jobs, homes, and sustainability. GB Railfreight’s new Class 99 locomotives – a […]

RFG News – June 2025 – Issue 172

RFG News – June 2025 – Issue 172

The June 2025 issue of RFG News, the Rail Freight Group’s regular newsletter, has now been published. Download your copy here This month’s edition highlights a packed Multimodal 2025 show, where the RFG Pavilion was buzzing with activity and optimism for the future of rail freight. We also welcome former Rail Minister Huw Merriman to […]

RFG News – April 2025 – Issue 171

RFG News – April 2025 – Issue 171

The April 2025 issue of RFG News, the Rail Freight Group’s regular newsletter, has now been published. Download your copy here UK steel has been a major topic of discussion this month, highlighting the essential role of rail freight in supporting the industry and keeping this vital manufacturing sector moving. In this issue, we also […]

RFG Newsletter – February 2025 – Issue 170

RFG Newsletter – February 2025 – Issue 170

The February 2025 issue of RFG News, the Rail Freight Group’s regular newsletter, has now been published. Download your copy here In our first issue of 2025, we lead with coverage of the Government’s new consultation on rail reform, ‘A railway fit for Britain’s future’. While we’ve welcomed it, we’ve also warned that the significant […]