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99 002 hauled to InnoTrans
99 002 hauled to InnoTrans

On 28 August 2024, Crossrail moved a tram for Saarbahn and a Class 99 locomotive of Beacon Rail Leasing for GBRf, both hauled to Berlin to be exhibited at InnoTrans.

Class 99 at first sight
Class 99 at first sight

A batch of 30 Class 99 bi-mode Co’Co’ locomotives is being built by Stadler Valencia for Beacon Rail and GB Railfreight, and of of them will be shown at InnoTrans.

GB Railfreight uses new electric shunters
GB Railfreight uses new electric shunters

On 9 August 2024, GB Railfreight has acquired four new electric Class 18 hybrid+ shunting locomotives to its growing fleet.

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GB Railfreight completed historic final coal delivery in UK
GB Railfreight completed historic final coal delivery in UK

In a landmark moment marking the end of an era, GB Railfreight has delivered the likely final coal shipment to Uniper’s Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station, as it prepares for closure on 30 September.

New GBRf service between London Gateway and iPort Doncaster
New GBRf service between London Gateway and iPort Doncaster

On 29 January 2024, GB Railfreight has started a new intermodal service, connecting London Gateway with iPort Doncaster.

GBRf tests innovative brake monitoring system
GBRf tests innovative brake monitoring system

On 24 October 2023 GB Railfreight announced a successful four-week test of an innovative new solution for monitoring wheel and brake issues.

GBRf's new Maintenance Hub in Peterborough
GBRf's new Maintenance Hub in Peterborough

On 26 September 2023 GB Railfreight has opened its state-of-the-art Maintenance Hub.

Service Contract For Class 99
Service Contract For Class 99

Following the order secured last year to build and supply as many as 30 Class 99 bi-mode Co’Co locomotives, Stadler has signed on 13 April 2023 a contract with GB Railfreight to provide full service for this rolling stock. 

GB Railfreight's Deal With Akiem
GB Railfreight's Deal With Akiem

On 9 January 2023, GB Railfreight (GBRf) announced a new 10-year locomotive leasing deal with Akiem to invest 25 million GBP to increase the number of locomotives across GBRf’s operations.

EURODUALs For GBRf
EURODUALs For GBRf

On 29 April 2022, Stadler announced that it has signed an agreement with Beacon Rail and GB Railfreight for the supply of 30 Class 99 locomotives including spare parts. 

First Train Left The HS2's Willesden Hub
First Train Left The HS2's Willesden Hub

On 29 June 2021, the first train carrying spoil removed from HS2 construction works in London left the HS2 Logistics hub in Willesden.