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Scania is to start introducing its Euro 5 EGR engine during 2007 using Scania’s XPI common-rail fuel injection system, starting in the mainstream long-haulage segment, according to research chief Hasse Johansson.

Although rail freight is growing it has struggled to keep up with the overall rise in transport activity, but, says Malory Davies, there is now the promise of more access for bigger loads at lower cost.

The Channel Tunnel was supposed to be a key factor in the revitalisation of the rail freight industry in the UK by opening up opportunities to run fast train services right across Europe.

TDG’s chief executive has gone from logistics newcomer to veteran in just seven years. Now he is using that experience to set the group on a new growth route. Malory Davies reports.

The Office of Rail Regulation has told the government that there is a strong possibility that final charges will be below current levels in its advice on track access charges.