Colas Rail has collaborated with G-Volution to demonstrate the use of solid oxide fuel cells running on biofuel to generate power for the auxiliary systems on a Class 37 locomotive, reducing the load on the main engine.
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Welsh timber will be permanently carried on the main rail route through Powys after trials were deemed successful.

The 'discrete' trials between Aberystwyth and Chirk's Kronospan factory have seen the firm Colas Rail UK sign a contract to make the arrangement permanent.

The additional service has been described as 'environmentally friendly', and has been made possible with the help of Network Rail, being the first regular locomotive-hauled freight service to use the scenic Cambrian Line in more than 25 years.
(Permalink) Aberystwyth Chirk Colas Rail Kronospan Railfreight Timber

Freight train carried a total of 320 tonnes of timber in eight wagons from Newton Abbot to Wales.
(Permalink) Abergavenny Colas Rail Network Rail Newton Abbot Railfreight Timber

A sawmill in Abergavenny in Wales has received its first load of rail-transported timber since 2004, thanks to a partnership between Network Rail and freight operator Colas Rail.
(Permalink) Abergavenny Colas Rail Network Rail Newton Abbot Railfreight Timber