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Reopening Horton quarry rail link after 60 years

Published 15 July 2025 | Average read time 4 min read
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Q and A with rail freight specialists

15 August 2025 | 6 min read

Meet Simon, Megan and Daniel – three of our rail freight colleagues who help run some of the 600 freight…

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What is soil moisture deficit and why does it affect train services?

5 August 2025 | 5 min read

Extreme heat and dry weather – like the conditions we’ve had in many parts of Britain this summer – can…

Computer-generated image of Forth Goods Yard in Newcastle.