Rail Freight Group

🌟 Rail freight in the UK still struggles to get the media coverage it so often deserves (apart from the few journalists committed to the cause - thank you and you know who you are). That's why we started the RFG Newsletter! Our goal was to not only promote the incredible work of our members but also to shine a light on the amazing and dynamic sector that is UK rail freight. 🚂✨ 📩 If you're not yet signed up to receive the RFG Newsletter and want to learn more about this vital industry, subscribe for free here: https://buff.ly/42WMNfK #railfreight #rail #railways #logistics #supplychain #freight #transport #FreightFriday Check out our latest edition here:

We're reducing transport carbon emissions with multimodal transport options in Europe. Last week, we announced our new #multimodal corridor, connecting Antwerp, Belgium and Istanbul, Turkey. The route combines #road and #rail. It produces approximately 80% fewer emissions than traditional road transport and reduces transit time from ten days to eight compared to road transportation alone. #ModalShift #Decarbonisation

The Government has set ambitious targets to grow the amount of freight moved by #rail in Great Britain which will help to deliver greater environmental and economic benefits. One single freight train removes up to 129 HGVs from our busy motorways and reduces carbon emissions by 76%.   ❓ Did you know there are grants and discounts available to support rail freight services delivering modal shift and an array of associated benefits?   Contact #Freightliner today to find out how these grants and discounts could support your business to move more freight on rail as well as help to achieve your sustainability targets.   Talk to the team ➡ https://lnkd.in/eehsPTSQ

Following the launch of our #DeliveredByRailFreight campaign recently, we are pleased to share case studies to help bring the benefits of rail freight to life https://buff.ly/3zdrbBC Rail freight services help build homes and infrastructure, support carbon reduction and net zero targets, spread economic and employment benefits and deliver regional growth. We put a glass of wine on your table and even the fridge freezer to keep it cool. #deliveredbyrailfreight #rail #freight

Thank you to the Port of Felixstowe for their commitment to Railfreight and helping to drive modal shift.

Four new services completed for #Freightliner Heavy Haul. 🎉 The Freightliner Heavy Haul team have been very busy over the last few weeks with four new flows successfully completed for our customers including: Tytherington ➡ Appleford Whatley ➡ Chesterton Tunstead ➡ Hull  Mountsorrel ➡ Chesterton You can trust Freightliner Heavy Haul to transport your largest loads safely, swiftly and sustainably on #rail. Nothing can get in the way of our commitment to responsibly moving your goods with powerful speed and unshakeable security - every single time. #NoLoadTooLarge #NoJourneyTooFar

Mark your calendars for the Annual Rail Freight Conference 2024! 🚆 This year’s conference promises to be bigger and better, bringing together experts and professionals from across the rail freight sector. Expect engaging sessions on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities facing our industry. Key Highlights: Expert Panels Networking Opportunities Industry Innovations 📅 Date: 26 September 📍 Location: Addleshaw Goddard, Central London Be part of the conversation shaping the future of rail freight. Register today! 👉 https://buff.ly/4da0uwE #RailFreight #FreightLogistics #Networking #IndustryInsights

🌟 Key Issues for Rail Freight from a Legal Perspective 🌟 Rail freight plays a vital role in achieving Net Zero and boosting the UK economy. At Burges Salmon, its specialist Rail Group, with over 40 experienced lawyers, is proud to support organisations across the sector on a wide range of matters. Its expertise includes regulatory issues, access agreements, charging arrangements, and rights to compensation. For instance, it assisted the rail freight sector with regulatory arrangements for the ETCS deployment as part of the Digital Railway Programme. It also provides advice on ESG compliance, competition law, and health and safety. It collaborates closely with clients to deliver strategic projects across the rail infrastructure lifecycle, including planning, land acquisition, financing, construction, maintenance, and developing net zero solutions like rooftop solar and battery storage. As the industry evolves, the current rail reform agenda offers a chance to better meet the sector's needs. The government's ambitious 75% net freight tonne kilometre growth target by 2050 is a positive step. However, effective policies are crucial for achieving this growth. 🔍 Key areas it is monitoring: • Structural rail reform – Integrated Rail Body developments • Access reform – Impact on freight operators • Infrastructure investment – Enhancing network capacity • Planning reform – Supporting the freight and logistics sector https://buff.ly/46aFYcV #RailFreight #NetZero #UKEconomy #BurgesSalmon #LegalAdvice #RailReform #Infrastructure

🙂 We are so proud to have successfully received our first ever delivery of waste by rail using our existing rail infrastructure at Ferrybridge in West Yorkshire. Thanks to our partners SUEZ UK and Freightliner Group Ltd we welcomed the delivery of 700 tonnes of household waste earlier of this month.   🚅 Rail deliveries expand the geographic reach of Ferrybridge 1 and 2, lower transport emissions by around 76% and reduce local road congestion. The trial also highlights the potential for using rail freight to connect the plant to a Carbon Capture and Storage cluster, offering an alternative to pipeline connections.   👉 You can find out more on our website here https://lnkd.in/eiCJCef5. #enfinium #SUEZUK #Freightliner #WastebyRail #DecarbonisationHub #RailFreight

The innovative and groundbreaking Class 93 locomotive 93001 is no longer alone! 93002 quietly arrived at Portbury docks and following inspection will travel North to join its stablemate at Worksop today. Nearly there - only some final testing to undertake before these amazing machines enter service.