Daily Archives: September 2, 2024

Monday’s Friday Reads – 2 September 2024

• Unusual London Overground trip via Primrose Hill is possible this coming weekend (Ian Visits) • York’s original railway station to open to public for one Oct weekend only (The Railway Hub) • Heathrow Rail Link withdrawn (Rail Magazine) • Police use drones to catch teenagers who fired slingshots at Northern trains (Rail UK) • What lies beneath Sheffield Station?…

Read more

Logistics UK re funding for Channel port investment

In response to the government announcement of £10.5 million of funding to prepare the Channel ports for new EU border checks (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-pledges-new-support-to-prepare-for-eu-border-checks#:~:text=Ahead%20of%20upcoming%20changes%20at,a%20new%20digital%20border%20system), Nichola Mallon, Head of Trade at business group Logistics UK said: “Logistics UK has welcomed the announcement of funding to help Channel ports prepare for the upcoming EU digital border system, but is pointing out that passengers using…

Read more

Van Awards 2024 – Logistics UK Announces Shortlist

Almost 25 of the UK’s most pioneering van businesses have been shortlisted as finalists across five categories in Logistics UK’s prestigious Van Awards 2024. The winners will be announced during a gala lunch to be held at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham on Friday 13 September 2024, when the van sector will celebrate its achievements and gain recognition for the role it plays in…

Read more

eStar service shines brightest for Hadfields Transport

Mercedes-Benz Dealer eStar Truck & Van won back the business of Manchester-based Hadfields Transport, thanks to the combined efforts of ‘dynamic duo’ Amanda Sivori and Tom Aitken. Aftersales Business Development Manager Amanda and Truck Sales Consultant Tom worked together to put in place all the assurances the operator needed, and convince Managing Director Scott Langridge to invest in his first…

Read more

Let’s Make A Train (1)

Oh? Output Of Oodles Of Owners! Litchurch Lane is an unassuming turn off Osmaston Road, not too far from the centre of Derby. It used to be a convenient “rat run” to get you across to London Road; the Lane is seen on the map below as the yellow wiggly bit! Sadly for the rats, they can no longer run,…

Read more