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HVO Powered DB Cargo UK class 60.
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DB Cargo & TATA Steel collaborate on HVO

22 February 2021 UKRailNews Comments Off on DB Cargo & TATA Steel collaborate on HVO

DB Cargo UK and TATA Steel have successfully carried out trials of a class 60 locomotive operated using 100% renewable Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil (HVO). The locomotive was used to pull 2500tonnes of steel from Tata […]

Toton wagon runaway and derailment (Image: RAIB/Crown Copyright)
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RAIB announce investigation into Toton runaway

30 January 2021 UKRailNews Comments Off on RAIB announce investigation into Toton runaway

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has formally launched an investigation after a rake of 22 wagons ran away from a sidings at Old Bank sidings at Toton, Nottinghamshire. The incident happened in the early […]

Knottingley Depot Office Block
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Iconic Knottingley depot office block to be demolished

23 January 2021 UKRailNews Comments Off on Iconic Knottingley depot office block to be demolished

One of the most recognisable buildings at Knottingley depot is being demolished by owners DB Cargo UK. The office block was built in the 90’s but has now been deemed to inefficient to run and […]

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DB Cargo UK tests vegetable oil fuel

5 January 2021 UKRailNews Comments Off on DB Cargo UK tests vegetable oil fuel

DB Cargo UK has completed a test of hydro-treated vegetable oil as fuel for a Class 66 Locomotive. The Electro-Motive Diesel Class 66 (66150) was used to haul a load of steel rails from British […]

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