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Cargo, Freight & Heavy-Haul

Rail freight transportation is the use of railways and trains to transport cargo/freight/goods, as opposed to human passengers. A rail freight/cargo/goods train is typically a group of wagons hauled by one or more locomotives on a railway network, between the shipper and the intended destination as part of the overall logistics chain and supply industry.

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Government sets ambitious target to grow rail freight

21 December 2023 | By Emily Budgen

The UK Government have set an ambitious target to grow rail freight by 75% by 2050, in order to improve the environment.

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Rail Infrastructure Asset Management Summit (RIAMS) 2024: Empowering future rail operations through effective data management strategies

20 December 2023 | By Emily Budgen

Global Railway Review are delighted to be media partners for the Railway Infrastructure Asset Management Summit (RIAMS).

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RAIB Report: Freight train derailment at London Gateway

20 December 2023 | By Emily Budgen

RAIB has released its report into a freight train derailment at London Gateway, Essex, 24th December 2021.

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HS2 tunnel segments on the move from Hartlepool to London

20 December 2023 | By Emily Budgen

The new tunnel segments for the latest section of HS2 are on the move. Freight services are on the move to HS2's London Logistics Hub

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The Digital Rail Live 2023 Content Report

18 December 2023 | By

Digital Rail Live 2023 was a day of inspiring insights, innovations, and meaningful connections. Our attendees, speakers and sponsors contributed to the vibrant conversations that shaped the event into a hub of knowledge and collaboration.

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Etihad Rail and Al Dahra collaborate at COP28

14 December 2023 | By Emily Budgen

Etihad Rail and Al Dahra Holding Company have entered a Memorandum of Understanding for sustainability at COP28.

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Logistics UK names Tesco the Rail Business of the Year

13 December 2023 | By Emily Budgen

Logistics UK have named Tesco as the the Rail Business of the Year, at its ceremony last week in Westminster, sponsored by Visku.

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FS Group’s acquisition of Exploris finalised

7 December 2023 | By Emily Budgen

FS Group have had their acquisition of Exploris finalised, making them the second biggest rail logistics operator in Germany.

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Video Interview with Plasser & Theurer’s Fabian Hansmann

4 December 2023 | By Global Railway Review

Global Railway Review's Editor, Elizabeth Jordan, caught up with Plasser & Theurer's new Head of Marketing, Fabian Hansmann to discuss the latest news from Plasser & Theurer, how they're celebrating their 70th anniversary and what they hope for the future of rail.

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Siemens Mobility and ELL sign Vectron framework agreement

1 December 2023 | By Emily Budgen

Siemens Mobility and the European Locomotive Leasing Group (ELL) have entered a framework agreement to purchase 200 Vectrons.

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The digital way in rail freight operations

30 November 2023 | By Dassault Systèmes

Discover how integrated planning helps you optimise daily rail freight operations, across all planning areas and time horizons for greater efficiency.

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American freight company Union Pacific announce dividend

29 November 2023 | By Emily Budgen

The American freight company, Union Pacific, have announced their dividend for the last quarter (2023 Q4) for this year.

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Indian Central Railway’s Best Ever Freight Loading

13 November 2023 | By Emily Budgen

Indian Railways' Central division have announced their record-breaking freight loading numbers for the month October 2023.

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GB Railfreight Successfully Trials Brake Monitoring System

1 November 2023 | By Emily Budgen

GB Railfreight have successfully trialled a new brake monitoring system, developed in collaboration with Icomera, DG8 and SENSEi.

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Baltic-Adriatic Forum in Budapest Highlights RFC Amber

27 October 2023 | By Emily Budgen

The Baltic Adriatic Forum in Budapest highlighted the future joining of Hungary to the European Transport Corridor (ETC).

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