RailScot News

25/08/2022 Welsh slate on the move as a second revenue-generating freight route opens up in North Wales [Network Rail] Welsh slate aggregate is being transported to Luton via rail freight for the first time ever, thanks to a joint initiative between Network Rail, construction materials company Breedon, and the Welsh Government. (Permalink) Breedon Llandudno Junction Luton Network Rail Slate Welsh Government Llandudno Junction: Slate carrying freight train at Llandudno Junction. Welsh slate aggregate is being transported to Luton via rail freight for the first time ever, thanks to a joint initiative between Network Rail, con ... Network Rail 25/08/2022 Network Rail
11/07/2022 New service to support UKs automotive industry by moving 315kt of aggregate by rail [GB Railfreight] New service to support UKs automotive industry by moving 315kt of aggregate by rail GB Railfreight (GBRf) has this week announced the commencement of a new service to move aggregates from Shap Summit Quarry to Battleship Wharf in North Blyth. The aggregates are being moved for Breedon and will be used for the foundations of a BritishVolt gigaplant, which is strategically important to the UKs automotive industry and a key component in the drive to the UK achieving Net Zero by 2050. (Permalink) Battleship Wharf Breedon BritishVolt Electric Vehicles GB Railfreight North Blyth Railfreight Shap Summit Quarry GB Railfreight