DB Cargo UK strikes deal with GB Railfreight to maintain its locomotives

All ten of the Class 60 diesel locomotives operated by GB Railfreight (GBRf) will now be maintained by DB Cargo UK. The newly-struck deal is for ongoing maintenance out of the Toton depot in the East Midlands. The three-year contract also covers technical in-field support.

The agreement will see DB Cargo UK work closely with GBRf’s engineering team to drive locomotive performance and provide professional engineering support. 

Hans-Georg Werner, CEO at DB Cargo UK, said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with our colleagues at GB Railfreight. We pride ourselves on the quality of our engineering, with our key focus being on cost-effective locomotive availability and reliability.”

On the GB Railfreight side of the deal, Managing Director John Smith was equally pleased to have signed up a trusted partner with plenty of experience in looking after the locomotive class.

Many of the engineering team assigned to the contract have spent the bulk of their careers on the machines, and that familiarity will be of value GBRf. Smith said: “At this time of economic uncertainty, it is important for the rail freight sector to work together to deliver investment to support its growth.”

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7th July 2020