Efficient transport for Britain’s critical industries.
The story of rail freight since privatisation is one of great success and no company in the industry embodies that more than GB Railfreight.
GBRf’s team of 850 people operate over 1,400 trainloads a week, moving 22% of Britain’s rail freight with 99% reliability. GBRf’s Train Managers are in charge of our fleet of 160 locomotives and over 1,100 wagons, transporting goods for customers including Drax, Network Rail, EDF Energy, MSC UK, Aggregate Industries, Crossrail and Tarmac.
GBRf’s specialist teams design transport answers for companies working in intermodal, biomass, infrastructure, petrochemical, construction and coal.
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Intermodal
GB Railfreight provides efficient and timely containerised freight services across the UK with an unmatched and strategically positioned network of rail terminals that deliver Pan-European operations and management services including lifting, handling and storage.
Energy Generation
GB Railfreight provides efficient and timely coal, biomass, gypsum, clinker and petrochemicals haulage services across the UK.
Infrastructure
GBRf’s extensive and flexible infrastructure services have made the company a key player in delivering Britain’s infrastructure projects.
Providing supply chain for rail infrastructure work for Network Rail and Crossrail, as well as the forthcoming HS2 project.
Construction Materials
GB Railfreight hauls raw materials and finished goods including gypsum, aggregates, limestone, and iron ore, giving its customers an attractive and viable alternative in the construction materials’ haulage market.
Waste Materials
Through the development of railheads in Manchester, Leeds and London, GBRf moves circa 500 thousand tonnes of construction waste to treatment centres and landfill sites across the UK in partnership with FCC Environment, Biffa and Walsh.
Rail Services
GBRf have the capability to provide all aspects of ‘Rail Services’ delivery. From the movement of trains from service to Workshops for overhaul, refresh or modification, to storage, testing, commissioning and delivery of brand new vehicles to their new operators.
There is also an ability to operate passenger services, including special trains for enthusiasts, corporate events and VIPs.
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GBRf were delighted to unveil our latest named Class 66 locomotive, 'Cambois Depot 25 Years', at the weekend.
The loco marks a quarter century since Cambois Depot ceased working and the naming ceremony was attended by past workers from the Depot.
Today marks #WorldMentalHealthDay2019 which this year focuses on suicide prevention.
We had the privilege of welcoming a Laughter Yoga Therapist to our London office today, which reinforced the importance to laugh with colleagues and look after ourselves and those around us.
For Scotland's Railway, leaves on the line are no laughing matter. It's a serious issue which affects train performance and poses a risk to safety.
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