GB Railfreight (GBRf) has announced a new three-year deal with fellow rail freight company DB Cargo UK for them to undertake the maintenance of ten of its Class 60 locomotives, as well as providing technical in-field support.
The focus of the contract will be undertaking regular maintenance whilst driving reliability improvements. The agreement will see GBRf’s engineering team work closely with DB Cargo UK to provide professional engineering support.
GBRf’s fleet of Class 60 locomotives allow heavier and longer trains to run. This brings environmental benefits as longer trains are more efficient. The main duties of the locomotives will be hauling biomass to power stations.
John Smith, managing director of GB Railfreight, said: “I am thrilled to be unveiling this new partnership with DB Cargo UK. At this time of economic uncertainty, it is important for the rail freight sector to work together to deliver investment to support its growth.
“Most importantly, the economic recovery needs to be green and sustainable and by maintaining these locos we will ensure fewer carbon emissions in the long run. I am pleased that rail freight is playing its part in the economic recovery driven by environmentally sustainable investment.”
DB Cargo UK CEO Hans-Georg Werner said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with our colleagues at GB Railfreight providing high quality maintenance services for their Class 60 locomotives. At DB Cargo UK we pride ourselves on the quality of our engineering, with our key focus being on cost-effective locomotive availability and reliability.”
NOTE: Photo credit Ken Short.
