First GBRf became a significant contender in the UK’s biggest bulk freight market with the launch its coal freight sector services in March 2007.

First GBRf’s current coal operations include services run for Drax Power delivering imported coal from Port of Tyne to the company’s Yorkshire power plant and the operation of daily trains transporting coal for EDF Energy from collieries in the Midlands to the electricity generator’s West Burton and Cottam power stations in Nottinghamshire.

As well as providing customers with dedicated resources at the highest level of reliability and performance First GBRf is able to respond to shorter term enquiries for either spot or campaign coal movements.

The company has also run several biomass trial trains.

Major investment in new locomotives and efficient modern wagons specifically designed for transporting coal means First GBRf is well placed to further expand its services within the rail coal transport sector.

For further enquiries relating to potential coal services please contact Jonathan Moser, Business Development Director or complete the online enquiry form.

Jonathan Moser

T: 020 7983 5124

E: jonathan.moser@firstgroup.com