en.Wedoany.com Reported - GB Railfreight (GBRf) has operated a test freight train using the new Class 99 bimodal locomotive, departing from DP World's London Gateway port and heading to Maritime Transport's Hams Hall freight terminal in the West Midlands. GBRf described this intermodal service as a "significant milestone," marking one of the final stages before the electric/diesel Class 99 locomotives built by Stadler enter commercial service next month. The latest addition to the Class 99 fleet, unit 99010, arrived in Avonmouth this week.

John Smith, CEO of GBRf, stated that this is one of the last milestones before the Class 99 locomotives enter full commercial service, and seeing an intermodal train hauled by these new locomotives running on the network is a very positive development. He believes the Class 99 represents a true transformation for the industry, cementing rail's position as the cleanest and most efficient mode of freight transport across the country. Following successful trial runs, the company is ready to usher in a new era for rail freight in the UK.

John Bailey, Managing Director of Intermodal at Maritime Transport, said the company is very pleased to work closely with GBRf and DP World on this important trial, which marks another positive step in the introduction of the Class 99 fleet. The successful entry into the Hams Hall rail freight terminal demonstrates the power of collaboration across the rail freight sector and the continued vital role that the rail terminal network plays in connecting the UK's major ports with inland markets, offering businesses greater access to efficient, low-carbon routes nationwide.

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