GB Railfreight (GBRf) is regearing 12 of its Class 66s to increase their power output for a rapidly growing portfolio of heavy trainload work. The regearing will change their gear wheel from traction motor to axle, providing higher torque value and better acceleration to handle heavier loads more efficiently. As part of the conversion, the […]
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GB Railfreight and British Transport Police unveil bespoke new livery to promote rail safety
TGB Railfreight (GBRf), the leading UK transporter of goods for businesses and consumers, has unveiled a special livery for one of its locomotives in collaboration with British Transport Police (BTP) at Waterloo Station. At the ceremony, GBRf’s CEO John Smith OBE and Assistant Chief Constable Sean O’Callaghan of BTP highlighted the impact that network disruption […]
Maritime Transport launches two new rail services from DP World london gateway
Maritime Transport has launched two new intermodal rail services connecting DP World London Gateway with its inland terminals at Hams Hall and iPort Doncaster. Running Monday to Saturday, the new services commenced last week and are operated in partnership with GB Railfreight. Both services have been introduced in response to growing volumes at DP World […]