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GB Railfreight planning to repurpose at least 12 more Class 66s for heavy trainloads


22/05/2025 in Fleet

GBRF Railfreight Construction 66793 stands at Derby, working 6M72 0322 Grain Oil Terminal Gbrf to Sinfin Sdgs, on Tuesday 12th November 2024. STEVEN DONALD.

GB Railfreight is planning to regear at least a dozen more of its Class 66s for heavy trainload work, reducing their speed.




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