Founded in 1999 and headquartered in London, GB Railfreight is the third largest rail freight operator in the United Kingdom, with a turnover expected to exceed £225 million in 2021. GB Railfreight is one of the fastest growing companies in the railway sector and transports goods for a wide range of customers.

At GBRf, we understand our customers. We fundamentally believe that moving goods for our customers means we are a critical cog in the wheel of our national economy. We therefore pride ourselves in providing high satisfaction levels and a reliability level which has not fallen below 99% since 2009.

The success of GBRf is very much down to the dedication and hard work of its people. As a team, they are led by the company’s five core principles:

Professionalism     Support     Communication     Trust & Empowerment     Enjoyment

We focus our efforts on innovating and on outstanding customer service. GBRf has pioneered new rail freight markets such as petroleum and biomass. The company also introduced the “Train Manager” concept, a title that reflects the enhanced responsibility and status of its drivers in delivering a top class service for our customers.

GBRf has won the acclaim of colleagues and competitors alike, winning a raft of rail industry awards since its founding. John Smith won the Outstanding Personal Contribution for Senior Management prize at the 2012 National Rail Awards. GBRf is a regular finalist and winner at RAIL’s National Rail Awards.