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DB Cargo UK discussing transferring drivers to rival as it deals with Network Rail contract loss


27/05/2025 in News

DB Cargo 66181, in red livery, passes Barrow upon Soar on the Midland Main Line on September 6 2024, with the 1055 East Midlands Gateway-Felixstowe North intermodal. The unit has been identified as one of those next in line for conversion. PAUL BIGGS.

DB Cargo UK has asked drivers if they are willing to transfer to GB Railfreight as it looks for ways to manage a surplus.




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  • Norman - 27/05/2025 14:14

    Rail freight traffic in Scotland has been declining yet there are many destinations with no freight on rail despite poor or even relatively poor road connections . I have long suspected the rail freight companies have little interest in serving any markets north of the Scottish Central belt . Yet Fort William has just the alumina train despite the the A82 is grossly overcrowded and unsuitable for HGVs for much its length. Ditto Aberdeen and Inverness with ZERO rail freight except one Tesco train to Inverness and cement to both cities. Why no attempt by any of the 3 to grow the market.?

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