Hi
I've recently had a few technical glitches with my emails (sorted now hopefully) so I hope you don't mind me resending this release. It's an update on the cross channel train service run by John G Russell (Transport) which is now operating it's full service.
Hope you can use this update - even if only a few lines.
Many thanks
Amanda
Amanda Jackson
Tigerfish PR
01254 851 680
amanda@tigerfishpr.co.uk
PS: Please note - we mention Procter & Gamble... the "&" is intentional, and is part of their name (don't sub it to 'and'!!)
Russell cross channel train starts full service after successful trial
Four months on from opening its new cross-Channel link with France, road and rail logistics specialists John G Russell (Transport) confirms it has completed its successful restricted capacity trial period and started its full service.
The service is operated by Eurotunnel's subsidiary Europorte supported by GB Railfreight and is Russell's first rail operation beyond the UK's borders.
Glasgow-based John G Russell began operating trains between Barking and Dourges, near Lille, in early November, sending goods along HS1 and through the Channel Tunnel. It is now operating a daily train Monday to Friday.
There are 2 principal customers, for the initial start-up period this has been 2XL, which is a supplier to P&G.
Operating cross-Channel represents a significant investment for John G Russell, which will invest €654,445 (£520,000) over two years in 90ft wagons with modified couplings to meet the requirements of hauling a 1,600 tonne train on HS1. The company is working with AAE for the wagon supply.
Ken Russell, director at John G Russell, said: "We are very pleased with how well this project has gone so far with the train operating at about 95% efficiency. Naturally, this is a new area for us and we have had to learn a lot and learn quickly, but the feedback has been great and we are confident that demand will continue to increase.
"Cross-Channel rail freight offers significant savings over maritime routes, as it cuts out much of the laborious ground-handling. It is also environmentally efficient too, which will appeal to transporters who are increasingly seeking an environmentally friendly alternative."
Neill Porter of Procter & Gamble said:
"P&G are equally pleased with the smooth start-up of rail services, achieving new transit time for standard supply between France and UK. Rail is integral to P&G Sustainability "Fewer and Friendlier Miles" strategy and shifting to intermodal transportation through collaborative network solutions."
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John G Russell (Transport) Ltd is a Glasgow based multimodal logistics provider. They operate more than 250 vehicles, 750 trailers and 1000 containers. In addition to being involved in domestic and international transport, they also have rail freight terminals, warehousing (including cask storage), packing and rework services, and a high cube network.