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Germany’s state cargo railway makes heavy losses again

Simon Walton
March 25, 2025
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DB Cargo, the troubled German state-owned rail freight operator, is about to post further substantial losses.

DB Cargo hides behind London’s green wall

Simon Walton
March 18, 2025
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British rail freight operator DB Cargo UK is claiming a first for the industry. Their north London freight terminal at Cricklewood has gone green, in a big way.

“The jewel in our crown”. Cricklewood becomes the UK’s first net zero rail freight terminal

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March 14, 2025
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Until recently, 2018 to be precise, the 4,58 hectare plot off the A5 Edgware Road in North London housed light industrial units. Fast forward a…

London freight terminal becomes UK first Net Zero terminal

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March 13, 2025
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DB Cargo UK is boasting that it has created the country’s first ‘net zero’ rail freight terminal, at Cricklewood in North London.

DB Cargo UK tasks Siemens with Class 66s ETCS implementation

Simon Walton
February 28, 2025
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DB Cargo UK has contracted with Siemens Mobility to fit Class 66 locomotives with the new European Train Control System (ETCS). Work will begin in…

Class 66 locomotives to be fitted with digital signalling thanks to major deal

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February 28, 2025
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Class 66 locomotives are to be fitted with digital in-cab signalling thanks to a new deal between DB Cargo UK and Siemens Mobility. Work to…

Class 66 locomotives to be fitted with digital signalling thanks to major deal

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February 28, 2025
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Class 66 locomotives are to be fitted with digital in-cab signalling thanks to a new deal between DB Cargo UK and Siemens Mobility. Work to…

DB Cargo UK moves from road/rail to road vehicles to improve breakdown response

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February 12, 2025
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DB Cargo UK has improved its ability to respond to breakdowns with a fleet of vans that will carry heavy-lifting and other recovery equipment.

Locomotive livery changes announced as DB Cargo has royal warrant renewed

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February 11, 2025
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His Majesty King Charles III has awarded DB Cargo UK the Royal Warrant to maintain and operate the royal train. DB Cargo has had the…

More 2025 plans released for steam locomotive No. 60103 Flying Scotsman

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February 7, 2025
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The National Railway Museum has announced some more details of what Flying Scotsman will get up to in 2025. Flying Scotsman’s custodian, Northern Steam Operations…