Rail Freight
SOE tops poll for fourth year
Following the publication of the Engineering Council’s end of year registration statistics, SOE (Society of Operations Engineers) again registered more members at EngTech (Engineering Technician) level than any other engineering institution.
Celebrations as Eurotunnel carries its 15 millionth truck
Eurotunnel recently celebrated, on board a shuttle travelling between Coquelles and Folkestone, the 15 millionth truck to travel through the Channel Tunnel using its Truck Shuttle service since operations first began in 1994
Freight stars recognised by the UK international forwarders' association
The UK’s most prestigious logistics and supply chain industry awards were given to the best of the British freight forwarding sector at a milestone awards ceremony – the 21st – hosted by author and broadcaster Mrs Frances Edmonds
Zenloc container and trailer security alarm launched in the UK
In a bid to reduce the number of thefts from containers, trucks and trailers an entrepreneur has unveiled a new security alarm that alerts drivers if someone is tampering with the rear doors.
European Commission confirms SNCF Geodis branch's acquisition of 100% of Ermewa
The European Commission has adopted a decision authorising the SNCF group, through its TLP subsidiary, to acquire exclusive control of Ermewa, which specialises in freight wagon and container hire activities.
ALDE-Workshop
Safety of the European Railway Networks following the Viareggio accident 4 February 2010 15h00 - 18h30 European Parliament - room JAN 4Q1
RFG's 16th Annual Scottish Conference
Glasgow - 10 March 2010 Key Speaker Stewart Stevenson MSP, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change
PowerHaul for Port of Felixstowe
The Port of Felixstowe has welcomed the first call of a new ‘PowerHaul’ locomotive, operated by Freightliner.
HSBC Rail Business Awards recognises freight achievements
In recent times there has been little chance for rail freight companies to gain recognition for their contribution to the industry, despite now making up a significant proportion of all rail journeys. However, that has all started to change with the introduction of the Rail Freight Excellence category at the HSBC Rail Business Awards last year.
New Telford rail terminal open for business
With UK manufacturers, importers and retailers showing more and more interest in rail freight, the opening of the Telford International Railfreight Park (TIRP), 60km to the west of Birmingham, is excellent news for the West Midlands. Managed by the specialist rail freight company John G Russell, it provides direct access not only to the UK rail network but also to the whole of Europe via the Channel Tunnel.
