Who might buy Freightliner intermodal?

[Class15]

If GBRf did take an interest I could see the ORR or the Competition and Markets Authority sitting up rather suddenly. More likely is either one of the FOCs that currently does mainly odd ad-hoc jobs, or an international logistics firm looking to secure a UK distribution chain.

I wonder if ROG are looking at this.

are the locos about to need replacing

Don’t think this is a problem. The class 66s have about another 20+ years left in them, likewise for the 90s and the 70s are still very new (although clearly have issues). The 08s and 59s may need replacement slightly sooner though…

 

[DanNCL]

ÖBB? The UK is one of the few European countries they don’t currently have their own freight operations in.

 

[Sad Sprinter]

Would be good if it can remained British owned. We don’t need more wealth being channelled overseas.

 

[Class15]

Would be good if it can remained British owned. We don’t need more wealth being channelled overseas.

It isn’t British owned right now. Genesee & Wyoming of the USA own it.

 

[43096]

It isn’t British owned right now. Genesee & Wyoming of the USA own it.

No they don’t. It is directly owned by Brookfield and GIC since it was split from G&W last year.

As for a potential buyer, MSC has to be in the frame. It has been setting up its Medway rail freight business in various countries.

 

[Sad Sprinter]

It isn’t British owned right now. Genesee & Wyoming of the USA own it.

Sorry, I meant that it could be British owned.

 

[JKF]

Medway livery is quite nice, looking forward to seeing it on a 66!



(Image shows a Portuguese locomotive in black and yellow Medway livery)

 

[43096]

Medway livery is quite nice, looking forward to seeing it on a 66!

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(Image shows a Portuguese locomotive in black and yellow Medway livery)

That is the old livery! They have switched to a yellow/sand coloured one more recently.