http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/rss_page.php The latest news about Freight en-us editor@railwaystrategies.co.uk webmaster@railwaystrategies.co.uk PHP RSS Feed Generator This year’s event provided some fascinating industry insights as well as being a great forum for networking http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10888&issueid=335 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10888&issueid=335 The world’s largest innovation platform for railway technology http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10889&issueid=335 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10889&issueid=335 FTA is seeking to promote the use of rail freight to companies that have not previously considered it through a new service – FTA FastTrack. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10985&issueid=335 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10985&issueid=335 The Department for Transport has announced permission for a new rail link to be built to the north of Nuneaton station. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10986&issueid=335 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10986&issueid=335 Customers of rail freight companies believe that there is room for further growth in the rail freight sector despite the current economic climate, according to a new survey published by the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR). http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10987&issueid=335 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10987&issueid=335 The British economy is boosted annually from £870 million by the rail freight industry – new research from Network Rail reveals. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10988&issueid=335 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10988&issueid=335 VTG Rail UK, a subsidiary of VTG Aktiengesellschaft, has signed a deal with BP Oil for the purchase and leaseback of its fleet of 124 tank wagons. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10989&issueid=335 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10989&issueid=335 GB Railfreight (GBRf) showcased its newly modified biomass wagons, which will be used for its multi-million pound contract with Drax Power Limited, at Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre on 1st July. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10991&issueid=335 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10991&issueid=335 Network Rail and Freightliner have jointly reinstated a short section of disused track near Bristol Temple Meads enabling seven wine trains to terminate at South Liberty Lane depot every week. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10992&issueid=335 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10992&issueid=335 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11002&issueid=335 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11002&issueid=335 Looking to the future of rail logistics in Norway, H-Strøm is actively seeking to increase the load and consolidation of its trains for enhanced efficiency http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10744&issueid=329 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10744&issueid=329 Royal Mail and DB Schenker Rail (UK) Ltd have formally started a multi-year contract to transport mail by rail. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10745&issueid=329 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10745&issueid=329 Groupe Eurotunnel has acquired the third largest British rail freight operator, GBRf, from international transporter FirstGroup plc. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10746&issueid=329 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10746&issueid=329 First GBRf has celebrated its 100th Ballasted Track Renewal (BTR) on the London Underground track replacement project. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10747&issueid=329 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10747&issueid=329 PHILIPPA EDMUNDS makes the case for rail freight as a vital element in the low carbon economy http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10748&issueid=329 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10748&issueid=329 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. 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The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10788&issueid=329 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10788&issueid=329 Next generation procurement A new railway – a new way to do business http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10173&issueid=317 Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10173&issueid=317 Plans for a £53 million investment in the rail infrastructure in Anglia – which will ultimately help take around 750,000 lorry journeys off the road every year – have moved a step closer as Network Rail announces Jacobs Engineering as its design partner for the works. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10221&issueid=317 Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10221&issueid=317 First GBRf has agreed a new £2 million, three-year contract with global aluminium business Rio Tinto Alcan for the carriage of coal and alumina. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10222&issueid=317 Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10222&issueid=317 IM Properties has submitted plans to North Warwickshire Borough Council for a phase two master plan extension of 123 acres (49.9ha) at Birch Coppice Business Park capable of developing two million square feet of high quality B8 distribution and logistics space. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10223&issueid=317 Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10223&issueid=317 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. 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The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10290&issueid=317 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10290&issueid=317 Next generation procurement A new railway – a new way to do business http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9676&issueid=306 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9676&issueid=306 Welcome to RAILWAY STRATEGIES’ Infrarail 2010 preview, featuring an overview of the event together with information from many of the organisations who will be present at the exhibition. We hope you will find this useful in planning your visit http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9678&issueid=306 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9678&issueid=306 More than 170 suppliers of rail infrastructure products and services are preparing for the Infrarail 2010 exhibition, which takes place from 13th to 15th April at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9679&issueid=306 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9679&issueid=306 First GBRf has won its first contract to provide regular timetabled passenger services, just six months after the company won its Passenger Licence. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9795&issueid=306 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9795&issueid=306 A consortium of European companies led by Thales and supported by the Fraunhofer Institute, Kayser-Threde, SELSYS and TriaGnoSys has carried out a study on the Galileo Wagon Tracking system (GaWaLoc). http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9796&issueid=306 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9796&issueid=306 Transport Minister Chris Mole MP has opened Britain’s newest rail freight terminal in Rugby. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9797&issueid=306 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9797&issueid=306 First GBRf will become the first freight operator to regularly move renewable biomass material on the rail network, following a new multi-million pound contract with Drax Power Limited (‘Drax’). http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9798&issueid=306 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9798&issueid=306 Rail freight has weathered the storm of economic downturn relatively well. In a shrinking freight market rail has increased its market share. Deploying recession-busting flexibility award-winning operator First GBRf is gaining from this surprising side effect http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9801&issueid=306 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9801&issueid=306 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9829&issueid=306 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9829&issueid=306 In 2010 the European Transport Conference will be moving to its new home, Glasgow, Scotland. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9429&issueid=303 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9429&issueid=303 Freightliner has taken delivery of the first PowerHaul locomotives – introducing state-of-the-art technology to the UK’s rail freight market. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9473&issueid=303 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9473&issueid=303 The biggest part of a £71 million project designed to remove up to 50,000 lorries a year from the region’s roads and provide a cheaper, quicker and more practical way of transporting goods around the country was scheduled to start in Southampton over the Christmas period. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9474&issueid=303 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9474&issueid=303 DB Schenker Rail (UK) Ltd has been awarded a new rail freight haulage contract to transport coal from Yorkshire’s Kellingley colliery to Ferrybridge Power Station, also based in Yorkshire. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9475&issueid=303 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9475&issueid=303 On 30th October a new Stobart Rail train service exited Eurotunnel and arrived in Britain after its 1100 mile journey from Valencia. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9476&issueid=303 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9476&issueid=303 DB Schenker Rail (UK) Ltd has successfully increased the haulage capability of a regular fuel train operating from South Humberside to the East Midlands by 20 per cent, opening the way for longer and heavier freight trains to be introduced across the rail network in Britain. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9477&issueid=303 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9477&issueid=303 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9533&issueid=303 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9533&issueid=303 Over the next six months the Rail Alliance will host numerous networking events for its members and potential new members. All events are free to attend providing you have an interest in the relevant sector. To book on an event simply email rhona.clarke@railalliance.co.uk or call 01789 720026 to register, or you can visit www.railalliance.co.uk/newsandevents/railallianceevents http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8915&issueid=289 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8915&issueid=289 First GBRf has been awarded a new contract with Royal Mail to operate three new mail services starting from Monday 7th September 2009. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8962&issueid=289 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8962&issueid=289 DB Schenker Rail (UK) Ltd has unveiled a new wagon that will target bulk commodities that must be kept dry during transit, converting traffic from the road network to the railway. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8963&issueid=289 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8963&issueid=289 Freightliner’s trading division Logico has launched a new service from Southampton to BIFT (Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal) on behalf of independent freight forwarder Allport. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8964&issueid=289 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8964&issueid=289 The first stages of a complex two-year project which aims to transfer up to 50,000 container freight journeys a year from the UK’s roads to the railway have started. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8965&issueid=289 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8965&issueid=289 Nine brand-new open hopper sand wagons have arrived in the UK, to form part of a long-term, ‘new for old’ lease agreement between wagon providers VTG Rail UK, a subsidiary of VTG Aktiengesellschaft, and Somerset-based aggregates transporter, Mendip Rail. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8966&issueid=289 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8966&issueid=289 The winners of this year’s Rail Freight Group Awards were as follows: http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8967&issueid=289 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8967&issueid=289 Through the development of special interest groups and industry-wide communications, the Railway Industry Association is aiding the foundation of international relations http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9022&issueid=289 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9022&issueid=289 With Glenigan reporting a 20 per cent surge in the value of civil engineering projects this year, Civils 2009 is set to be more important than ever. This year’s showcase for the buoyant civil engineering sector, which will be held on 25-26th November at Earls Court 2 in London, will focus on creating infrastructure for the 22nd Century http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9030&issueid=289 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9030&issueid=289 The challenging and complex nature of today’s emergencies, from natural disasters and terrorist attacks to the current swine flu pandemic, makes it essential for individual agencies to work together to ensure a more effective response. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9031&issueid=289 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9031&issueid=289 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9032&issueid=289 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9032&issueid=289 This year’s ‘Promoting best practice throughout the supply chain’ conference was a lively affair, with stimulating contributions from within and beyond the UK the rail industry http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8423&issueid=278 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8423&issueid=278 The 37th European Transport Conference (ETC) will be held at the Leeuwenhurst Conference Centre in the Netherlands on the 5th to 7th October 2009. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8432&issueid=278 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8432&issueid=278 The Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) has appointed Edward Welsh as its director of corporate affairs. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8441&issueid=278 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8441&issueid=278 20 brand new cFabfnous oal hoppers provided by VTG Rail UK, a subsidiary of VTG Aktiengesellschaft, to freight operators First GBRf have now entered service from the Shirebrook works of British wagon builders WH Davis. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8514&issueid=278 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8514&issueid=278 Peel Land & Property, advised by Indigo Planning, has received the go ahead from Salford Council for Port Salford, a £400 million multi-modal freight exchange for Greater Manchester. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8515&issueid=278 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8515&issueid=278 First GBRf has signed a new multi-year contract with Lafarge, for the transportation of aggregates to Northamptonshire by rail for the first time. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8516&issueid=278 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8516&issueid=278 Freightliner has launched its 21st daily service from the Port of Felixstowe. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8517&issueid=278 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8517&issueid=278 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8554&issueid=278 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8554&issueid=278 The rail industry has set out its vision for what the railway should look like and be able to deliver for passengers and freight users in 20 to 30 years time. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8304&issueid=276 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8304&issueid=276 HS1 Ltd and DB Schenker Rail (UK) Ltd have signed a Heads of Term to co-operate in the development of modifications to Class 92 locomotives to enable them to operate on the high-speed railway. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8393&issueid=276 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8393&issueid=276 Performance management is essential for bulk rail shippers and a new guide by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) will advise shippers how to optimise their use of bulk rail freight. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8394&issueid=276 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8394&issueid=276 Thousands of lorry journeys have been eliminated and more than one hundred jobs safeguarded following the successful completion of a project to connect a freight terminal to the main rail arteries in the region for the handling of ‘big box’ containers. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8395&issueid=276 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8395&issueid=276 The UK’s first aluminium bogie cement wagons have celebrated their first year of service, having moved more than 150,000 tonnes of cement in the 12-month period from April 2008 – 2009 for Hanson Cement, which changed its name from Castle Cement in March to reflect its position as a division of Hanson UK. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8396&issueid=276 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8396&issueid=276 Freightliner Ltd has successfully completed installation of two new rail head gantry cranes at its Manchester terminal. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8397&issueid=276 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8397&issueid=276 The Department for Transport (DfT) has published its vision of how the Strategic Freight Network (SFN) will develop during CP5 (2014/15-2018/19) and beyond. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8398&issueid=276 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8398&issueid=276 With terminals throughout the UK and Scotland, Roadway Container Logistics is able to fast-track units utilising direct rail connections http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8409&issueid=276 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8409&issueid=276 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8413&issueid=276 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8413&issueid=276 The Railway Strategies Live Event, in association with the Rail Alliance, is designed to help suppliers unlock their potential http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7769&issueid=262 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7769&issueid=262 5 – 7 October 2009, Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7775&issueid=262 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7775&issueid=262 The visitor attendance figures for Railtex 2009 – which took place at Earls Court Two in London from 10 -12 March – underline the widely acknowledged success of the latest edition of the UK’s premier rail event. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7786&issueid=262 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7786&issueid=262 The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has published its plan covering the period April 2009 - March 2010. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7794&issueid=262 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7794&issueid=262 More than ever, rail freight is offering companies the potential to reduce costs and improve both their service and environmental performance. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7833&issueid=262 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7833&issueid=262 VTG Rail UK has signed a 15-year agreement with Tarmac Buxton Lime and Cement (TBLC) for the purchase and lease-back of its key 50 wagon fleet. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7834&issueid=262 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7834&issueid=262 The Department for Transport is encouraging people to voice their opinions on the department’s latest publication: Delivering a Sustainable Transport System (DASTS) – the Logistics Perspective. Duncan Buchanan, from the DfT Freight and Logistics Division, made the call for “wider stakeholder engagement” at the Rail Freight Group (RFG) spring meeting in London. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7835&issueid=262 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7835&issueid=262 DB Schenker operated on Monday 23 March 2009 the first freight train to Donnington (Telford) for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in nearly 20 years. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7836&issueid=262 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7836&issueid=262 TX Logistik is a leading provider of freight and cargo rail services, connecting countries across Europe in the import and export markets http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7902&issueid=262 Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7902&issueid=262 ERS Railways sees its dedication to the customer and sustainability as its key to future success and its way out of the economic downturn http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7904&issueid=262 Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7904&issueid=262 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7910&issueid=262 Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7910&issueid=262 The Railway Strategies LIVE 2009 event, in association with the Rail Alliance, is focusing on Skills, Innovation and Technology http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7176&issueid=242 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7176&issueid=242 Welcome to RAILWAY STRATEGIES’ Railtex 2009 preview featuring an overview of the event, together with information from many of the organisations who will be present at the exhibition. We hope you will find this useful in planning your visit. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7178&issueid=242 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7178&issueid=242 Rail Minister Lord Andrew Adonis is to formally open Railtex 2009, which takes place at London’s Earls Court Two from 10 to 12 March. The presence of the recently appointed minister at the show underlines the key role that investment in Britain’s rail network can play in speeding recovery from the current economic downturn. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7179&issueid=242 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7179&issueid=242 First GBRf has signed a multi-million pound contract with private wagon hire company VTG Rail UK, a subsidiary of VTG Aktiengesellschaft (SCN: VTG999), for the lease of a further 89 HYA coal wagons. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7336&issueid=242 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7336&issueid=242 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7366&issueid=242 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7366&issueid=242 A new environmentally friendly approach to transporting freight was announced in December, as Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon published a blueprint for working with and supporting the industry. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6724&issueid=226 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6724&issueid=226 Planning is now well advanced for Railtex 2009, which takes place at London’s Earls Court Two from 10th to 12th March. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6758&issueid=226 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6758&issueid=226 PD Ports, operator of the deep water port at Teesport, and rail freight operator EWS have introduced a new high cube capacity container train service between the North East of England and central Scotland. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6763&issueid=226 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6763&issueid=226 The first freight train to run on the Donnington branch since April 1991 operated at the end of October. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6764&issueid=226 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6764&issueid=226 At the inaugural United Kingdom Rail Freight Group awards event in September, Jim Longton, managing director of SCT Europe Ltd, and Ian Whelpton, sales director of W.H. Davis, accepted the Best Technical Development Award for a joint submission based on the development of a new railway freight car for transporting high cube containers on restricted loading gauge railway networks. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6765&issueid=226 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6765&issueid=226 A multi-million pound rail scheme to create an enhanced freight route through London is set to improve performance and capacity on a key link and ease pressure on Britain's roads, Secretary of State for Transport Geoff Hoon has announced. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6766&issueid=226 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6766&issueid=226 Thousands of lorry movements will transfer from road to rail this year following the successful introduction of a freight train delivering intermodal containers from the Port of Tilbury to Cardiff. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6767&issueid=226 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6767&issueid=226 EWS has introduced a new intermodal rail freight service from the Port of Felixstowe (via Ipswich) to Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal (BIFT) at Birch Coppice Business Park, close to junction 10 of the M42 near Tamworth. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6768&issueid=226 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6768&issueid=226 The FTA’s CHRIS MacRAE asserts that increased rail capacity is essential for the UK economy http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6769&issueid=226 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6769&issueid=226 Shaping the future of the supply chain When the first phase of construction is complete in three years’ time, the Northern Gateway Container Terminal (NGCT) at Teesport in North East England will effectively position imported containers nearer to their final UK destination http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6770&issueid=226 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6770&issueid=226 CHRIS SELWAY reviews some of the issues affecting the UK rail freight industry http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6771&issueid=226 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6771&issueid=226 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6840&issueid=226 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6840&issueid=226 Gerhard Bentzien of Marie-Bentz and HARTING’s Jörg Hehlgans discuss the use of RFID transponders in some demanding rail environments http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6497&issueid=221 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6497&issueid=221 New forecasts of demand for rail freight to 2015 and 2030 have been published by the Rail Freight Group and Freight Transport Association. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6498&issueid=221 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6498&issueid=221 Cement manufacturer Lafarge has taken delivery of 48 bespoke, 'environmentally-focused' rail wagons at its Hope Works, in Derbyshire, as part of a £15 million rail expansion programme to supply its customers in the South East. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6499&issueid=221 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6499&issueid=221 Transport Minister Jim Fitzpatrick has announced a £67 million boost to the Sustainable Distribution Fund that will help the freight industry reduce costs and cut emissions. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6500&issueid=221 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6500&issueid=221 First GBRf and Royal Air Force squadrons from RAF Odiham came together at the beginning of September to officially name a Class 66 locomotive 'Chinook'. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6501&issueid=221 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6501&issueid=221 The expansion of intermodal transport facilities to handle increasing activity at Aberdeen Harbour has received a double boost with the opening of a major facility at Aberdeen Harbour Board's Waterloo yard and the award of a contract for additional rail sidings there. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6502&issueid=221 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6502&issueid=221 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6522&issueid=221 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6522&issueid=221 This will be the 10th European Transport Conference organised by the Association for European Transport. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5941&issueid=213 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5941&issueid=213 The first tracks have been laid on the £7.9 million Olive Mount Chord project using Balfour Beattie's giant New Track Construction machine. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6063&issueid=213 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6063&issueid=213 Rosie Winterton MP, Minister of State for Transport, visited Hull Port in June to see the final work of a £14.5 million project to more than double capacity on the rail freight line. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6064&issueid=213 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6064&issueid=213 EWS celebrated the centenary of the Territorial Army by inviting His Royal Highness The Duke of York to dedicate a locomotive in their honour. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6065&issueid=213 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6065&issueid=213 Freightliner Group Ltd has announced that it has been acquired by Arcapita, an international investment firm based in Bahrain, for an undisclosed sum, and subject to clearance by the European Commission. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6066&issueid=213 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6066&issueid=213 The Railway Industry Association is at the forefront of progressing the interests of UK rail suppliers http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6086&issueid=213 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6086&issueid=213 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6088&issueid=213 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6088&issueid=213 The 2008 'Developing a sustainable supply chain' conference included an impressive line-up of rail industry VIPs http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5535&issueid=206 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5535&issueid=206 Solo Fabrications is a company with over 60 years' of combined experience in a wide range of sheet metal fabrication techniques and interior products for transport and associated industries. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5553&issueid=206 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5553&issueid=206 Three months before the fair is due to open InnoTrans 2008 is set to break records. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5554&issueid=206 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5554&issueid=206 A 13-metre Kirow crane, one of only five in the UK with a lifting capacity of up to 1200 metric tonnes, has laid new tracks in the world's first railway cutting. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5618&issueid=206 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5618&issueid=206 Network Rail has announced plans to invest more than £40 million to build a new rail freight link in Nuneaton. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5619&issueid=206 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5619&issueid=206 First GBRf has stepped in to help Fastline deliver coal trains to Eon's Power station in Ratcliffe. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5620&issueid=206 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5620&issueid=206 ScottishPower has awarded EWS Energy a new contract for the delivery of coal by rail to two major power stations in Scotland. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5621&issueid=206 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5621&issueid=206 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5673&issueid=206 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5673&issueid=206 Network Rail's Ian Sexton describes how the organisation's 'World Class Programme' is being applied to contracts & procurement http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5190&issueid=200 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5190&issueid=200 The rail industry's quest for improvements and efficiency is leading it to scrutinise the supply chain http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5191&issueid=200 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5191&issueid=200 Just three months old and the Rail Alliance is making quite an impact. This new rail business network has been launched with the specific charter of helping the industry make the most of a billion pound pool of opportunities over the next decade http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5192&issueid=200 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5192&issueid=200 The 10th European Transport Conference organised by the Association for European Transport will be held in the Leeuwenhorst conference centre, Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5199&issueid=200 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5199&issueid=200 The initial core of the new County Durham Engineering Cluster was formed in 1999 when a group of private sector companies decided to work together to help develop the engineering and manufacturing capacity of County Durham, initially within the Derwentside area. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5213&issueid=200 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5213&issueid=200 The winter 2008 Timetable will see the biggest increase in train service levels for many years. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5233&issueid=200 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5233&issueid=200 The DfT’s July 2007 White Paper ‘Delivering a sustainable railway’ proposed the development of a Strategic Freight Network (SFN) in England and Wales as part of its high level strategy to address the growing demands on the network for moving passengers and freight. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5265&issueid=200 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5265&issueid=200 The first freight train to operate over Scotland’s newest railway, between Stirling and Kincardine, was successfully delivered on the afternoon of Saturday 5th April, as part of a driver training programme to ensure regular services can be introduced when the route officially opens on 19th May 2008. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5266&issueid=200 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5266&issueid=200 Freightliner Heavy Haul (FHH) is the proud recipient of the Logistics Provider of the Year Award, as announced at the Annual Coal UK Awards dinner in February. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5267&issueid=200 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5267&issueid=200 Over 15,000 tonnes of aggregate has been moved by rail for the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), keeping 1500 lorry movements off London’s roads. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5268&issueid=200 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5268&issueid=200 SCT Europe has recently delivered its newest bogie the Barber Low Ride 14.25 (BLR14.25) to UK wagon builder W.H. Davis. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5269&issueid=200 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5269&issueid=200 On Saturday 2nd February, Malcolm Logistics – a division of The Malcolm Group – commenced its ‘seventh’ day primary distribution rail service for Asda Stores Ltd. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5270&issueid=200 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5270&issueid=200 First GBRf have announced an increase in services for Royal Mail, three new coal contracts and a multi-million pound expansion to its fleet, with the purchase of coal hoppers and locomotives. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5271&issueid=200 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5271&issueid=200 The Rail Freight Group (RFG) has welcomed the draft decision (subsequently confirmed) by the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) on Crossrail’s access option application for train paths on the Great Eastern and Great Western Main Lines. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5272&issueid=200 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5272&issueid=200 EWS, part of the DB Schenker organisation, has launched the first of many new Channel Tunnel intermodal trains with a new intermodal train service from Duisburg in Germany to Manchester in Britain. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5273&issueid=200 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5273&issueid=200 Nearly 4400 rail industry professionals visited the UK's definitive UK rail infrastructure event, Infrarail 2008 – representing a substantial increase of 34 per cent compared to the number attending the previous show in 2005 http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5330&issueid=200 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5330&issueid=200 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5331&issueid=200 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5331&issueid=200 With a line-up of top class speakers, Railway Strategies LIVE 2008 looks set to be a must-attend event http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4582&issueid=181 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4582&issueid=181 The latest news from the Link-up organisation http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4583&issueid=181 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4583&issueid=181 Infrarail 2008, the UK's dedicated rail infrastructure trade show, takes place in Hall 9 of Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre from 11to13 March. To be formally inaugurated by Rail Minister Tom Harris, MP, the exhibition, together with events taking place alongside it, promises to be a key meeting point for the industry's manufacturers and suppliers, and for engineers, buyers and managers http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4586&issueid=181 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4586&issueid=181 Essential raw materials needed for London's redevelopment can now be delivered more sustainably, after a new rail distribution centre was opened by construction materials firm Lafarge. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4637&issueid=181 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4637&issueid=181 Merseytravel has given the green light for contractors to start work on a new multi-million pound freight link between the Port of Liverpool and the West Coast Main Line. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4638&issueid=181 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4638&issueid=181 VTG has commenced delivery of 40 new coil carrier wagons to Europe's second largest steel producer Corus, increasing its fleet of this favoured wagon design to in excess of 100. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4639&issueid=181 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4639&issueid=181 ECT Rail, through its subsidiary RMS Locotec, has started work carrying out a terminal services contract for the Corus Group in Shotton, North Wales, moving up to 20,000 tonnes of steel for the company each week. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4698&issueid=181 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4698&issueid=181 It will be modern signalling innovations such as ERTMS, and train lengthening schemes, rather than major infrastructure projects that will provide the much-needed capacity improvements on the UK rail network. This is the main conclusion of a report published recently by management consultancy Credo http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4709&issueid=181 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4709&issueid=181 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4713&issueid=181 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4713&issueid=181 Since being appointed as the Rail Freight Group's director general in March, Alan Bennett has had plenty of issues and challenges to get his teeth into http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4262&issueid=176 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4262&issueid=176 National Motorcycle Museum - Birmingham, Tuesday 20th May 2008 http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4281&issueid=176 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4281&issueid=176 The Department for Transport has announced funding grants of more than £132 million towards supporting rail freight. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4343&issueid=176 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4343&issueid=176 Freightliner Group Ltd has signed two new long-term track access agreements with Network Rail. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4344&issueid=176 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4344&issueid=176 Work to boost capacity on the Hull Docks freight line from ten to 22 trains in each direction daily began at the beginning of November. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4345&issueid=176 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4345&issueid=176 Freightliner Group Ltd has placed an order for 30 freight locomotives of a new design giving even greater hauling capacity and a significant improvement in fuel economy than currently seen on the UK network. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4346&issueid=176 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4346&issueid=176 Drax Power Limited has agreed main terms with First GBRf for another multi-million pound contract to move coal to its Drax power station. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4347&issueid=176 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4347&issueid=176 The European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of English Welsh & Scottish Railway Holdings Limited (EWS) by Deutsche Bahn. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4348&issueid=176 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4348&issueid=176 Drax Power and EWS Energy have agreed a new commercial approach that will strengthen and develop the relationship between the UK’s leading electricity generator and the dedicated rail operator for the electricity supply industry. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4349&issueid=176 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4349&issueid=176 The Railway Industry Association is at the forefront of progressing the interests of the UK rail suppliers http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4385&issueid=176 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4385&issueid=176 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4386&issueid=176 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4386&issueid=176 Freightliner Poland Ltd (FPL) commenced their first commercial contract on 1st September 2007, operating services to Kozienice Power Station. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3821&issueid=160 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3821&issueid=160 EWS Energy has been awarded a new long-term contract from EDF Energy to deliver coal trains to its major power stations at Cottam and West Burton. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3822&issueid=160 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3822&issueid=160 John Smith, managing director at First GBRf has named a First GBRf class 66 locomotive ‘Drax Power Station’. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3823&issueid=160 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3823&issueid=160 NYK Logistics has launched a rail freight service between Southampton and inland freight terminals at Tamworth (BIFT) and Daventry (DIRFT), helping its customers to avoid port/road congestion and reduce their carbon footprints. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3824&issueid=160 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3824&issueid=160 Transport for London (TfL) has published its Rail Freight Strategy which proposes measures to remove between 110 and 176 million lorry miles from UK roads each year – significantly reducing harmful gas emissions and road accidents. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3825&issueid=160 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3825&issueid=160 A selection of opportunities currently appearing on the Tenders Direct website http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3846&issueid=160 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3846&issueid=160 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3847&issueid=160 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3847&issueid=160 Delivering a sustainable railway and securing your place in the supply chain Hear how leading figures from within the industry are responding to the challenges set out in the governments £15 Billion regeneration plan. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3848&issueid=160 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3848&issueid=160 Ruth Kelly has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for Transport. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2987&issueid=139 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2987&issueid=139 Network Rail's recently published South London Route Utilisation Strategy (RUS) examines options for tackling passenger and freight capacity issues on the complex suburban rail network in the south and south east of the capital and parts of Kent, Sussex and Surrey, where 66 per cent of all rail trips are commuter journeys and the population is expected to grow by seven per cent up to 2019. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2988&issueid=139 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2988&issueid=139 The National Rail Trends yearbook, covering the period April 2006 to March 2007, has been published by ORR. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3002&issueid=139 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3002&issueid=139 The recent RAILWAY STRATEGIES Supply Chain Conference was a big success for both the organiser and delegates http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3004&issueid=139 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3004&issueid=139 The recent RAILWAY STRATEGIES Supply Chain Conference was a big success for both the organiser and delegates http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3005&issueid=139 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3005&issueid=139 No-one could dispute the fact that technology is developing at an ever-increasing rate. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3041&issueid=139 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3041&issueid=139 A selection of opportunities currently appearing on the Tenders Direct website http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3088&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3088&issueid=139 The Department for Transport has announced funding grants of more than £20 million to support freight transport in the UK: http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3094&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3094&issueid=139 Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd (FHH) has begun operating coal trains from Hatfield Colliery in Stainforth. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3095&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3095&issueid=139 CEMEX UK recently awarded a new six-year contract to EWS Construction to deliver its entire rail freight haulage requirements for aggregates and coal http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3096&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3096&issueid=139 FirstGBRf’s Wellingborough depot, which will be used to stable and load materials for Metronet underground possessions, was opened in June by John Smith, FirstGBRf’s , managing director. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3097&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3097&issueid=139 The winners at this year's IFW awards included: http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3098&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3098&issueid=139 EWS Construction has ordered 34 new aggregate hopper wagons in order to inject over 600,000 tonnes of additional haulage capacity per annum into EWS Construction’s fleet. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3099&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3099&issueid=139 FirstGBRf has signed a new contract with Royal Mail to move mail by rail until 2010. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3100&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3100&issueid=139 Following the approval of the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn AG, the company plans to take over the entire shares in English Welsh & Scottish Railway Holding Limited (EWS) and acquire a majority share in the Spanish company Transportes Ferroviarios Especiales (Transfesa). http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3101&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3101&issueid=139 First GBRf has commenced a new contract with EDF Energy, which began in July. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3102&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3102&issueid=139 First GBRf is ordering up to 50 new coal hopper wagons to meet the expected growth in demand for the movement of coal during the next financial year. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3103&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3103&issueid=139 Aggregate Industries company, London Concrete has officially opened its rail off-loading facility at Watford and celebrated by receiving its first train on 17th July, carrying stone from Bardon Hill Quarry, Leicestershire. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3104&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3104&issueid=139 That was the question posed at the Association of Community Rail Partnerships’ latest conference. Here, ACoRP general manager NEIL BUXTON outlines his vision for community rail partnerships moving forward, as heard by delegates at the conference http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3116&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3116&issueid=139 PETER STEWART and RHYS GRIFFITHS explore the provisions of the new Corporate Manslaughter Act http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3117&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3117&issueid=139 Its the taking part that counts http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3122&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3122&issueid=139 On the move http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3123&issueid=139 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3123&issueid=139 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3124&issueid=139 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3124&issueid=139 The Railway Forum's Paul Martin tells Lee Jones why the industry's continuing growth is bringing challenges as well as benefits http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2148&issueid=103 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2148&issueid=103 Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd (FHH) is to purchase the fleet of 322 51-tonne cement wagons currently owned by Lafarge Cement. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2245&issueid=103 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2245&issueid=103 Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) and English Welsh & Scottish Railway Holdings Limited (EWS), have announced that they are in discussions about plans to develop a stronger European rail freight network. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2246&issueid=103 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2246&issueid=103 FirstGBRf has signed a new contract with Porterbrook, allowing further orders of Class 66s from Canada. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2247&issueid=103 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2247&issueid=103 Building materials solutions company CEMEX UK has awarded a six-year contract to EWS Construction for its entire rail freight for aggregates and coal. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2248&issueid=103 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2248&issueid=103 Freightliner Ltd has announced the investment of nearly £4 million in new equipment for their Birmingham terminal. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2249&issueid=103 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2249&issueid=103 Rail Minister Tom Harris has announced the award of £44 million in new rail freight grants over the next three years through the Rail Environmental Benefit Procurement Scheme (REBPS). http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2250&issueid=103 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2250&issueid=103 FirstGBRf’s renewed focus on its Rail Industry Services division paid off last year when it announced that turnover had almost doubled from £1 million in 2005 to £1.7 million in 2006. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2252&issueid=103 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2252&issueid=103 EWS Network is operating freight trains for the renewal of Manchester's Metrolink tram network. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2257&issueid=103 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2257&issueid=103 On the move http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2266&issueid=103 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2266&issueid=103 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2267&issueid=103 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2267&issueid=103 The first ever Railway Strategies Supply Chain Conference was a big success for both the organiser and delegates http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2343&issueid=103 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2343&issueid=103 The ORR’s Q3 2006-2007 (October 06-December 06) National Rail Trends report shows: http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1563&issueid=80 Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1563&issueid=80 Leading figures from the railway industry are lined up to share their best practice secrets at the Railway Strategies Supply Chain Conference http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1574&issueid=80 Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1574&issueid=80 With ever-increasing legislation and growing regulatory complexity, the benefits of hiring, rather than owning, rail freight rolling stock to support your business requirements, undoubtedly deserves careful consideration. IAN SHAW, VTG’s bulk fleet manager, explains why. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1629&issueid=80 Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1629&issueid=80 Throughput and handling capacity at Hams Hall Railfreight Terminal are set to increase, following the signing of a new five-year agreement with Kuehne + Nagel Ltd. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1630&issueid=80 Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1630&issueid=80 Associated British Ports’ Port of Southampton recently received its first rail consignment from Advenza Freight, when the company – which provides intermodal, high-speed and precision logistics services throughout the UK – delivered 16 rail coaches to the port for onward seaborne delivery to New Zealand. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1631&issueid=80 Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1631&issueid=80 Ten high-capacity HYA wagons made their inaugural loaded journey at the end of March as part of a planned trial from the Port of Tyne carrying coal to Drax power station in Yorkshire. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1632&issueid=80 Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1632&issueid=80 Britain’s rail freight operators have outlined 16 core railway enhancements that will facilitate growth in rail freight and help reduce the size of transport’s carbon footprint. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1633&issueid=80 Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1633&issueid=80 The first freight trains delivering materials for the renewal of Manchester’s Metrolink tram network have started regular operations. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1634&issueid=80 Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1634&issueid=80 EWS Industrial has introduced heavier steel slab freight trains, operating from Port Talbot to Llanwern in South Wales, hauling a third more product than before. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1635&issueid=80 Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1635&issueid=80 A selection of opportunities currently appearing on the Tenders Direct website http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1661&issueid=80 Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1661&issueid=80 On the move http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1682&issueid=80 Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1682&issueid=80 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2312&issueid=80 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2312&issueid=80 The European Transport Conference is to be held in the Netherlands for the first time and will feature the usual mix of policy and research presentations plus social events and networking opportunities. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4150&issueid=80 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4150&issueid=80 More than 9300 rail industry professionals attended Railtex 07 at ExCeL London. While visitors to the show from the UK predominated, some 700 were from overseas, more than double the figure attending the previous Railtex in Birmingham in 2004. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1154&issueid=55 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1154&issueid=55 Leading figures from the railway industry are lined up to share their best practice secrets at the Railway Strategies Supply Chain Conference http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1171&issueid=55 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1171&issueid=55 A selection of opportunities currently appearing on the Tenders Direct website http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1244&issueid=55 Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1244&issueid=55 ORR has announced its decisions on the upper limit for future freight charges (caps) for control period 4 (1st April 2009 to 31st March 2014). http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1245&issueid=55 Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1245&issueid=55 On the 5th of January, Freightliner ran the UK's first train to use the newly designed HXA wagon type http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1246&issueid=55 Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1246&issueid=55 Network Rail has published the rail industry’s Freight Route Utilisation Strategy (RUS), which forecasts future growth and potential across the rail network over the next ten years, with options for Government and other decision makers as to where investment funds could best be spent. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1247&issueid=55 Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1247&issueid=55 The first consignment of Freightliner Groups’ latest order of 16 class 66 locomotives have arrived into ABP Newport, South Wales. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1248&issueid=55 Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1248&issueid=55 GB Railfreight (GBRf) has won a contract with Mendip Rail to move recycled rail ballast from London to East Anglia. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1249&issueid=55 Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1249&issueid=55 Freightliner Heavy Haul (FHH) has taken delivery of six new, 102 tonne petroleum industry tank wagons. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1250&issueid=55 Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1250&issueid=55 Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd (FHH) has been awarded a new contract for the rail haulage of potash and salt from Boulby Mine to Tees Dock terminal and Cobra Rail freight, Middlesbrough. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1251&issueid=55 Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1251&issueid=55 EWS Network has introduced two new daily services to its rapidly expanding terminal at the Port of Southampton. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1252&issueid=55 Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1252&issueid=55 Plans to boost the movement of goods into and out of Associated British Ports (ABP) Humber Ports without adding to road congestion have been announced. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1253&issueid=55 Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1253&issueid=55 GB Railfreight has unveiled the first of a fleet of coal hopper wagons being built for its recently won coal contracts. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1254&issueid=55 Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1254&issueid=55 GB Railfreight (GBRf) has won a three-year contract with Eurailscout GB Limited to provide driving services for the UFM160 infrastructure inspection unit. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1255&issueid=55 Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1255&issueid=55 TRISTAN GARRICK discovers how the rejuvenation of the railfreight industry is becoming an increasingly key factor in the growth of the country's ports http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1296&issueid=55 Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1296&issueid=55 Making a positive and sustainable impact on cross-Channel freight transport is the goal of a major initiative led by the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) that links 27 Governmental and private sector organisations in England, Belgium and France http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1297&issueid=55 Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1297&issueid=55 On the move http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1310&issueid=55 Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1310&issueid=55 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1311&issueid=55 Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1311&issueid=55 Rail Minister Tom Harris will open Railtex 2007 at its new London venue in February. With more than 425 exhibitors taking stands at the show, the move to the capital has been warmly welcomed by the rail industry http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=823&issueid=53 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=823&issueid=53 Guide to RAILTEX exhibitors in this issue A-D http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=829&issueid=53 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=829&issueid=53 Guide to RAILTEX exhibitors in this issue E-I http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=830&issueid=53 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=830&issueid=53 Guide to RAILTEX exhibitors in this issue J - R http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=831&issueid=53 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=831&issueid=53 Guide to exhibitors in this issue S -Z http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=832&issueid=53 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=832&issueid=53 The Secretary of State for Transport, Douglas Alexander, has announced that the Department for Transport will work with Network Rail to take forward work on the detailed case for TIF funding for the a number of strategic rail freight schemes http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=979&issueid=53 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=979&issueid=53 EWS Energy is planning to operate trains up to half a mile long to allow more coal to be moved by rail in Britain. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=980&issueid=53 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=980&issueid=53 GB Railfreight (GBRf) has opened a new train crew base at Bristol as it prepares to establish a larger presence in the South West, South Wales and South Midlands. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=981&issueid=53 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=981&issueid=53 ORR is consulting on two important aspects of future track access charges payable by train operators to Network Rail. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=982&issueid=53 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=982&issueid=53 EWS Construction, the new dedicated rail freight operator for the construction and waste industries, was formally launched at the beginning of December http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=983&issueid=53 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=983&issueid=53 Freightliner has been awarded a new contract by MSC (UK) to carry the equivalent of one full train daily to/from Felixstowe and Widnes, Cheshire http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=984&issueid=53 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=984&issueid=53 The EWS Group has launched EWS Industrial in order to meet the increasing demands of British industry. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=985&issueid=53 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=985&issueid=53 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1035&issueid=53 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1035&issueid=53 gggg http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=546&issueid=48 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=546&issueid=48 The Office of Rail Regulation's National Rail Trends for the period April-June 2006 http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=548&issueid=48 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=548&issueid=48 National Rail Awards Winners http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=555&issueid=48 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=555&issueid=48 Work is underway on an £8 million redevelopment for First Great Western (FGW) at its St Philips Marsh depot in Bristol http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=590&issueid=48 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=590&issueid=48 On 22nd September, The Honourable Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody MP officially opened the Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=633&issueid=48 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=633&issueid=48 GB Railfreight and Drax Power Limited have signed a contract for the movement of imported coal to Drax Power station http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=635&issueid=48 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=635&issueid=48 GB Railfreight has been accredited to the ISO 14001:2000 http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=636&issueid=48 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=636&issueid=48 EWS has introduced a new daily high cube container service between the Port of Southampton and the new Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=637&issueid=48 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=637&issueid=48 Since becoming a limited company in 2001, Freightliner Heavy Haul has experienced exponential growth in each year of its existence http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=638&issueid=48 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=638&issueid=48 On the move http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=666&issueid=48 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=666&issueid=48 Faiveley Transport Birkenhead (FTB) is a RISAS Approved Supplier. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2147&issueid=48 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2147&issueid=48 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or mtime or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2313&issueid=48 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2313&issueid=48 This page shows the sizes and positions of the various adverts available on the website. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7369&issueid=48 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7369&issueid=48 VTG Rail UK is the UK's leading rail wagon hiring company http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=737&issueid=51 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=737&issueid=51 The National Rail Trends yearbook, covering the period April 2005 to March 2006, was published by ORR in July http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=738&issueid=51 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=738&issueid=51 Fastline Freight has extended its service http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=739&issueid=51 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=739&issueid=51 Freightliner has signed a new five-year contract with Maersk Line http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=740&issueid=51 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=740&issueid=51 The Government has announced that six possible freight enhancement schemes are being taken forward for business case development http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=741&issueid=51 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=741&issueid=51 Having been given the right to operate in Germany, Euro Cargo Rail has won its second rail freight haulage contract http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=742&issueid=51 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=742&issueid=51 Network Rail has now published its draft Freight Route Utilisation Strategy http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=743&issueid=51 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=743&issueid=51 On the move http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=778&issueid=51 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=778&issueid=51 To increase capacity up to 1.25 million tonnes of steel per year Innovate Round Oak Rail has invested in five heavy-duty overhead cranes from Street Crane Company http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1066&issueid=54 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1066&issueid=54 GB Railfreight and Drax Power Limited have signed 'Heads of Terms' for the movement of imported coal from the Port of Tyne to Drax Power station near Selby, North Yorkshire http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1067&issueid=54 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1067&issueid=54 The Scottish Executive recently announced the business partnership between independent haulage and distribution organisation Eddie Stobart Ltd and retailer Tesco plc http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1068&issueid=54 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1068&issueid=54 Royal Mail has extended its contract with GB Railfreight (GBRf) to move mail by rail between London and Scotland http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1069&issueid=54 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1069&issueid=54 Plans for a new state-of-the-art £2 million rail freight timber loading facility at Crianlarich on the West Highland Line have been outlined by the railway and timber industries at a meeting with local residents, members of the Community Council, Tavish Scott MSP the Minister for Transport, local MSP Sylvia Jackson, and officials from Transport Scotland and the Scottish Executive http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1070&issueid=54 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1070&issueid=54 The first batch of EWS's 368 new rail freight wagons has arrived in Britain http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1071&issueid=54 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1071&issueid=54 Roadways Container Logistics can provide all the physical distribution functions needed for inland container distribution in the UK http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1135&issueid=54 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1135&issueid=54 On the move http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1150&issueid=54 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1150&issueid=54 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1151&issueid=54 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1151&issueid=54