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News - November 7, 2024

GB Railfreight re-launches daily Felixstowe to Daventry service

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News - October 29, 2024

GB Railfreight achieves new high in GRESB Sustainability Score

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News - September 25, 2024

GB Railfreight ushers in a new era of sustainable freight transport by unveiling its new hybrid Class 99 locomotive

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News - September 13, 2024

Yorkshire Gold – Drax celebrates 50 years with golden locomotive

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News - August 30, 2024

GB Railfreight opens new maintenance facility in Tonbridge

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News - August 12, 2024

GB Railfreight to extend DP World contract at London Gateway

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News - August 9, 2024

GB Railfreight adds new electric shunters as part of decarbonisation drive

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News - July 23, 2024

GB Railfreight starts its second daily service from Felixstowe to Widnes

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News - June 28, 2024

GB Railfreight completes historic final coal delivery and names a locomotive ‘Ratcliffe Power Station’

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News - June 27, 2024

GB Railfreight go for gold with Rail Safe Friendly

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News - May 31, 2024

GB Railfreight honours class 73 locomotive 73128 for Kent & East Sussex Railway’s 50th anniversary

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News - April 25, 2024

GB Railfreight welcomes the publication of the Labour Party’s plan for rail

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News - April 19, 2024

GB Railfreight launches new rail freight service connecting Southampton to Hams Hall

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News - April 18, 2024

GB Railfreight extends haulage contract with Network Rail

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News - April 8, 2024

Chief Inspector of Railways visits GB Railfreight’s new Maintenance Hub in Peterborough

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News - March 28, 2024

Deal agreed with Porterbrook on Zephir Depot Shunters

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News - March 25, 2024

GB Railfreight partners with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity

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News - March 15, 2024

50 new JNA-X box wagons are on the way!

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News - March 13, 2024

John Smith wins the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Golden Whistles

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News - February 27, 2024

GB Railfreight announces a five-year extension deal with Alvance

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News - February 26, 2024

GB Railfreight repaints converted 69009 with a classic maroon livery

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Awards News - February 23, 2024

GB Railfreight wins award at Rail Business Awards

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News - January 31, 2024

GB Railfreight launches new rail freight service connecting London Gateway to iPort Doncaster

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News - January 12, 2024

GB Railfreight names Class 66 locomotive ‘Ipswich Town’

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News - October 25, 2023

GB Railfreight opens new sidings for new Peterborough Maintenance Hub

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News - October 24, 2023

GB Railfreight successfully trials innovative brake monitoring system

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News - September 26, 2023

GB Railfreight opens £5.75m maintenance hub in Peterborough

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News - August 22, 2023

GB Railfreight hosts its 2023 Ladies Naming Ceremony

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News - August 11, 2023

The final FEA-G intermodal wagons have now arrived in the UK

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News - July 21, 2023

GB Railfreight honours John Ellis with a surprise locomotive naming

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News - July 10, 2023

GB Railfreight holds its first-ever Health and Wellbeing Conference

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News - June 26, 2023

GB Railfreight announces seven-year deal to support new era for Caledonian Sleeper

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News - June 23, 2023

Hornby launches Green Progressor locomotive to celebrate HS2 rail freight milestone

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News - May 26, 2023

GB Railfreight renames a Class 66 to celebrate Lord Hendy’s appointment to the House of Lords

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News - April 20, 2023

GB Railfreight invests in new health and wellbeing centres

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News - April 18, 2023

GB Railfreight inspires the next generation with Back on Track

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News - April 14, 2023

GBRf agree contract for Stadler to provide service and maintenance for its new Class 99 locomotives

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News - March 23, 2023

Rail freight could contribute almost double its economic value by 2050, new research finds

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News - February 22, 2023

GB Railfreight raises over £200,000 for Prostate Cancer UK

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News - January 9, 2023

GB Railfreight announces new 10-year locomotive leasing deal with Akiem

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News - November 22, 2022

GB Railfreight announces major new investment in Peterborough

GB Railfreight (GBRf), operator of Rail Freight Services across the UK and employer of over […]
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Charity News - October 15, 2022

GB Railfreight donates Class 66 nameplate in support of Railway Benefit Fund

GB Railfreight donates Class 66 nameplate in support of Railway Benefit Fund In celebration of […]
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Charity News Stories - May 12, 2022

Caledonian Sleeper names engine in honour of Railway Heritage Trust

Caledonian Sleeper names engine in honour of Railway Heritage Trust Caledonian Sleeper has today named […]
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News - April 29, 2022

Cutting-edge hybrid locomotive set to run on UK rail freight networks

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News - April 29, 2022

Cutting-edge hybrid locomotive set to run on UK rail freight networks

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Sustainability - March 17, 2022

UK first rail freight electrification trial boosts industry net zero ambitions

UK first electrification system for rail freight terminals supports path to net zero rail Roll-in […]
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Sustainability - March 15, 2022

GB Railfreight and Porterbrook partner to build 50 new wagons for sustainable rail freight growth

GB Railfreight (GBRf) and rolling stock company Porterbrook are today (15th March) announcing the production […]
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Stories - February 22, 2022

GB Railfreight educate Nottinghamshire school children about rail safety

On Thursday 3 February, children from Crossdale School, in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire, received presentations from GB […]
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News - February 7, 2022

GB Railfreight launch new service for Brett Aggregates

GB Railfreight (GBRf) and Brett Aggregates, independent building materials supplier, successfully launched a new aggregates […]
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Sustainability - February 3, 2022

GB Railfreight boosts sustainability by trialling new battery powered locomotive

GB Railfreight (GBRf) has taken delivery of a Class 18 hybrid+ shunting locomotive as part […]
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News - January 5, 2022

Francis Bourgeois, TikTok star, announced as GB Railfreight brand ambassador

GB Railfreight (GBRf) is excited to announce TikTok trainspotting star Francis Bourgeois as its new […]
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Charity News - December 20, 2021

GB Railfreight charity railtour raises over £147,000 for Prostate Cancer UK

GB Railfreight (GBRf) has raised more than £147,000 for its charity partner, Prostate Cancer UK, […]
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News Tech - December 9, 2021

Werrington Tunnel opens unlocking faster journeys on the East Coast Main Line

New rail freight tunnel brings significant improvements to passenger journeys as part of the East […]
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News Tech - November 12, 2021

GBRf Announce New Intermodal Service from Port of Tyne

As the country continues to struggle with supply chain issues, GB Railfreight (GBRf) are excited […]
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News Sustainability Tech - November 11, 2021

GB Railfreight Delivers New High-Speed Electric Fleet for Lumo

GB Railfreight (GBRf), in partnership with Hitachi Rail, is proud to have supported Lumo by […]
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News Stories Sustainability Tech - November 8, 2021

GB Railfreight names Class 92 electric locomotive at COP26

GB Railfreight has named a Class 92 electric locomotive ‘Billy Stirling’ during a ceremony at […]
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News Stories - October 8, 2021

GB Railfreight name new locomotive to celebrate major Bescot LDC upgrade

GB Railfreight name new locomotive to celebrate major Bescot LDC upgrade 08-10-2021 – GB Railfreight […]
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News Stories - September 14, 2021

Young HS2 fan names new carbon-friendly freight train

Young HS2 fan names new carbon-friendly freight train 14th September 2021 – A teenage rail […]
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Charity - August 12, 2021

GB Railfreight rebrands locomotive to raise awareness of prostate cancer, in partnership with the League Managers Association and Prostate Cancer UK

GB Railfreight rebrands locomotive to raise awareness of prostate cancer, in partnership with the League […]
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News Reports - August 11, 2021

GB Railfreight’s regional investment continues with new Peterborough HQ, officially opened by Rail Minister

GB Railfreight’s regional investment continues with new Peterborough HQ, officially opened by Rail Minister Rail […]
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News Reports - July 26, 2021

GB Railfreight complete £1.5 million upgrade to Eastleigh and Bescot LDCs for Network Rail

GB Railfreight complete £1.5 million upgrade to Eastleigh and Bescot LDCs for Network Rail 26th […]
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News - June 16, 2021

Life of former inspector of railways celebrated with freight train named in his honour

Life of former inspector of railways celebrated with freight train named in his honour GB […]
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News - June 1, 2021

GBRf runs first Stanton Gate service since 2009 for Ward

GBRf runs first Stanton Gate service since 2009 for Ward GB Railfreight, one of the […]
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Awards Events News - May 28, 2021

GBRf celebrate wins at Golden Whistles Awards 2021

GBRf celebrate wins at Golden Whistles Awards 2021 GB Railfreight are celebrating two wins at […]
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News Sustainability - May 24, 2021

GBRf & MSC UK drive sustainability with new 5-year rail deal

GBRf & MSC UK drive sustainability with new 5-year rail deal GB Railfreight (GBRf) and […]
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News - May 20, 2021

GB Railfreight comment on the publication of the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail White Paper

Commenting on the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail White Paper, published today, John Smith, Managing Director […]
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News Reports - May 19, 2021

GBRf extend contract with Belmond for Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, Scotland’s haulage

GBRf extend contract with Belmond for Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, Scotland’s haulage GB Railfreight […]
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News - May 18, 2021

GBRf calls for the appointment of a ‘Freight Evangelist’ as Rail White Paper is published

GBRf calls for the appointment of a ‘Freight Evangelist’ as Rail White Paper is published […]
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News Reports - May 10, 2021

GBRf sign new contract with A.P. Moller – Maersk

GBRf sign new contract with A.P. Moller – Maersk GB Railfreight (GBRf) is today announcing […]
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News Sustainability - May 6, 2021

GBRf works with Biffa to turn derelict land into emission reducing transport hub

GBRf works with Biffa to turn derelict land into emission reducing transport hub Previously unused […]
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News Stories - April 30, 2021

GBRf name new locomotive as King’s Cross project reaches final stage

GBRf name new locomotive as King’s Cross project reaches final stage To celebrate the final […]
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News - April 29, 2021

GB Railfreight open new Peterborough office to kickstart next chapter

GB Railfreight open new Peterborough office to kickstart next chapter GB Railfreight officially opened their […]
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News Tech - April 27, 2021

GB Railfreight receives new wagons from VTG as it looks to expand its intermodal business

GB Railfreight receives new wagons from VTG as it looks to expand its intermodal business […]
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News Reports - April 6, 2021

GB Railfreight announce new contract with Celsa

GB Railfreight (GBRf) are very pleased to announce the commencement of a new twelve-year contract […]
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News Reports - March 24, 2021

GBRf extend contract with EMDL

GB Railfreight (GBRf) and Electro-Motive Diesel Limited (EMDL), a legal entity of Progress Rail, a […]
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News Reports - March 22, 2021

GBRf partners with Porterbrook to build 100 new wagons

Following an extended commercial exercise, GB Railfreight (GBRf) has chosen to partner with British rolling […]
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News Sustainability Tech - March 18, 2021

GBRf secures contract with Network Rail for Rail Innovation & Development Centre at Melton

GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the largest rail freight operators in the UK, has struck […]
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News Reports - March 15, 2021

GB Railfreight and Hanson announce new contract

GB Railfreight (GBRf) are delighted to announce a two-year deal with Hanson for services from […]
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News Sustainability Tech - March 10, 2021

GBRf announce new intermodal service for Maritime Transport

GB Railfreight are delighted to announce the start of a new intermodal service in partnership […]
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News Tech - March 8, 2021

GBRf supports work to improve service to and from King’s Cross

GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the largest rail freight operators in the UK, has been […]
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News - March 3, 2021

GB Railfreight comment following Chancellor’s Budget

Following the Chancellor’s Budget statement, John Smith, Managing Director at GB Railfreight said: “We welcome the […]
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Awards Events News - February 22, 2021

GBRf strike gold at the Rail Business Awards 2021

GB Railfreight are celebrating another successful day at this year’s virtual Rail Business Awards following […]
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News Reports - February 19, 2021

GBRf kick off new service from Portbury

GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the largest rail freight operators in the UK, has officially […]
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News Reports - February 18, 2021

GBRf extend contract with GRS Rail Services

GB Railfreight (GBRf) is delighted to announce that it has signed a five-year deal with […]
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News Reports - February 3, 2021

GBRf unveil partnership to transform railways weed control maintenance

GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the largest rail freight operators in the UK, is delighted […]
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News Reports - December 21, 2020

GBRf unveils new Intermodal Service in partnership with MSC

GB Railfreight are delighted to announce the start of an additional intermodal service, which began […]
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News Sustainability Tech - December 17, 2020

GB Railfreight partner with Wascosa to supply innovative modular wagons for UK Rail Infrastructure services

GB Railfreight (GBRf) and Wascosa are today unveiling a new partnership to supply innovative modular […]
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News Reports Sustainability Tech - December 4, 2020

GB Railfreight renew contract with 3Squared for its RailSmart platform

GB Railfreight have announced that it has signed a contract with digital transport solutions provider, […]
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News Reports - October 22, 2020

GB Railfreight Announce Lineas Partnership Extension

GB Railfreight (GBRf) are very pleased to announce an extension to their European freight operation […]
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News Reports - October 8, 2020

GB Railfreight agrees deal for five new Class 66 locos

GBRf is pleased to announce an agreement to bring an additional five Class 66 locomotives […]
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News Reports - September 22, 2020

GB Railfreight Announces Contract Renewal with Tarmac

GB Railfreight Announces Contract Renewal with Tarmac GB Railfreight (GBRf) is delighted to […]
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Awards Events News - September 18, 2020

GBRf celebrates success at the National Rail Awards

GBRf celebrates success at the National Rail Awards GB Railfreight celebrated a successful night at […]
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News Reports - September 17, 2020

GB Railfreight Announce New Asset Director

GB Railfreight is delighted to announce the appointment of David Golding as Asset Director. […]
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News Reports - September 11, 2020

GB Railfreight and Rail Stone Solutions win two major HS2 contracts

GB Railfreight (GBRf) and Rail Stone Solutions (RSS) are delighted to unveil two contracts to […]
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News Stories - August 14, 2020

GB Railfreight to bury ‘time capsule’ at site of new Peterborough office

GB Railfreight mark next phase of construction of new office by burying ‘time capsule’ at […]
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News Reports - August 6, 2020

GB Railfreight and Drax Extend Rail Contract to Transport Biomass Until 2025

GB Railfreight (GBRf) and Drax have agreed to extend their contract to transport supplies of […]
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News Reports - August 4, 2020

GB Railfreight Announce New Business Development Director

GB Railfreight is delighted to announce the appointment of Tim Hartley as Business Development Director. […]
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News Tech - July 22, 2020

GBRf Announce New Southampton to East Midlands Intermodal Service

As the country emerges from one of its greatest challenges, GB Railfreight are thrilled to […]
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News Reports - July 1, 2020

GB Railfreight announce deal with DB Cargo for Class 60 maintenance

GB Railfreight (GBRf) has announced a new three-year deal with fellow rail freight company DB […]
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News Reports - June 17, 2020

GB Railfreight unveils new sidings at Peterborough

GB Railfreight (GBRf) is set to start operations at its new intermodal sidings at Peterborough. […]
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News Reports - June 15, 2020

GB Railfreight and CEMEX unveil new service from Dove Holes to Crawley

GB Railfreight (GBRf) and global building materials supplier CEMEX have unveiled a new service from […]
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News - June 10, 2020

GB Railfreight Announce lease of VTG Rail UK Ltd Wagons

GB Railfreight, the UK’s third-largest rail freight operator, has announced it has signed a new […]
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News Reports - June 3, 2020

GB Railfreight announce extra investment in Cambridgeshire properties and facilities despite economic uncertainty

Despite the ongoing national and international disruption caused by the outbreak of COVID-19, GB Railfreight […]
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Charity News - May 22, 2020

GB Railfreight does its bit to tackle the stigma of mental health

GB Railfreight is delighted to be marking Mental Health Awareness Week (18 May – 24 […]
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News Reports - May 20, 2020

GB Railfreight Announce New Infrastructure Manager

GB Railfreight is delighted to announce the appointment of Alex Kirk as General Infrastructure Manager. […]
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Charity News - May 12, 2020

GB Railfreight Capt. Tom Moore miniature train raises £140,000 for NHS

GB Railfreight, one of the UK’s leading rail freight operators, has teamed up with model […]
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Charity News - April 30, 2020

GB Railfreight thanks Capt. Tom Moore for his NHS fundraising with loco naming

GB Railfreight, one of the UK’s leading rail freight operators, has thanked Captain Tom Moore […]
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News Reports - April 28, 2020

GB Railfreight Contract Renewal with Etex Building Performance

GB Railfreight (GBRf) is delighted to announce Etex Building Performance (EBP) has renewed its contract […]
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Charity News - April 27, 2020

GB Railfreight trials express delivery trains for vital NHS supplies

GB Railfreight, one of the UK’s largest rail freight operators, has successfully trialled using former […]
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Charity News - April 23, 2020

GB Railfreight unveils new locomotive to thank our NHS heroes

Leading UK Railfreight operator, GB Railfreight and their industry partner Porterbrook have unveiled a specially […]
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News - April 17, 2020

GB Railfreight welcomes the go ahead of the construction phase of HS2

Leading rail freight operator GB Raifreight has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it has issued […]
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News - April 14, 2020

GB Railfreight and Drax helping to ‘keep the lights on’ during Covid-19 crisis

TEAMS at GB Railfreight (GBRf) are continuing to work closely with Drax to maintain supplies […]
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Charity News - March 25, 2020

Our support for the UK’s COVID-19 response

A statement from GB Railfreight Managing Director, John Smith: “GB Railfreight is playing our part […]
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News Reports - March 10, 2020

GB Railfreight invest £3 million in new Peterborough office

GB Railfreight are very excited to unveil the plans for a £3 million new ‘operational […]
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Charity News - March 3, 2020

GB Railfreight Sponsor Sharpness AFC

GB Railfreight are thrilled to announce that they have recently sponsored Sharpness AFC, who play […]
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News Reports - March 2, 2020

GB Railfreight Announce New Commercial Director

GB Railfreight is delighted to announce the appointment of Liam Day as Commercial Director. Liam, […]
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News Stories - February 28, 2020

GBRf employee wins Lifetime Achievement Award at the end of a 60-year career

GB Railfreight are thrilled to announce that longstanding colleague Chris Hopcroft MBE was awarded with […]
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Awards Events News - February 28, 2020

GBRf Scoop a Hat Trick of Awards at Rail Business Awards

GB Railfreight are celebrating a successful night at Thursday’s (27th Feb) Rail Business Awards with […]
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Charity News - February 12, 2020

GB Railfreight Holds Recruitment Day for Military Service Leavers in Peterborough

On Wednesday 12 February, GB Railfreight, in partnership with the Ministry of Defence’s Career Transition […]
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News Reports - February 11, 2020

GB Railfreight delighted as HS2 receives green light

GB Railfreight has expressed its delight and relief that the high-speed line from London to […]
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News Reports - February 7, 2020

GB Railfreight resumes services between Cricklewood and Calvert

GB Railfreight are thrilled to confirm that in December 2019 it resumed services from Cricklewood […]
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News Reports - January 31, 2020

GB Railfreight joins calls for HS2 to be approved in open letter to PM

GB Railfreight is calling for the Government to approve the construction of HS2 and to […]
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Charity News - January 30, 2020

GB Railfreight Raise £184,517 for Charity

GB Railfreight are thrilled to announce that staff have raised £184,517 for Headway – the […]
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Charity News - January 27, 2020

GB Railfreight delighted to announce the return of its four-day ‘Charity Railtour’

GBRf Charity Railtours, the fundraising arm of GB Railfreight, is excited to announce that it […]
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News Reports - January 24, 2020

GB Railfreight calls on Government to follow through with ‘levelling up’ commitment and deliver HS2

With the future of HS2 to be decided next month, GB Railfreight Managing Director John […]
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News Reports - December 18, 2019

GB Railfreight Announce New Chairman

GB Railfreight is delighted to announce the appointment of James Cooper as Chairman. James commenced […]
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News Stories - December 11, 2019

GBRf celebrate longstanding employee with loco naming

GB Railfreight are thrilled to announce the naming of a loco after longstanding colleague Chris […]
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Charity News Stories - November 19, 2019

GB Railfreight and Whitley Bay F.C. Under 8s Agree New Kit Deal

GB Railfreight are pleased to announce that they have recently sponsored Whitley Bay F.C. Juniors […]
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Charity News - November 13, 2019

GBRf Renew Sponsorship with Potteric Carr Nature Reserve

GB Railfreight are delighted to renew our sponsorship with Potteric Carr Nature Reserve for another […]
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News Reports - November 1, 2019

GB Railfreight and Hanson Cement Sign Seven Year Contract

GB Railfreight are delighted to announce a seven-year deal with Hanson Cement for rail freight […]
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Awards News - October 18, 2019

GB Railfreight’s John Smith Recognised with Lifetime Achievement Award

GB Railfreight’s John Smith Recognised with Lifetime Achievement Award John Smith, Managing Director of GB […]
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News - September 26, 2019

GB Railfreight Make History with Class 66 to Oban Station

GB Railfreight Make History with Class 66 to Oban Station GB Railfreight made history on […]
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News Stories - September 23, 2019

GB Railfreight Celebrates Locomotion’s 15th Anniversary with Class 66 Naming

GB Railfreight Celebrates Locomotion’s 15th Anniversary with Class 66 Naming GB Railfreight are pleased to […]
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News Reports - September 23, 2019

GB Railfreight Announce New Ownership

GB Railfreight Announce New Ownership GB Railfreight announced on Monday 23 September that EQT’s infrastructure […]
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News Tech - September 10, 2019

GBRf Announce New Southampton to Manchester Intermodal Service

GBRf Announce New Southampton to Manchester Intermodal Service GB Railfreight are delighted to announce the […]
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News Reports - August 16, 2019

GBRf honour long serving employees with loco naming

On Wednesday 14 August, GB Railfreight celebrated two long-serving and highly dedicated members of staff […]
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Events News - August 2, 2019

GB Railfreight Unveil New Brighton Pride Rainbow Locomotive

In celebration of this year’s Brighton Pride, GB Railfreight are delighted to announce the naming […]
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News - July 10, 2019

GBRf’s £2 Million Refurbished Class 92 to Enter Caledonian Sleeper Service

GB Railfreight are pleased to announce that Locomotive 92006 has re-entered service following a £2 […]
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News - July 9, 2019

GB Railfreight and Newell & Wright unveil new ‘Made in Sheffield’ Locomotive

(Photo credit: Richard Gennis) GB Railfreight and Newell & Wright are pleased to announce the […]
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News Sustainability - July 5, 2019

EVENING STANDARD: More rail freight can help London be greener

By John Smith, Managing Director of GB Railfreight When we think of London’s rail network, […]
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News Tech - July 2, 2019

Site reopening could boost rail’s role in Heathrow Expansion

GB Railfreight has assisted in the reopening of a rail site at Link Park Heathrow, […]
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News - June 13, 2019

GB Railfreight and CEMEX Launch New Branded Locomotive at Official Naming Ceremony

On Wednesday, GB Railfreight (GBRf) and Global building materials supplier CEMEX presented the new CEMEX-liveried […]
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News - June 10, 2019

GB Railfreight works with Network Rail to re-open March sidings

GB Railfreight (GBRf) is delighted to announce that in partnership with Network Rail, it has […]
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News Reports - June 3, 2019

GB Railfreight Appoint New Head Of Market Development

Carl Kent, GB Railfreight’s (GBRf) current Head of Strategy and Innovation has been appointed Head […]
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News Tech - June 3, 2019

GB Railfreight To Introduce Three Class 66 Locomotives To The UK Rail Network

GB Railfreight (GBRf) are delighted to announce three Class 66 locomotives are to be leased […]
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News - May 21, 2019

GB Railfreight Announce New Service From Felixstowe To IPort

GB Railfreight (GBRf) are today delighted to announce the start of a new service from […]
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News - May 16, 2019

GB Railfreight celebrate signing CP6 contract with Network Rail, marking increased role across the UK’s rail network

GB Railfreight (GBRf) are delighted to announce that final contracts have been signed with Network […]
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News Tech - April 15, 2019

GB Railfreight Invest In Cutting Edge Training With New Simulators

GB Railfreight (GBRf) have today confirmed that they are investing in two new state of […]
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News - April 11, 2019

GB Railfreight Helps Launch New Caledonian Sleeper Coaches

UK rail freight operator GB Railfreight (GBRF) are proud to have been working with Caledonian […]
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News Reports - April 4, 2019

GB Railfreight And British Gypsum Celebrate Contract Extension

GB Railfreight are today pleased to announce they have agreed a contract extension with British […]
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News - April 2, 2019

GB Railfreight signs contract with Progress Rail for Class 56 and 69 repowers

GB Railfreight (GBRf) is delighted to announce that it has signed a lease and contract […]
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News Stories - March 19, 2019

GB Railfreight Celebrate Release Of Newly Repainted Class 47s

GB Railfreight (GBRf) are today proud to release from repaint two of their Rail Service […]
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Charity News - March 18, 2019

GB Railfreight Supporting Headway and Macmillian

Over the past decade, GBRf has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for national and […]
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Charity News Stories - February 18, 2019

GBRf Sponsored Westerfield United FC

GB Railfreight are proud to sponsor Westerfield United FC helping buy their new warm up […]
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News Reports - January 25, 2019

GB Railfreight Launches New Service From Birch Coppice To Felixstowe

GB Railfreight were this week delighted to launch their new intermodal service from Birch Coppice […]
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News Stories - January 15, 2019

GB Railfreight and Class 50 Alliance collaboration sealed with locomotive repaints

UK rail freight operator GB Railfreight (GBRf) and the Class 50 Alliance (C50A) have today […]
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News Reports - January 8, 2019

GB Railfreight To Continue Successful Partnership With Liberty British Aluminium

GB Railfreight are today delighted to announce that they will be continuing their successful partnership […]
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News Reports - November 28, 2018

GB Railfreight Announces New London Gateway- Rotherham Service

GB Railfreight are pleased to announce that on Monday 5th November 2018, it saw the […]
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Charity News - November 12, 2018

GB Railfreight’s charity charter trains raises over £145,000 for amazing causes

Starting on Thursday 20th September, GB Railfreight (GBRf) ran their Second 4-day marathon charity rail […]
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News Reports - October 23, 2018

Hanson Restores Rail Link To Ashton-In-Makerfield With The Help Of GB Railfreight

Hanson has invested £250,000 in restoring the railway siding at its plant in Ashton-in-Makerfield. It […]
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News Reports - September 21, 2018

New Review Into Rail An Opportunity For Freight, Says GB Railfreight

GB Railfreight welcomes the government’s announcement of a new rail review yesterday (Thursday 20th September), […]
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News - September 18, 2018

GB Railfreight Runs First Commercial Service To IPort Rail

On Tuesday 18th September, GB Railfreight Class 66 locomotive no. 66752, ‘The Hoosier State’ had […]
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News Stories - September 14, 2018

GB Railfreight And The Worshipful Company Of Paviors Christen ‘The Pavior’

GB Railfreight, in partnership with The Worshipful Company of Paviors, is today (14th September) pleased […]
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News Reports - August 13, 2018

GB Railfreight Agrees Sale And Leaseback Of 10 Class 60 Locomotives With Beacon Rail

GB Railfreight (GBRf) is today pleased to announce that it has agreed a sale and […]
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Charity Events News - June 30, 2018

GB Railfreight signs Armed Forces Covenant in honour of Armed Forces Day

GB Railfreight signs the Armed Forces Covenant in honour of Armed Forces Day In honour […]
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News Reports - June 29, 2018

GB Railfreight wins Elizabeth Line Maintenance Contract

GB Railfreight wins Elizabeth Line Maintenance Contract GB Railfreight (GBRf) is pleased to announce its […]
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Awards News - April 17, 2018

GBRf awards Alstom maintenance contract for Caledonian Sleeper Class 92 locomotives from Wembley depot

GBRf awards Alstom maintenance contract for Caledonian Sleeper Class 92 locomotives from Wembley depot Alstom […]
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Charity News - March 31, 2018

Wizard show help guide dogs for the blind

Leanne Buckley, GBRf’s Peterborough-based Locomotive Fleet Planner called on the Wizard of OBS to help […]
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News Stories - March 28, 2018

GB Railfreight and Biffa christen “The Flying Dustman”

GB Railfreight and Biffa christen “The Flying Dustman” Today (Wednesday 28th March) GB Railfreight (GBRf) […]
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News Reports - March 19, 2018

GB Railfreight’s Duncan Clark Joins Rail Freight Group’s Board of Directors

GB Railfreight’s Duncan Clark Joins Rail Freight Group’s Board of Directors GB Railfreight (GBRf) announces […]
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Charity News - January 31, 2018

GB Railfreight raises £160,000 for good causes in 2017

GB Railfreight raises £160,000 for good causes in 2017 Staff at GB Railfreight (GBRf) spent […]
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News - January 4, 2018

GB Railfreight MD to lead parent group

GB Railfreight MD to lead parent group John Smith, Managing Director of GB Railfreight (GBRf) […]
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News Tech - December 20, 2017

GB Railfreight leads the sector on ERTMS installation

GB Railfreight leads the sector on ERTMS installation Earlier this month (Wednesday 6th December 2017) […]
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News - December 12, 2017

GB Railfreight continues to invest in new rolling stock

GB Railfreight continues to invest in new rolling stock On Tuesday 28th November GB Railfreight […]
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News - December 1, 2017

GB Railfreight objects to additional network charges

GB Railfreight objects to additional network charges GB Railfreight (GBRf) has responded to the Office […]
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News Stories - November 3, 2017

GB Railfreight delivers Christmas

GB Railfreight delivers Christmas Even Father Christmas needs a helping hand and this year GB […]
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News - June 20, 2016

Brexit: a risk to Britain’s rail freight sector

Brexit: a risk to Britain’s rail freight sector It seems clear that any exit from […]
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News - August 20, 2015

Safeguard capacity, not wires, in CP5

Safeguard capacity, not wires, in CP5 In response to the Government’s review of Network Rail […]
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News - November 7, 2024

GB Railfreight re-launches daily Felixstowe to Daventry service

News - October 29, 2024

GB Railfreight achieves new high in GRESB Sustainability Score

News - September 25, 2024

GB Railfreight ushers in a new era of sustainable freight transport by unveiling its new hybrid Class 99 locomotive

News - September 13, 2024

Yorkshire Gold – Drax celebrates 50 years with golden locomotive

News - August 30, 2024

GB Railfreight opens new maintenance facility in Tonbridge

News - August 12, 2024

GB Railfreight to extend DP World contract at London Gateway

News - August 9, 2024

GB Railfreight adds new electric shunters as part of decarbonisation drive

News - July 23, 2024

GB Railfreight starts its second daily service from Felixstowe to Widnes

News - June 28, 2024

GB Railfreight completes historic final coal delivery and names a locomotive ‘Ratcliffe Power Station’

News - June 27, 2024

GB Railfreight go for gold with Rail Safe Friendly

News - May 31, 2024

GB Railfreight honours class 73 locomotive 73128 for Kent & East Sussex Railway’s 50th anniversary

News - April 25, 2024

GB Railfreight welcomes the publication of the Labour Party’s plan for rail

News - April 19, 2024

GB Railfreight launches new rail freight service connecting Southampton to Hams Hall

News - April 18, 2024

GB Railfreight extends haulage contract with Network Rail

News - April 8, 2024

Chief Inspector of Railways visits GB Railfreight’s new Maintenance Hub in Peterborough

News - March 28, 2024

Deal agreed with Porterbrook on Zephir Depot Shunters

News - March 25, 2024

GB Railfreight partners with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity

News - March 15, 2024

50 new JNA-X box wagons are on the way!

News - March 13, 2024

John Smith wins the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Golden Whistles

News - February 27, 2024

GB Railfreight announces a five-year extension deal with Alvance

News - February 26, 2024

GB Railfreight repaints converted 69009 with a classic maroon livery

Awards News - February 23, 2024

GB Railfreight wins award at Rail Business Awards

News - January 31, 2024

GB Railfreight launches new rail freight service connecting London Gateway to iPort Doncaster

News - January 12, 2024

GB Railfreight names Class 66 locomotive ‘Ipswich Town’

News - October 25, 2023

GB Railfreight opens new sidings for new Peterborough Maintenance Hub

News - October 24, 2023

GB Railfreight successfully trials innovative brake monitoring system

News - September 26, 2023

GB Railfreight opens £5.75m maintenance hub in Peterborough

News - August 22, 2023

GB Railfreight hosts its 2023 Ladies Naming Ceremony

News - August 11, 2023

The final FEA-G intermodal wagons have now arrived in the UK

News - July 21, 2023

GB Railfreight honours John Ellis with a surprise locomotive naming

News - July 10, 2023

GB Railfreight holds its first-ever Health and Wellbeing Conference

News - June 26, 2023

GB Railfreight announces seven-year deal to support new era for Caledonian Sleeper

News - June 23, 2023

Hornby launches Green Progressor locomotive to celebrate HS2 rail freight milestone

News - May 26, 2023

GB Railfreight renames a Class 66 to celebrate Lord Hendy’s appointment to the House of Lords

News - April 20, 2023

GB Railfreight invests in new health and wellbeing centres

News - April 18, 2023

GB Railfreight inspires the next generation with Back on Track

News - April 14, 2023

GBRf agree contract for Stadler to provide service and maintenance for its new Class 99 locomotives

News - March 23, 2023

Rail freight could contribute almost double its economic value by 2050, new research finds

News - February 22, 2023

GB Railfreight raises over £200,000 for Prostate Cancer UK

News - January 9, 2023

GB Railfreight announces new 10-year locomotive leasing deal with Akiem

News - November 22, 2022

GB Railfreight announces major new investment in Peterborough

GB Railfreight (GBRf), operator of Rail Freight Services across the UK and employer of over […]

Charity News - October 15, 2022

GB Railfreight donates Class 66 nameplate in support of Railway Benefit Fund

GB Railfreight donates Class 66 nameplate in support of Railway Benefit Fund In celebration of […]

Charity News Stories - May 12, 2022

Caledonian Sleeper names engine in honour of Railway Heritage Trust

Caledonian Sleeper names engine in honour of Railway Heritage Trust Caledonian Sleeper has today named […]

News - April 29, 2022

Cutting-edge hybrid locomotive set to run on UK rail freight networks

News - April 29, 2022

Cutting-edge hybrid locomotive set to run on UK rail freight networks

Sustainability - March 17, 2022

UK first rail freight electrification trial boosts industry net zero ambitions

UK first electrification system for rail freight terminals supports path to net zero rail Roll-in […]

Sustainability - March 15, 2022

GB Railfreight and Porterbrook partner to build 50 new wagons for sustainable rail freight growth

GB Railfreight (GBRf) and rolling stock company Porterbrook are today (15th March) announcing the production […]

Stories - February 22, 2022

GB Railfreight educate Nottinghamshire school children about rail safety

On Thursday 3 February, children from Crossdale School, in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire, received presentations from GB […]

News - February 7, 2022

GB Railfreight launch new service for Brett Aggregates

GB Railfreight (GBRf) and Brett Aggregates, independent building materials supplier, successfully launched a new aggregates […]

Sustainability - February 3, 2022

GB Railfreight boosts sustainability by trialling new battery powered locomotive

GB Railfreight (GBRf) has taken delivery of a Class 18 hybrid+ shunting locomotive as part […]

News - January 5, 2022

Francis Bourgeois, TikTok star, announced as GB Railfreight brand ambassador

GB Railfreight (GBRf) is excited to announce TikTok trainspotting star Francis Bourgeois as its new […]

Charity News - December 20, 2021

GB Railfreight charity railtour raises over £147,000 for Prostate Cancer UK

GB Railfreight (GBRf) has raised more than £147,000 for its charity partner, Prostate Cancer UK, […]

News Tech - December 9, 2021

Werrington Tunnel opens unlocking faster journeys on the East Coast Main Line

New rail freight tunnel brings significant improvements to passenger journeys as part of the East […]

News Tech - November 12, 2021

GBRf Announce New Intermodal Service from Port of Tyne

As the country continues to struggle with supply chain issues, GB Railfreight (GBRf) are excited […]

News Sustainability Tech - November 11, 2021

GB Railfreight Delivers New High-Speed Electric Fleet for Lumo

GB Railfreight (GBRf), in partnership with Hitachi Rail, is proud to have supported Lumo by […]

News Stories Sustainability Tech - November 8, 2021

GB Railfreight names Class 92 electric locomotive at COP26

GB Railfreight has named a Class 92 electric locomotive ‘Billy Stirling’ during a ceremony at […]

News Stories - October 8, 2021

GB Railfreight name new locomotive to celebrate major Bescot LDC upgrade

GB Railfreight name new locomotive to celebrate major Bescot LDC upgrade 08-10-2021 – GB Railfreight […]

News Stories - September 14, 2021

Young HS2 fan names new carbon-friendly freight train

Young HS2 fan names new carbon-friendly freight train 14th September 2021 – A teenage rail […]

Charity - August 12, 2021

GB Railfreight rebrands locomotive to raise awareness of prostate cancer, in partnership with the League Managers Association and Prostate Cancer UK

GB Railfreight rebrands locomotive to raise awareness of prostate cancer, in partnership with the League […]

News Reports - August 11, 2021

GB Railfreight’s regional investment continues with new Peterborough HQ, officially opened by Rail Minister

GB Railfreight’s regional investment continues with new Peterborough HQ, officially opened by Rail Minister Rail […]

News Reports - July 26, 2021

GB Railfreight complete £1.5 million upgrade to Eastleigh and Bescot LDCs for Network Rail

GB Railfreight complete £1.5 million upgrade to Eastleigh and Bescot LDCs for Network Rail 26th […]

News - June 16, 2021

Life of former inspector of railways celebrated with freight train named in his honour

Life of former inspector of railways celebrated with freight train named in his honour GB […]

News - June 1, 2021

GBRf runs first Stanton Gate service since 2009 for Ward

GBRf runs first Stanton Gate service since 2009 for Ward GB Railfreight, one of the […]

Awards Events News - May 28, 2021

GBRf celebrate wins at Golden Whistles Awards 2021

GBRf celebrate wins at Golden Whistles Awards 2021 GB Railfreight are celebrating two wins at […]

News Sustainability - May 24, 2021

GBRf & MSC UK drive sustainability with new 5-year rail deal

GBRf & MSC UK drive sustainability with new 5-year rail deal GB Railfreight (GBRf) and […]

News - May 20, 2021

GB Railfreight comment on the publication of the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail White Paper

Commenting on the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail White Paper, published today, John Smith, Managing Director […]

News Reports - May 19, 2021

GBRf extend contract with Belmond for Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, Scotland’s haulage

GBRf extend contract with Belmond for Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, Scotland’s haulage GB Railfreight […]

News - May 18, 2021

GBRf calls for the appointment of a ‘Freight Evangelist’ as Rail White Paper is published

GBRf calls for the appointment of a ‘Freight Evangelist’ as Rail White Paper is published […]

News Reports - May 10, 2021

GBRf sign new contract with A.P. Moller – Maersk

GBRf sign new contract with A.P. Moller – Maersk GB Railfreight (GBRf) is today announcing […]

News Sustainability - May 6, 2021

GBRf works with Biffa to turn derelict land into emission reducing transport hub

GBRf works with Biffa to turn derelict land into emission reducing transport hub Previously unused […]

News Stories - April 30, 2021

GBRf name new locomotive as King’s Cross project reaches final stage

GBRf name new locomotive as King’s Cross project reaches final stage To celebrate the final […]

News - April 29, 2021

GB Railfreight open new Peterborough office to kickstart next chapter

GB Railfreight open new Peterborough office to kickstart next chapter GB Railfreight officially opened their […]

News Tech - April 27, 2021

GB Railfreight receives new wagons from VTG as it looks to expand its intermodal business

GB Railfreight receives new wagons from VTG as it looks to expand its intermodal business […]

News Reports - April 6, 2021

GB Railfreight announce new contract with Celsa

GB Railfreight (GBRf) are very pleased to announce the commencement of a new twelve-year contract […]

News Reports - March 24, 2021

GBRf extend contract with EMDL

GB Railfreight (GBRf) and Electro-Motive Diesel Limited (EMDL), a legal entity of Progress Rail, a […]

News Reports - March 22, 2021

GBRf partners with Porterbrook to build 100 new wagons

Following an extended commercial exercise, GB Railfreight (GBRf) has chosen to partner with British rolling […]

News Sustainability Tech - March 18, 2021

GBRf secures contract with Network Rail for Rail Innovation & Development Centre at Melton

GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the largest rail freight operators in the UK, has struck […]

News Reports - March 15, 2021

GB Railfreight and Hanson announce new contract

GB Railfreight (GBRf) are delighted to announce a two-year deal with Hanson for services from […]

News Sustainability Tech - March 10, 2021

GBRf announce new intermodal service for Maritime Transport

GB Railfreight are delighted to announce the start of a new intermodal service in partnership […]

News Tech - March 8, 2021

GBRf supports work to improve service to and from King’s Cross

GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the largest rail freight operators in the UK, has been […]

News - March 3, 2021

GB Railfreight comment following Chancellor’s Budget

Following the Chancellor’s Budget statement, John Smith, Managing Director at GB Railfreight said: “We welcome the […]

Awards Events News - February 22, 2021

GBRf strike gold at the Rail Business Awards 2021

GB Railfreight are celebrating another successful day at this year’s virtual Rail Business Awards following […]

News Reports - February 19, 2021

GBRf kick off new service from Portbury

GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the largest rail freight operators in the UK, has officially […]

News Reports - February 18, 2021

GBRf extend contract with GRS Rail Services

GB Railfreight (GBRf) is delighted to announce that it has signed a five-year deal with […]

News Reports - February 3, 2021

GBRf unveil partnership to transform railways weed control maintenance

GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the largest rail freight operators in the UK, is delighted […]

News Reports - December 21, 2020

GBRf unveils new Intermodal Service in partnership with MSC

GB Railfreight are delighted to announce the start of an additional intermodal service, which began […]

News Sustainability Tech - December 17, 2020

GB Railfreight partner with Wascosa to supply innovative modular wagons for UK Rail Infrastructure services

GB Railfreight (GBRf) and Wascosa are today unveiling a new partnership to supply innovative modular […]

News Reports Sustainability Tech - December 4, 2020

GB Railfreight renew contract with 3Squared for its RailSmart platform

GB Railfreight have announced that it has signed a contract with digital transport solutions provider, […]

News Reports - October 22, 2020

GB Railfreight Announce Lineas Partnership Extension

GB Railfreight (GBRf) are very pleased to announce an extension to their European freight operation […]

News Reports - October 8, 2020

GB Railfreight agrees deal for five new Class 66 locos

GBRf is pleased to announce an agreement to bring an additional five Class 66 locomotives […]

News Reports - September 22, 2020

GB Railfreight Announces Contract Renewal with Tarmac

GB Railfreight Announces Contract Renewal with Tarmac GB Railfreight (GBRf) is delighted to […]

Awards Events News - September 18, 2020

GBRf celebrates success at the National Rail Awards

GBRf celebrates success at the National Rail Awards GB Railfreight celebrated a successful night at […]

News Reports - September 17, 2020

GB Railfreight Announce New Asset Director

GB Railfreight is delighted to announce the appointment of David Golding as Asset Director. […]

News Reports - September 11, 2020

GB Railfreight and Rail Stone Solutions win two major HS2 contracts

GB Railfreight (GBRf) and Rail Stone Solutions (RSS) are delighted to unveil two contracts to […]

News Stories - August 14, 2020

GB Railfreight to bury ‘time capsule’ at site of new Peterborough office

GB Railfreight mark next phase of construction of new office by burying ‘time capsule’ at […]

News Reports - August 6, 2020

GB Railfreight and Drax Extend Rail Contract to Transport Biomass Until 2025

GB Railfreight (GBRf) and Drax have agreed to extend their contract to transport supplies of […]

News Reports - August 4, 2020

GB Railfreight Announce New Business Development Director

GB Railfreight is delighted to announce the appointment of Tim Hartley as Business Development Director. […]

News Tech - July 22, 2020

GBRf Announce New Southampton to East Midlands Intermodal Service

As the country emerges from one of its greatest challenges, GB Railfreight are thrilled to […]

News Reports - July 1, 2020

GB Railfreight announce deal with DB Cargo for Class 60 maintenance

GB Railfreight (GBRf) has announced a new three-year deal with fellow rail freight company DB […]

News Reports - June 17, 2020

GB Railfreight unveils new sidings at Peterborough

GB Railfreight (GBRf) is set to start operations at its new intermodal sidings at Peterborough. […]

News Reports - June 15, 2020

GB Railfreight and CEMEX unveil new service from Dove Holes to Crawley

GB Railfreight (GBRf) and global building materials supplier CEMEX have unveiled a new service from […]

News - June 10, 2020

GB Railfreight Announce lease of VTG Rail UK Ltd Wagons

GB Railfreight, the UK’s third-largest rail freight operator, has announced it has signed a new […]

News Reports - June 3, 2020

GB Railfreight announce extra investment in Cambridgeshire properties and facilities despite economic uncertainty

Despite the ongoing national and international disruption caused by the outbreak of COVID-19, GB Railfreight […]

Charity News - May 22, 2020

GB Railfreight does its bit to tackle the stigma of mental health

GB Railfreight is delighted to be marking Mental Health Awareness Week (18 May – 24 […]

News Reports - May 20, 2020

GB Railfreight Announce New Infrastructure Manager

GB Railfreight is delighted to announce the appointment of Alex Kirk as General Infrastructure Manager. […]

Charity News - May 12, 2020

GB Railfreight Capt. Tom Moore miniature train raises £140,000 for NHS

GB Railfreight, one of the UK’s leading rail freight operators, has teamed up with model […]

Charity News - April 30, 2020

GB Railfreight thanks Capt. Tom Moore for his NHS fundraising with loco naming

GB Railfreight, one of the UK’s leading rail freight operators, has thanked Captain Tom Moore […]

News Reports - April 28, 2020

GB Railfreight Contract Renewal with Etex Building Performance

GB Railfreight (GBRf) is delighted to announce Etex Building Performance (EBP) has renewed its contract […]

Charity News - April 27, 2020

GB Railfreight trials express delivery trains for vital NHS supplies

GB Railfreight, one of the UK’s largest rail freight operators, has successfully trialled using former […]

Charity News - April 23, 2020

GB Railfreight unveils new locomotive to thank our NHS heroes

Leading UK Railfreight operator, GB Railfreight and their industry partner Porterbrook have unveiled a specially […]

News - April 17, 2020

GB Railfreight welcomes the go ahead of the construction phase of HS2

Leading rail freight operator GB Raifreight has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it has issued […]

News - April 14, 2020

GB Railfreight and Drax helping to ‘keep the lights on’ during Covid-19 crisis

TEAMS at GB Railfreight (GBRf) are continuing to work closely with Drax to maintain supplies […]

Charity News - March 25, 2020

Our support for the UK’s COVID-19 response

A statement from GB Railfreight Managing Director, John Smith: “GB Railfreight is playing our part […]

News Reports - March 10, 2020

GB Railfreight invest £3 million in new Peterborough office

GB Railfreight are very excited to unveil the plans for a £3 million new ‘operational […]

Charity News - March 3, 2020

GB Railfreight Sponsor Sharpness AFC

GB Railfreight are thrilled to announce that they have recently sponsored Sharpness AFC, who play […]

News Reports - March 2, 2020

GB Railfreight Announce New Commercial Director

GB Railfreight is delighted to announce the appointment of Liam Day as Commercial Director. Liam, […]

News Stories - February 28, 2020

GBRf employee wins Lifetime Achievement Award at the end of a 60-year career

GB Railfreight are thrilled to announce that longstanding colleague Chris Hopcroft MBE was awarded with […]

Awards Events News - February 28, 2020

GBRf Scoop a Hat Trick of Awards at Rail Business Awards

GB Railfreight are celebrating a successful night at Thursday’s (27th Feb) Rail Business Awards with […]

Charity News - February 12, 2020

GB Railfreight Holds Recruitment Day for Military Service Leavers in Peterborough

On Wednesday 12 February, GB Railfreight, in partnership with the Ministry of Defence’s Career Transition […]

News Reports - February 11, 2020

GB Railfreight delighted as HS2 receives green light

GB Railfreight has expressed its delight and relief that the high-speed line from London to […]

News Reports - February 7, 2020

GB Railfreight resumes services between Cricklewood and Calvert

GB Railfreight are thrilled to confirm that in December 2019 it resumed services from Cricklewood […]

News Reports - January 31, 2020

GB Railfreight joins calls for HS2 to be approved in open letter to PM

GB Railfreight is calling for the Government to approve the construction of HS2 and to […]

Charity News - January 30, 2020

GB Railfreight Raise £184,517 for Charity

GB Railfreight are thrilled to announce that staff have raised £184,517 for Headway – the […]

Charity News - January 27, 2020

GB Railfreight delighted to announce the return of its four-day ‘Charity Railtour’

GBRf Charity Railtours, the fundraising arm of GB Railfreight, is excited to announce that it […]

News Reports - January 24, 2020

GB Railfreight calls on Government to follow through with ‘levelling up’ commitment and deliver HS2

With the future of HS2 to be decided next month, GB Railfreight Managing Director John […]

News Reports - December 18, 2019

GB Railfreight Announce New Chairman

GB Railfreight is delighted to announce the appointment of James Cooper as Chairman. James commenced […]

News Stories - December 11, 2019

GBRf celebrate longstanding employee with loco naming

GB Railfreight are thrilled to announce the naming of a loco after longstanding colleague Chris […]

Charity News Stories - November 19, 2019

GB Railfreight and Whitley Bay F.C. Under 8s Agree New Kit Deal

GB Railfreight are pleased to announce that they have recently sponsored Whitley Bay F.C. Juniors […]

Charity News - November 13, 2019

GBRf Renew Sponsorship with Potteric Carr Nature Reserve

GB Railfreight are delighted to renew our sponsorship with Potteric Carr Nature Reserve for another […]

News Reports - November 1, 2019

GB Railfreight and Hanson Cement Sign Seven Year Contract

GB Railfreight are delighted to announce a seven-year deal with Hanson Cement for rail freight […]

Awards News - October 18, 2019

GB Railfreight’s John Smith Recognised with Lifetime Achievement Award

GB Railfreight’s John Smith Recognised with Lifetime Achievement Award John Smith, Managing Director of GB […]

News - September 26, 2019

GB Railfreight Make History with Class 66 to Oban Station

GB Railfreight Make History with Class 66 to Oban Station GB Railfreight made history on […]

News Stories - September 23, 2019

GB Railfreight Celebrates Locomotion’s 15th Anniversary with Class 66 Naming

GB Railfreight Celebrates Locomotion’s 15th Anniversary with Class 66 Naming GB Railfreight are pleased to […]

News Reports - September 23, 2019

GB Railfreight Announce New Ownership

GB Railfreight Announce New Ownership GB Railfreight announced on Monday 23 September that EQT’s infrastructure […]

News Tech - September 10, 2019

GBRf Announce New Southampton to Manchester Intermodal Service

GBRf Announce New Southampton to Manchester Intermodal Service GB Railfreight are delighted to announce the […]

News Reports - August 16, 2019

GBRf honour long serving employees with loco naming

On Wednesday 14 August, GB Railfreight celebrated two long-serving and highly dedicated members of staff […]

Events News - August 2, 2019

GB Railfreight Unveil New Brighton Pride Rainbow Locomotive

In celebration of this year’s Brighton Pride, GB Railfreight are delighted to announce the naming […]

News - July 10, 2019

GBRf’s £2 Million Refurbished Class 92 to Enter Caledonian Sleeper Service

GB Railfreight are pleased to announce that Locomotive 92006 has re-entered service following a £2 […]

News - July 9, 2019

GB Railfreight and Newell & Wright unveil new ‘Made in Sheffield’ Locomotive

(Photo credit: Richard Gennis) GB Railfreight and Newell & Wright are pleased to announce the […]

News Sustainability - July 5, 2019

EVENING STANDARD: More rail freight can help London be greener

By John Smith, Managing Director of GB Railfreight When we think of London’s rail network, […]

News Tech - July 2, 2019

Site reopening could boost rail’s role in Heathrow Expansion

GB Railfreight has assisted in the reopening of a rail site at Link Park Heathrow, […]

News - June 13, 2019

GB Railfreight and CEMEX Launch New Branded Locomotive at Official Naming Ceremony

On Wednesday, GB Railfreight (GBRf) and Global building materials supplier CEMEX presented the new CEMEX-liveried […]

News - June 10, 2019

GB Railfreight works with Network Rail to re-open March sidings

GB Railfreight (GBRf) is delighted to announce that in partnership with Network Rail, it has […]

News Reports - June 3, 2019

GB Railfreight Appoint New Head Of Market Development

Carl Kent, GB Railfreight’s (GBRf) current Head of Strategy and Innovation has been appointed Head […]

News Tech - June 3, 2019

GB Railfreight To Introduce Three Class 66 Locomotives To The UK Rail Network

GB Railfreight (GBRf) are delighted to announce three Class 66 locomotives are to be leased […]

News - May 21, 2019

GB Railfreight Announce New Service From Felixstowe To IPort

GB Railfreight (GBRf) are today delighted to announce the start of a new service from […]

News - May 16, 2019

GB Railfreight celebrate signing CP6 contract with Network Rail, marking increased role across the UK’s rail network

GB Railfreight (GBRf) are delighted to announce that final contracts have been signed with Network […]

News Tech - April 15, 2019

GB Railfreight Invest In Cutting Edge Training With New Simulators

GB Railfreight (GBRf) have today confirmed that they are investing in two new state of […]

News - April 11, 2019

GB Railfreight Helps Launch New Caledonian Sleeper Coaches

UK rail freight operator GB Railfreight (GBRF) are proud to have been working with Caledonian […]

News Reports - April 4, 2019

GB Railfreight And British Gypsum Celebrate Contract Extension

GB Railfreight are today pleased to announce they have agreed a contract extension with British […]

News - April 2, 2019

GB Railfreight signs contract with Progress Rail for Class 56 and 69 repowers

GB Railfreight (GBRf) is delighted to announce that it has signed a lease and contract […]

News Stories - March 19, 2019

GB Railfreight Celebrate Release Of Newly Repainted Class 47s

GB Railfreight (GBRf) are today proud to release from repaint two of their Rail Service […]

Charity News - March 18, 2019

GB Railfreight Supporting Headway and Macmillian

Over the past decade, GBRf has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for national and […]

Charity News Stories - February 18, 2019

GBRf Sponsored Westerfield United FC

GB Railfreight are proud to sponsor Westerfield United FC helping buy their new warm up […]

GB Railfreight Launches New Service From Birch Coppice To Felixstowe

GB Railfreight were this week delighted to launch their new intermodal service from Birch Coppice […]

GB Railfreight and Class 50 Alliance collaboration sealed with locomotive repaints

UK rail freight operator GB Railfreight (GBRf) and the Class 50 Alliance (C50A) have today […]

GB Railfreight To Continue Successful Partnership With Liberty British Aluminium

GB Railfreight are today delighted to announce that they will be continuing their successful partnership […]

GB Railfreight Announces New London Gateway- Rotherham Service

GB Railfreight are pleased to announce that on Monday 5th November 2018, it saw the […]

GB Railfreight’s charity charter trains raises over £145,000 for amazing causes

Starting on Thursday 20th September, GB Railfreight (GBRf) ran their Second 4-day marathon charity rail […]

Hanson Restores Rail Link To Ashton-In-Makerfield With The Help Of GB Railfreight

Hanson has invested £250,000 in restoring the railway siding at its plant in Ashton-in-Makerfield. It […]

New Review Into Rail An Opportunity For Freight, Says GB Railfreight

GB Railfreight welcomes the government’s announcement of a new rail review yesterday (Thursday 20th September), […]

GB Railfreight Runs First Commercial Service To IPort Rail

On Tuesday 18th September, GB Railfreight Class 66 locomotive no. 66752, ‘The Hoosier State’ had […]

GB Railfreight And The Worshipful Company Of Paviors Christen ‘The Pavior’

GB Railfreight, in partnership with The Worshipful Company of Paviors, is today (14th September) pleased […]

GB Railfreight Agrees Sale And Leaseback Of 10 Class 60 Locomotives With Beacon Rail

GB Railfreight (GBRf) is today pleased to announce that it has agreed a sale and […]

Charity Events News - June 30, 2018

GB Railfreight signs Armed Forces Covenant in honour of Armed Forces Day

GB Railfreight signs the Armed Forces Covenant in honour of Armed Forces Day In honour […]

News Reports - June 29, 2018

GB Railfreight wins Elizabeth Line Maintenance Contract

GB Railfreight wins Elizabeth Line Maintenance Contract GB Railfreight (GBRf) is pleased to announce its […]

Awards News - April 17, 2018

GBRf awards Alstom maintenance contract for Caledonian Sleeper Class 92 locomotives from Wembley depot

GBRf awards Alstom maintenance contract for Caledonian Sleeper Class 92 locomotives from Wembley depot Alstom […]

Charity News - March 31, 2018

Wizard show help guide dogs for the blind

Leanne Buckley, GBRf’s Peterborough-based Locomotive Fleet Planner called on the Wizard of OBS to help […]

News Stories - March 28, 2018

GB Railfreight and Biffa christen “The Flying Dustman”

GB Railfreight and Biffa christen “The Flying Dustman” Today (Wednesday 28th March) GB Railfreight (GBRf) […]

News Reports - March 19, 2018

GB Railfreight’s Duncan Clark Joins Rail Freight Group’s Board of Directors

GB Railfreight’s Duncan Clark Joins Rail Freight Group’s Board of Directors GB Railfreight (GBRf) announces […]

Charity News - January 31, 2018

GB Railfreight raises £160,000 for good causes in 2017

GB Railfreight raises £160,000 for good causes in 2017 Staff at GB Railfreight (GBRf) spent […]

News - January 4, 2018

GB Railfreight MD to lead parent group

GB Railfreight MD to lead parent group John Smith, Managing Director of GB Railfreight (GBRf) […]

News Tech - December 20, 2017

GB Railfreight leads the sector on ERTMS installation

GB Railfreight leads the sector on ERTMS installation Earlier this month (Wednesday 6th December 2017) […]

News - December 12, 2017

GB Railfreight continues to invest in new rolling stock

GB Railfreight continues to invest in new rolling stock On Tuesday 28th November GB Railfreight […]

News - December 1, 2017

GB Railfreight objects to additional network charges

GB Railfreight objects to additional network charges GB Railfreight (GBRf) has responded to the Office […]

News Stories - November 3, 2017

GB Railfreight delivers Christmas

GB Railfreight delivers Christmas Even Father Christmas needs a helping hand and this year GB […]

News - June 20, 2016

Brexit: a risk to Britain’s rail freight sector

Brexit: a risk to Britain’s rail freight sector It seems clear that any exit from […]

News - August 20, 2015

Safeguard capacity, not wires, in CP5

Safeguard capacity, not wires, in CP5 In response to the Government’s review of Network Rail […]

Case Studies

Family - June 10, 2022

GRS Rail Services

In January 2016, GB Railfreight commenced a contract with GRS Rail Services for the movement of circa 360kt of stone per annum.
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Family - April 29, 2022

ATC

GB Railfreight, on the basis of previous impressive delivery, were called on by ATC to provide additional groundstaff to assist in the Crossrail tunnel ‘fit out’ programme.
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