#SundayShed Another #DBCargoUK shed from my brief visit to the local yesterday afternoon. Required for 📸 66050 'Yorkshire Rose' was working 6D32 Elstow Redland Siding to Mountsorrel Sidings through a rather autumnal looking Kettering. #ShedWatch #DBCargo #MML 31/10/26 🎃
November 1, 2026 at 7:58 AM
#SundayShed Another #DBCargoUK shed from my brief visit to the local yesterday afternoon. Required for 📸 66050 'Yorkshire Rose' was working 6D32 Elstow Redland Siding to Mountsorrel Sidings through a rather autumnal looking Kettering. #ShedWatch #DBCargo #MML 31/10/26 🎃
The perfect day for a 👻 #GhostTrain #ShedWatch.. Newly repainted silver #DBCargoUK 66031 heads through Kettering on Halloween afternoon with 4M69 Hayes & Harlington Tarmac Sidings to Mountsorrel Sidings. #SaturdayShed #MML #DBCargo #GhostShed 31/10/26 👻🎃🎃
October 31, 2026 at 4:37 PM
The perfect day for a 👻 #GhostTrain #ShedWatch.. Newly repainted silver #DBCargoUK 66031 heads through Kettering on Halloween afternoon with 4M69 Hayes & Harlington Tarmac Sidings to Mountsorrel Sidings. #SaturdayShed #MML #DBCargo #GhostShed 31/10/26 👻🎃🎃
#ShedSaturday Still #EWS branded #DBCargoUK 66129 stabled in Peterborough yard this lunchtime after working in just after midnight with 6H86 Heck Plasmor to Peterborough West Yard loaded 4 wheelers. #ShedWatch #DBCargo #ECML 24/10/26
October 24, 2026 at 9:39 PM
#ShedSaturday Still #EWS branded #DBCargoUK 66129 stabled in Peterborough yard this lunchtime after working in just after midnight with 6H86 Heck Plasmor to Peterborough West Yard loaded 4 wheelers. #ShedWatch #DBCargo #ECML 24/10/26
DB Cargo UK says that they are confident that a sale represents the best route to securing long-term growth. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/db-cargo-uk-sale-sees-no-redundancy-guarantee-sought-after.html #DbCargoUk #jobs #TssaUnion
DB Cargo UK sale sees No Redundancy Guarantee sought after
As we reported earlier this month, DB Cargo UK is now up for sale, with the German operator deciding to focus on its Core European operations.
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August 28, 2026 at 2:21 PM
DB Cargo UK says that they are confident that a sale represents the best route to securing long-term growth. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/db-cargo-uk-sale-sees-no-redundancy-guarantee-sought-after.html #DbCargoUk #jobs #TssaUnion
92015 and 67024 are seen at Crewe on the 0A06 light engine move from Crewe T.M.D. (E) to Wembley Loco Sidings on 7th August 2026. With only four left in active service, the red 92s are becoming increasingly scarce so it was nice to see one moving.
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August 17, 2026 at 5:37 PM
92015 and 67024 are seen at Crewe on the 0A06 light engine move from Crewe T.M.D. (E) to Wembley Loco Sidings on 7th August 2026. With only four left in active service, the red 92s are becoming increasingly scarce so it was nice to see one moving.
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#ukrailways #trainspotting #trainlogger #DBcargoUK
DB Cargo UK up for sale as restructure takes place https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/db-cargo-uk-up-for-sale-as-restructure-takes-place.html #DbCargoAg #DbCargoUk
DB Cargo UK up for sale as restructure takes place
It has been confirmed this morning that DB Cargo UK is up for sale, as DB Cargo AG increases its focus on its core Central European operations. The UK Management Board at DB Cargo UK is looking for a new owner to provide additional capital, more market opportunities and scale…
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August 17, 2026 at 10:53 AM
DB Cargo UK up for sale as restructure takes place https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/db-cargo-uk-up-for-sale-as-restructure-takes-place.html #DbCargoAg #DbCargoUk
Love coming out of the @railwaymuseum.bsky.social (for work I promise) and seeing a @DBCargoUK set of empty flats to Scunthorpe & a steam-hauled charter. 66050 does the honours on 6D12 #TrainLife #FreightLife
November 20, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Love coming out of the @railwaymuseum.bsky.social (for work I promise) and seeing a @DBCargoUK set of empty flats to Scunthorpe & a steam-hauled charter. 66050 does the honours on 6D12 #TrainLife #FreightLife
DB Cargo UK installs new railhead lighting in safety and efficiency programme https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/db-cargo-uk-installs-new-railhead-lighting-in-safety-and-efficiency-programme.html #carlisle #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #doncaster #HooJunction #NetworkRail #newport #scotland #scunthorpe
DB Cargo UK installs new railhead lighting in safety and efficiency programme
New railhead lighting has been installed at 17 DB Cargo UK sites, under a national programme to improve safety and efficiency. Funding came from Network Rail’s Freight Safety Improvement Programme (FSIP) for trackside technology across the UK.
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April 27, 2026 at 12:21 PM
DB Cargo UK installs new railhead lighting in safety and efficiency programme https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/db-cargo-uk-installs-new-railhead-lighting-in-safety-and-efficiency-programme.html #carlisle #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #doncaster #HooJunction #NetworkRail #newport #scotland #scunthorpe
CAT UK and DB Cargo sign new 7-year contract for Jaguar Land Rover car train service https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/db-cargo-announces-new-contract-for-vehicle-freight-with-cat-uk.html #cheshire #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #halewood #hampshire #merseyside #midlands #southampton
CAT UK and DB Cargo sign new 7-year contract for Jaguar Land Rover car train service
DB Cargo UK has signed a seven-year contract with CAT UK to transport finished vehicles from Jaguar Land Rover’s Halewood plant in Merseyside to the Port of Southampton.
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April 9, 2026 at 3:36 PM
CAT UK and DB Cargo sign new 7-year contract for Jaguar Land Rover car train service https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/db-cargo-announces-new-contract-for-vehicle-freight-with-cat-uk.html #cheshire #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #halewood #hampshire #merseyside #midlands #southampton
DB Cargo UK has completed fitting in-cab signalling to one of its Class 66 freight locomotives, No. 66070. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/digital-signalling-installed-on-first-db-cargo-class-66-locomotive.html #class_66 #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #EastCoastDigitalProgramme
Digital signalling installed on first DB Cargo Class 66 locomotive
DB Cargo UK has completed fitting in-cab signalling to one of its Class 66 freight locomotives, No. 66070.
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April 9, 2026 at 1:11 PM
DB Cargo UK has completed fitting in-cab signalling to one of its Class 66 freight locomotives, No. 66070. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/digital-signalling-installed-on-first-db-cargo-class-66-locomotive.html #class_66 #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #EastCoastDigitalProgramme
DB Cargo UK has worked with Rail Operations Group to test a Class 93 locomotive on an intermodal service, as the freight operator explores future options. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/class-93-locomotive-tested-with-db-cargo-as-operator-explores-future-options.html #class_93 #DbCargoUk
Class 93 locomotive tested with DB Cargo as operator explores future options
DB Cargo UK has worked with Rail Operations Group to test a Class 93 locomotive on an intermodal service, as the freight operator explores future options. 93006 hauled a Peel Ports service from Seaforth in Merseyside to Mossend in Glasgow and return on the 10th February. Class 93s can use…
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February 13, 2026 at 12:55 PM
DB Cargo UK has worked with Rail Operations Group to test a Class 93 locomotive on an intermodal service, as the freight operator explores future options. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/class-93-locomotive-tested-with-db-cargo-as-operator-explores-future-options.html #class_93 #DbCargoUk
25 Class 66 locomotives sold to Romania in multi-million-pound deal https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/25-class-66-locomotives-sold-to-romania-in-multi-million-pound-deal.html #class_66 #DbCargoUk #romania #TotonTractionMaintenanceDepot
25 Class 66 locomotives sold to Romania in multi-million-pound deal
25 Class 66 locomotives are set for a new lease of life, after being sold by DB Cargo UK to Grup Feroviar Roman in Romania.
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January 19, 2026 at 10:46 AM
25 Class 66 locomotives sold to Romania in multi-million-pound deal https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/25-class-66-locomotives-sold-to-romania-in-multi-million-pound-deal.html #class_66 #DbCargoUk #romania #TotonTractionMaintenanceDepot
Work to Fit ETCS to Class 66s Begins https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/db-cargo-uk-begins-etcs-fleet-fitment-at-toton-depot.html #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #siemens #TotonTractionMaintenanceDepot
Work to Fit ETCS to Class 66s Begins
DB Cargo Class 66s are being fitted with the new European Train Control System (ETCS) this week.
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August 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Various organisations will be running stalls in the Fields, including DB Cargo UK. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/db-cargo-sponsors-doncaster-pride-and-unveils-new-livery-for-class-66.html #class_66 #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #doncaster #SouthYorkshire #yorkshire
DB Cargo sponsors Doncaster Pride and unveils new livery for Class 66
Rail freight operator DB Cargo UK, which is based in Doncaster, is for the first time taking part in the South Yorkshire city’s LGBT+ Pride event this year.
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August 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Various organisations will be running stalls in the Fields, including DB Cargo UK. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/db-cargo-sponsors-doncaster-pride-and-unveils-new-livery-for-class-66.html #class_66 #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #doncaster #SouthYorkshire #yorkshire
The Royal Family has announced that they plan to withdraw the Royal Train from 2027, when the contract expires. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/end-of-the-line-for-the-royal-train-as-withdrawal-announced.html #class_67 #DbCargoUk
End of the line for the Royal Train as withdrawal announced
The Royal Family has announced that they plan to withdraw the Royal Train from 2027, when the contract expires. Decommisioning of the train will commence during the year, and the decision has been made due to the cost of storage and maintenance versus the level of use it gets. According…
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July 1, 2025 at 8:34 AM
The Royal Family has announced that they plan to withdraw the Royal Train from 2027, when the contract expires. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/end-of-the-line-for-the-royal-train-as-withdrawal-announced.html #class_67 #DbCargoUk
The train then travelled the 35 miles to Milton Keynes before heading to the new rail freight interchange at Northampton Gateway. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/watch-first-commercial-freight-train-runs-along-east-west-rail.html #DbCargoUk #EastWestRail #MiltonKeynes #NetworkRail
WATCH: First commercial freight train runs along East West Rail
A milestone in the construction of East West Rail was met yesterday when the first commercial freight train travelled along the line as part of its journey. The train was operated by DB Cargo UK on behalf of Maritime Transport and departed Didcot before coming onto the new line at…
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June 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The train then travelled the 35 miles to Milton Keynes before heading to the new rail freight interchange at Northampton Gateway. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/watch-first-commercial-freight-train-runs-along-east-west-rail.html #DbCargoUk #EastWestRail #MiltonKeynes #NetworkRail
London freight terminal becomes UK first Net Zero terminal https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/03/london-freight-terminal-becomes-uk-first-net-zero-terminal.html #cricklewood #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #environment #london #recycling
London freight terminal becomes UK first Net Zero terminal
DB Cargo UK is boasting that it has created the country’s first ‘net zero’ rail freight terminal, at Cricklewood in North London.
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March 13, 2025 at 8:50 AM
London freight terminal becomes UK first Net Zero terminal https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/03/london-freight-terminal-becomes-uk-first-net-zero-terminal.html #cricklewood #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #environment #london #recycling
The work will be carried out to nine Class 66s, with work taking place at Toton Traction Maintenance Depot in the East Midlands. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/class-66-locomotives-to-be-fitted-with-digital-signalling-thanks-to-major-deal.html #bank #book #class_66 #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #deal
Class 66 locomotives to be fitted with digital signalling thanks to major deal
Class 66 locomotives are to be fitted with digital in-cab signalling thanks to a new deal between DB Cargo UK and Siemens Mobility. Work to fit the European Train Control System will begin in July. The work will be carried out to nine Class 66s, with work taking place at…
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February 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The work will be carried out to nine Class 66s, with work taking place at Toton Traction Maintenance Depot in the East Midlands. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/class-66-locomotives-to-be-fitted-with-digital-signalling-thanks-to-major-deal.html #bank #book #class_66 #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #deal
His Majesty King Charles III has awarded DB Cargo UK the Royal Warrant to maintain and operate the royal train. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/locomotive-livery-changes-announced-as-db-cargo-has-royal-warrant-renewed.html #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #environment
Locomotive livery changes announced as DB Cargo has royal warrant renewed
His Majesty King Charles III has awarded DB Cargo UK the Royal Warrant to maintain and operate the royal train. DB Cargo has had the royal warrant since privatisation, meaning they have had the warrant for more than 30 years. Livery changes for the two locomotives will include a change…
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February 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
His Majesty King Charles III has awarded DB Cargo UK the Royal Warrant to maintain and operate the royal train. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/locomotive-livery-changes-announced-as-db-cargo-has-royal-warrant-renewed.html #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #environment
More 2025 plans released for steam locomotive No. 60103 Flying Scotsman https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/more-2025-plans-released-for-steam-locomotive-no-60103-flying-scotsman.html #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #didcot #DidcotRailwayCentre #LocomotionShildon #march #NationalRailwayMuseum
More 2025 plans released for steam locomotive No. 60103 Flying Scotsman
The National Railway Museum has announced some more details of what Flying Scotsman will get up to in 2025. Flying Scotsman’s custodian, Northern Steam Operations Limited, has brought in DB Cargo UK to operate FLying Scotsman on the mainline, but the NRM says that 2025 will be more focussed on…
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February 7, 2025 at 10:50 AM
More 2025 plans released for steam locomotive No. 60103 Flying Scotsman https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/more-2025-plans-released-for-steam-locomotive-no-60103-flying-scotsman.html #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #didcot #DidcotRailwayCentre #LocomotionShildon #march #NationalRailwayMuseum
DB Cargo opens South Yorkshire Digital Signalling Training Centre https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2024/12/db-cargo-opens-south-yorkshire-digital-signalling-training-centre.html #class_66 #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #etcs #simulator
DB Cargo opens South Yorkshire Digital Signalling Training Centre
A new training centre of excellence to train staff in the European Train Control System has been officially opened by DB Cargo UK at its HQ in Doncaster.
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December 1, 2024 at 9:18 AM
DB Cargo opens South Yorkshire Digital Signalling Training Centre https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2024/12/db-cargo-opens-south-yorkshire-digital-signalling-training-centre.html #class_66 #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #etcs #simulator
Good Morning Everyone,
Thought i would have a little running session with @DBCargoUK class 66 (66113) with some box wagons and double headed @GWRHelp HSTs 43005/43016 on 4/9/2025 #TMRGUK
Thought i would have a little running session with @DBCargoUK class 66 (66113) with some box wagons and double headed @GWRHelp HSTs 43005/43016 on 4/9/2025 #TMRGUK
September 4, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Good Morning Everyone,
Thought i would have a little running session with @DBCargoUK class 66 (66113) with some box wagons and double headed @GWRHelp HSTs 43005/43016 on 4/9/2025 #TMRGUK
Thought i would have a little running session with @DBCargoUK class 66 (66113) with some box wagons and double headed @GWRHelp HSTs 43005/43016 on 4/9/2025 #TMRGUK
6L90
4.51AM PETERBOROUGH WEST YARD TO NORWICH GOODS YARD
DB Cargo 66172 with a rake of MMA wagons on the peterborough west yard-norwich stone train is seen entering norwich goods yard on 27/1/2025
#DBCargoUK #DBCargo #Class66 #MMAWagons
4.51AM PETERBOROUGH WEST YARD TO NORWICH GOODS YARD
DB Cargo 66172 with a rake of MMA wagons on the peterborough west yard-norwich stone train is seen entering norwich goods yard on 27/1/2025
#DBCargoUK #DBCargo #Class66 #MMAWagons
January 27, 2025 at 8:16 AM
6L90
4.51AM PETERBOROUGH WEST YARD TO NORWICH GOODS YARD
DB Cargo 66172 with a rake of MMA wagons on the peterborough west yard-norwich stone train is seen entering norwich goods yard on 27/1/2025
#DBCargoUK #DBCargo #Class66 #MMAWagons
4.51AM PETERBOROUGH WEST YARD TO NORWICH GOODS YARD
DB Cargo 66172 with a rake of MMA wagons on the peterborough west yard-norwich stone train is seen entering norwich goods yard on 27/1/2025
#DBCargoUK #DBCargo #Class66 #MMAWagons
66066 "Geoff Spencer" working the 6C03 Northolt Sidings to Severnside Sita at Avonmouth Bulk Handling Terminal on 25th April 2026.
#ukrailways #trainspotting #trainlogger #DBcargoUK
#ukrailways #trainspotting #trainlogger #DBcargoUK
June 22, 2026 at 5:32 PM
66066 "Geoff Spencer" working the 6C03 Northolt Sidings to Severnside Sita at Avonmouth Bulk Handling Terminal on 25th April 2026.
#ukrailways #trainspotting #trainlogger #DBcargoUK
#ukrailways #trainspotting #trainlogger #DBcargoUK