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Freight

Rail freight growth, terminals and modal shift.

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What does the sale of DB Cargo UK mean for Britain’s rail freight industry?

DB Cargo UK is being put up for sale, raising questions over the future of one of Britain’s largest rail freight operators and the wider UK freight market.

Marcus Aldridge · 31 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

FreightAnalysis

Freight interchange approval reopens the modal shift debate

Consent for a new strategic rail freight interchange has reframed the modal shift discussion, with operators arguing terminal capacity now constrains growth more than available paths.

Callum Frazer · 21 Aug 2026 · 6 min read

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