First train into DC Rail’s new railhead at Leicester Humberstone Road (photo DC Rail)
Demonstrating yet again that rail freight services don’t always require years of planning, DC Rail‘s launch of services into a reactivated Leicester City Centre railhead took a matter of weeks. In June last year we were approached by Network Rail to develop layout options for the Humberstone Road side (our 43rd railhead project for the company since 2014 ). Network Rail subsequently agreed to lease the site to rail freight operator DC Rail, who then asked if we could develop the options further, the last plan being produced as late as January this year.
Proof positive of what can be achieved with very basic facilities, industry co-ordination and a bit of help behind the scenes.
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