rail freight in scotland

Dedicated to growing freight by rail in Scotland. My views are my own. RT are for interest, not endorsements

[Alex Hynes @AlexHynes]

I’m delighted for Liam and for everyone at @NetworkRailSCOT. I have had the pleasure of working with Liam for many years now. He’s a top-class leader who delivers great results. A brilliant appointment!

[Transport Scotland @transcotland]

Today @FionaHyslop gave the keynote speech at the @RailFreightUK Scottish Conference.

The Transport Secretary reinforced @scotgov support for the industry, shown in our:

🔹 significant investment
🔹 freight-first approach
🔹 first of a kind regulatory growth target

[rail freight in scotland @railfreightscot]

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[Direct Rail Services @DRSgovuk]

We've had a great 2023 and proud to have delivered for our customers. We’ve transported thousands of tonnes of essential supermarket goods and with much fewer CO2 emissions compared to road. 🚆🛤️⚡️
#Railfreight #LowCO2

[rail freight in scotland @railfreightscot]

@CiaranMcGilp Congratulations!! Well deserved 👏

[rail freight in scotland @railfreightscot]

Doing something a bit different today that I’m really looking forward to but it’s going to be a cold one! 🥶

[Network Rail Scotland @NetworkRailSCOT]

/2 Our weather specialists in our control room have analysed the forecast and speed restrictions will be in place at these locations from first thing Friday until first thing on Monday:

Carnoustie to Aberdeen
Dunkeld & Birnam to Blair Atholl
Aberdeen Station area
Insch – Huntly

[rail freight in scotland @railfreightscot]

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[Network Rail Scotland @NetworkRailSCOT]

⚡ Electric freight trains like this one run day and night to keep Scotland on the go. From fresh produce and groceries to cement, containers and even cars - they can all go by rail! @Railfreight

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@stephen37292ML On its way back 😁

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[Stephen Menzies ACIRO @stephen37292ML]

One of the big rail mounted cranes passing Lockerbie heading to the Carstairs renewal site.

[Stephen Menzies ACIRO @stephen37292ML]

A splash of colour on a diverted cement working over the G&SW

[Network Rail Scotland @NetworkRailSCOT]

Here's an image sent over from one of the team working on the Carstairs project last night. Work continues on the project whatever the weather!

https://t.co/XdVEkUoS0H

[rail freight in scotland @railfreightscot]

👇 Really looking forward to this

[Rail Freight Group (RFG) @RailFreightUK]

RFG is hosting its Scottish Conference on 29 March! Book your tickets now to get all the latest updates on growth strategy and developments.
https://t.co/ihmb5cAdYS
#rail #railfreight #railways #scottishbusiness

[rail freight in scotland @railfreightscot]

Great photo! 👏 Can I use it please?

[Stephen Menzies ACIRO @stephen37292ML]

A scenic scene under the semaphores 4S43 passing over the G&SW on a planned diversion

[Network Rail Scotland @NetworkRailSCOT]

/1 Day 6⃣ on the massive Carstairs Junction project. This engineering train is carrying worn-out supporting stone (ballast) away from the site - new stone will go in following prep work!

@DBCargoUK @ColasRailUK @RailFreight @GBRailfreight @DRSgovuk @RailVaramis

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[Sean Leahy @helisean]

Following on from @AlexHynes Post about @highland_spring Blackford Sidings, here are some shots I took of the facility. Hopefully we will see more of these facilities appear. Its almost as if we have come full circle with freight returning to the railways. @NetworkRailSCOT

[rail freight in scotland @railfreightscot]

👇 so good to see 😁

[Arran Aird @aird_arran]

@railfreightscot Today

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[Alex Hynes @AlexHynes]

It’s #freightfriday and here’s the @Highland_Spring rail freight facility at Blackford. Opened by @NicolaSturgeon in August, we now have a daily train, which helps take 22 lorries off the A9! @NetworkRailSCOT @transcotland @JennyGilruth @scotgov @RailFreightUK #LetsDoNetZero 🌍

[Network Rail Scotland @NetworkRailSCOT]

To prepare for expected heavy rain and gusty winds forecast across Scotland tomorrow, we'll use speed restrictions (where necessary), additional staff and specialist kit to keep you moving safely.

[rail freight in scotland @railfreightscot]

Scottish Railfreight has saved 60 million lorry miles since COP26 was held in Scotland last year. We spoke to some of our customers to hear a bit more about why moving goods by rail is important to them https://t.co/mNDRpbqIo8 @TarmacLtd @CloburnQuarry @MossendPark

[rail freight in scotland @railfreightscot]

@stephen37292ML @GBRailfreight @heather_waugh Think it was the thousandth take poor @CiaranMcGilp was so patient with me continually mucking up my lines 🤣😅