Date: 10/06/2021

Figures show increase in freight train movements in Network Rails Eastern Region over corresponding period in 2019/20. New scrap metal service introduced from Ilkeston to Immingham. Sunderland Docks branch scrap metal service recommenced to cope with rising demand. New contract to move 350,000 tonnes of waste from Barking to Scunthorpe. New intermodal cargo terminal constructed in Sheffield.

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Figures show increase in freight train movements in Network Rails Eastern Region over corresponding period in 2019/20 New scrap metal service introduced from Ilkeston to Immingham Sunderland Docks branch scrap metal service recommenced to cope with rising demand New contract to move 350,000 tonnes of waste from Barking to Scunthorpe New intermodal cargo terminal constructed in Sheffield

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