Railway market in United Kingdom

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Assets Rental & Leasing

Carriers & Operators

Consulting & Advisory

Forwarding & Logistics

Industrial Companies

Infrastructure & Construction

Rail Technology

Repair Workshops & Cleaning

Staff Rental & Education

Supporting Organisations

Terminals & Ports

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DB Cargo UK enters service with upgraded Class 66 locomotive

Rolling Stock · 26/04/2024 · 2 min read

UK: Argenta and Cyth test new rail freight safety system

Technology & Innovation · 25/04/2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

GB Railfreight launches intermodal rail service from Southampton to West Midlands

Technology & Innovation

UK: Network Rail’s £4 billion signalling upgrade plan unveiled

Freight Rail

Russell Group takes over the Coatbridge Intermodal Rail Terminal from Freightliner

Freight Rail

Maritime Transport to operate West Midlands Interchange’s rail freight hub

Promoted railway companies in the United Kingdom

VTG Rail UK Ltd

Wagon Rental & Leasing Promoted

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Introduction to railway industry in United Kingdom

The first railroad built in Great Britain to use steam locomotives was the Stockton and Darlington, opened in 1825. When World War II began in 1939, Britain’s railroads were placed under government control. Railway operations were privatised during 1994–1997. Total rail length is 15 811 km. The track gauge is 1 435 mm.