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UK freight and passengers benefit from Christmas works
Christmas this week brings more than just turkey and tinsel for the UK rail network. Network Rail is deploying thousands of workers across the country…
Friday Freight Path
Freight is in season, and out of step with the wider economy
Britain’s economy continues to shrink, and employment figures disappoint. Sometimes, the only growth seems to be inflation figures. Rail freight is once again shouldering more…
UK association highlights resilience inside rail freight
With manufacturing’s annual peak already passed and the retail onslaught of the Christmas and holiday period yet to come, the autumn season is the pressure…
CEE importers will benefit from Silk Road trains in coming peak season
For some European importers, Christmas goods must be ordered before September if they are to be shipped via rail. Time is ticking, says Michaela Kralovicova,…
All we want for Christmas is…clarity on the UK Integrated Rail Plan
The railway industry in the UK is still asking for clarity on the Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands. It is just over…
UK rail union targets maintenance with additional Christmas walk out
Rail union RMT has announced that it will wreck the Christmas maintenance schedule with a four-day stoppage over the holiday period. The union has called…
British supermarket chain keeps shelves stocked thanks to rail
Tesco, Britain’s biggest grocery retailer says it has beaten supply chain issues by increasing its use of rail freight. The giant retailer has told markets…