News / Freight train derailment deals another blow to ailing UK logistics sector

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A freight train derailed yesterday near the Hams Hall hub in the UK, which will increase the pressure on inland container supply chains and haulage capacity already stretched to breaking point.

A spokesperson for GB Railfreight (GBRf) confirmed to The Loadstar: “Yesterday at 2.35pm a set of freight wagons from Hams Hall pulled by GB Railfreight derailed at Whitacre Junction.

“There were no injuries and GBRf staff were quickly on the scene to co-ordinate with Network Rail, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch, the supplier terminal authorities and our ...