www.truckandtrack.com Winter 2025/26 Truck and Track 39 RAILFREIGHT GB Railfreight is delighted to announce the arrival of locomotives 99003 and 99004 at the Bristol Port Company’s Royal Portbury Dock on Thursday 27 November. Both units will undergo testing in the coming weeks and will join 99001 and 99002, which are nearing readiness for entry into service early next year. Alex Kirk, Commercial Director, GB Railfreight said; “As we prepare for the 99s to enter service in the new year, it was nice to receive an early Christmas gift from Valencia. The Class 99s delivers performance and environmental benefits for our customers, and will herald a rail freight revolution in 2026.” Locomotives 99003 and 99004 arrive in the UK • 99003 and 99004 at the Bristol Port Company’s Royal Portbury Dock. Picture The Bristol Port Company TRUCK & TRAILER SOLUTIONS WELCOME TOALLPORTS GROUP allportsgroup.co.uk GB Railfreight is proud to announce that its new fleet of Class 99 bimodal locomotives has received Authorisation for Placing Into Service (APIS) from the UK’s Office of Rail and Road (ORR). This ORR approval confirms that the Class 99 meets all essential requirements for safety, accessibility, environmental standards, and technical compatibility. The APIS milestone is the next milestone for the Class 99s as they prepare to enter service. Having arrived in the UK in May, they were formally launched in July and since then have been put through their paces across the routes and regions. Developed in partnership with Stadler and Beacon Rail, the £150 million investment marks a significant step forward in modernising Britain’s rail freight infrastructure. Designed to operate on both electrified and non-electrified routes, the Class 99 locomotives offer greater flexibility, reduced emissions, and enhanced performance. They will play a vital role in decarbonising supply chains, supporting regional growth, and delivering a cleaner, faster, and more resilient freight network. The Class 99’s first revenue generating service is expected to run in early 2026. Liam Day, Asset Director of GB Railfreight, said; “Receiving ORR authorisation is another huge step forward for the Class 99, and we’ve been deeply encouraged by the numbers the 99001 and 99002 have been posting in testing over the past few weeks. The Class 99 will set a new benchmark for sustainability, performance and safety. And we cannot wait to get them out on the network for our customers early next year.” The ORR authorisies GB Railfreight’s Class 99 for UK operations GBRf 99001 in testing at Crag Mill Loop near Belford
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