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May 8, 2026 | Freight

Freightliner faces the future

Major freight operator Freightliner has a new owner and will be facing new challenges as Britain’s national railway undergoes the biggest change in over 30 years. Robert Preston speaks exclusively to CEO, Chris Lawrenson.

January 29, 2026 | Europe

CMA CGM completes Freightliner acquisition

Former Freightliner subsidiary Heavy Haul Rail launches as new company focused on bulk rail freight in Britain.

January 8, 2026 | Fleet

IRJ news in brief - Fleet: Arriva Netherlands orders more Flirt EMUs

A round-up of recent fleet supply stories, including a win for Hyundai Rotem in Edmonton and the purchase of refurbished sleeping cars by Slovakia’s ZSSK.

September 23, 2025 | Financial

CMA CGM to acquire Freightliner

Deal includes rail and road operations and inland terminals in Britain as well as the brand.

April 4, 2024 | Freight

Freightliner and Zero partner on carbon-neutral locomotive fuel

Partnership aims to achieve fossil-free locomotive operation by 2040 and overall net zero by 2050.

September 29, 2023 | Freight

Freightliner launches major rail freight expansion in Britain

Two new routes and 25 additional services will be introduced in October.

June 10, 2022 | Employment

IRJ Women in Rail Awards 2022: Part 4

IRJ’s editorial team shines the spotlight on the final three winners of our inaugural Women in Rail Awards.

May 9, 2022 | Innovations

Clean Air Power adds hydrogen to class 66 fuel mix

Nine-month trial completed with government funding.

October 13, 2021 | Fleet

Rising electricity charges forces British rail freight operator to revert to diesel traction

210% increase in wholesale energy prices from September to October forces “temporary” traction policy change just weeks before climate change conference in Britain.

September 24, 2021 | Europe

More freight travelling by rail in Britain than before Covid-19 pandemic

British operators achieve 1.3% increase in net tonne-km of freight transported compared with April-June 2019.

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