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 commuter trains for the express delivery of parcels. A service was run into Euston station earlier this month using a 100mph, Class 319, EMU train, which until...
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 repainted freight locomotive painted with the blue and white colours of the National Health Service. The unveiling was timed to be part of the weekly...
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 the ‘notice to proceed’ for construction to start on phase one of HS2. John Smith, Managing Director of GB Railfreight said: “This is welcome news for business...
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 of the sustainable biomass needed for the UK’s largest power station to generate electricity needed by millions of...
Our support for the UK’s COVID-19 response
A statement from GB Railfreight Managing Director, John Smith: “GB Railfreight is playing our part in supporting the UK’s COVID-19 response by helping to keep essential services running across the country. “We are focused on helping our staff protect their health by...
GB Railfreight invest £3 million in new Peterborough office
GB Railfreight are very excited to unveil the plans for a £3 million new ‘operational and training facility’ in Peterborough. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in London, GB Railfreight is the third largest rail freight operator in the UK, with a turnover in excess of...
GB Railfreight Sponsor Sharpness AFC
GB Railfreight are thrilled to announce that they have recently sponsored Sharpness AFC, who play in the Gloucestershire County League. The sponsorship has enabled the club to purchase new training tops for the players. Stuart Priday, Eastleigh based Operations...
GB Railfreight Announce New Commercial Director
GB Railfreight is delighted to announce the appointment of Liam Day as Commercial Director. Liam, currently GBRf’s Head of Contracts, will take over his new role this week. This appointment marks a very exciting time for GBRf who have a turnover in excess of £200...
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 the Lifetime Achievement Award at last night’s (27 February) Rail Business Awards ceremony in London. Managing Director John Smith collected the award on...
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 the business taking home a haul of three awards. The team scooped the ‘Training and Education Excellence award’ recognising the value that the business’s £1 million...