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Drax Group has awarded WH Davis a contract to supply a further 30 high-capacity biomass wagons, which the generator says will reduce emissions on the route from the Port of Tyne to its power station in North Yorkshire by more than 25%.
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A protester has climbed on top of a train near a power plant in North Yorkshire.
The Axe Drax campaign group said one of its activists 'halted the train', which was carrying wood pellets and heading to Drax Power station in Selby. Images on social media show the activist, dressed in orange, waving a flag bearing the Extinction Rebellion logo. It comes as the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow draws to an end. Drax said there had been 'no impact'. (Permalink) Drax Power Station Extinction Rebellion Wood pellets |
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Network Rail successfully completes work to repair and strengthen Aire Bridge, North Yorkshire - a key route for freight services to Drax Power Station. During the 10-day blockade, work took place to install a new waterproofing system, strengthen the steelwork and renew over 100m of track. Network Rail is thanking local residents and industry partners for their patience while this essential work was carried out.
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GB Railfreight (GBRf) and Drax have agreed to extend their contract to transport supplies of sustainable biomass from UK ports to Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire until 2025. Teams at GBRf have worked closely with Drax for the past decade to maintain the supplies of sustainable biomass needed for the UKs largest power station GB Railfreight and Drax Extend Rail Contract to Transport Biomass Until 2025 Read More
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GB Railfreight ran its first train for Drax Power yesterday (October 26), hauling biomass from the Port of Liverpool to Drax Power Station in Selby (North Yorkshire).
The operators only Class 59, 59003 Yeoman Highlander, led the train of 25 wagons, carrying a total of 1,600 tonnes of biomass pellets, with 66706 at the rear. (Permalink) Drax Power Station GB Railfreight  Shand Road Occupational Crossing: At Shand Road Crossing the Liverpool Docks branch divides with the line to the bulk load terminal and Alexandra Dock running off to the left and that to the Seaforth Container Terminal to the right.  Rotherham Masborough: Looking north over the former Rotherham Masborough station on 13 October 2014 as 47815 hauls 59003 Yeoman Highlander south to Eastleigh Works from Immingham docks. The ex-Foster Yeoman class 59 ... |
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Drax Group which operates the giant Drax power station near Selby in Yorkshire has awarded DB Schenker Rail UK a three year contract to deliver coal.
The deal covers the supply routes of Immingham and Kellingley. There is also the potential for additional North East supplementary routes. In addition to the new contract, DB Schenker Rail UK has a contract to supply up to 80 per cent of Drax's biomass requirement. (Permalink) Drax Power Station  Beningbrough: GBRf imported former Eurospec class 66 no 66747 heads north at Beningbrough on 18 October 2014 with a rake of empty Drax Power biomass wagons.  Kirkby Stephen: A Drax - Kirkby Thore gypsum train approaching Kirkby Stephen through the rain on 29 October 2004, approximately 18 miles short of its destination. |
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John Smith, managing director at First GBRf has named a First GBRf class 66 locomotive Drax Power Station.
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John Smith, managing director at First GBRf has named a First GBRf class 66 locomotive Drax Power Station.
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The official unveiling ceremony took place today at the Freightliner Maintenance Ltd depot in Leeds in celebration of the new contract between Drax Power Ltd (Drax Power) and FHH for rail delivery of coal and limestone into Drax Power Station. Following a previous five year contract which helped FHH to establish itself in the coal business, this new contract represents a significant step, extending the duration and volume of trading between the two companies.
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Ten high-capacity HYA wagons made their inaugural loaded journey at the end of March as part of a planned trial from the Port of Tyne carrying coal to Drax power station in Yorkshire.
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GB Railfreight and Drax Power Limited have signed 'Heads of Terms' for the movement of imported coal from the Port of Tyne to Drax Power station near Selby, North Yorkshire
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GB Railfreight and Drax Power Limited have signed a contract for the movement of imported coal to Drax Power station
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