Fastline Freight launches commercial operations

Fastline Freight began full commercial operations in June transporting containers between Thamesport and the North East - via Doncaster rail port terminal.

Fastline Freight, which is part of Jarvis plc, is now transporting containers using its fleet of three Class 56 locomotives and FEAB 60ft flat wagons. The service will become operational five days a week as volumes increase and there are already plans to add additional routes in the near future. As part of the service the team are now able to arrange onward road transportation to the final destination.

All three Class 56 locomotives have been fully refurbished and are fitted with the latest technology including OTMR (On-Train Monitoring & Recording), TPWS (Train Protection & Warning System), as well as an Argon gas system which replaces the traditional Halon fire system.

Jarvis Rail and Fastline Group Managing Director Mike Houghton said: “I am delighted that Fastline Freight has begun operations as planned and with a steady stream of customers. The launch of the service is the culmination of many months of hard work by the Fastline team to bring a new, efficient and cost-effective service to the market targeting customers who currently use road haulage, I am confident that haulage customers will see the environmental and business benefits of using rail rather than road freight services.”

The freight service based in Doncaster is supported by a dedicated customer service centre in the Roberts Road depot.

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For further information please contact:
Toni Jackson tel: 01904 712667 or email: toni.Jackson@jarvis-uk.com

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