Rail

Bulk Freight Haulage

Whether you’re looking for experts in the transportation of dangerous goods, a company experienced in transporting waste, or you simply need aggregate haulage at a time to suit you, we can provide a bulk rail freight service that surpasses your expectations.

99%

Reliability

400

Bulk trains per week

31m

Tonnes of bulk freight annually

As a leading UK rail freight company, with more than two decades’ experience transporting bulk freight, Freightliner has set new standards of reliability, ﬂexibility and customer service whilst continuing to invest in innovative solutions for every business need. Boasting an extensive network of rail terminals across the UK, we transport 31m tonnes of bulk freight annually.With 99.9% reliability on all services, Freightliner operates an average of 400 bulk trains per week, offering rail freight transportation solutions for cement, potash, aggregates, waste, domestic intermodal, hazardous goods, industrial minerals, coal and many more.With a dedicated ﬂeet of locomotives and highly trained, safety-focused employees, our bulk services team provides comprehensive rail freight solutions to Network Rail and the on-plant industry. It’s no wonder that Freightliner leads the way in providing bulk freight haulage solutions for blue chip customers across the UK.We provide bespoke solutions to each customer, from ‘just in time’ deliveries to options requiring a greater level of flexibility, changing orders to meet demand. Our reliable service is inclusive of train preparation, dispatch, possession management, and wagon positioning. We are always developing our portfolio of business through acquiring new customers in existing markets or by entering into new markets.

So, if you would like to know more about the rail freight options available to you, please contact us today. From steel transportation to aggregates haulage, to coal freight trains and moving hazardous materials by rail, you can find more information on our most common bulk freight services by clicking the links below.

David Israel

Commercial Director, Bulk Rail, G&W UK/Europe Region

Operating in all the bulk haulage markets, we pride ourselves on delivering bespoke rail freight solutions for our customers as well as supporting major infrastructure projects throughout the UK. Our commitment to our customers, service reliability and flexibility defines all of our operations and makes us the first choice for the movement of bulk freight in the UK.

Aggregates and Minerals

Freightliner is committed to being the most dependable haulier of aggregates and minerals.

Biomass

Freightliner has a strong record of designing and developing equipment and services to suit the needs of specific industries and markets – and Biomass is no exception.

Rail Haulage for HS2

Using the knowledge and experience gained whilst providing rail solutions for HS1, Freightliner is now ideally placed to offer further solutions for the HS2 Infrastructure Project.

Cement

Freightliner is the leading provider of cement and associated products within the UK.

Coal

Freightliner provides coal haulage services for the UK’s leading electricity generation companies and industrial coal customers.

Development

Freightliner has vast experience in providing business development services to experienced as well as ‘new to rail’ customers.

Scrap Metal Haulage

Freightliner has been working with various steel manufacturers and their suppliers to haul scrap material to steel mills for recycling and to ports for exporting since 2006.

Potash

Freightliner has been hauling Potash since 2007 and offer a fast, secure and cost effective service.

Waste to Energy

Freightliner is the market leader in the movement of waste and spoil by rail, providing fast, reliable and flexible services to the waste industry.

Rail Infrastructure

Freightliner has been servicing the UK’s railway network for over 13 years through infrastructure haulage services.

Rail Solutions

Freightliner has diversified its service offering to include a range of rail services to keep UK businesses on the move.