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GBRF
Last edited by
railwayadam
• 7 months ago
GB Railfreight is a leading private freight operator in the UK, renowned for its diverse locomotive fleet and high reliability across the national rail network.
Founded
2000
Status
Active
Country
UK
Also known as:
Trademail Limited (original name), First GBRf, Europorte GBRf
GB Railfreight (GBRf) is the UK's third-largest rail freight operator and a dominant force in the nation's logistics sector. Unlike its major competitors, which were largely formed from the privatised remnants of British Rail, GBRf was a "clean sheet" startup founded by John Smith in 1999. Today, the company operates over 1,000 trainloads a week, moving roughly 23% of the UK's rail cargo. Their operations are incredibly diverse, spanning intermodal containers for global shipping lines, biomass for Drax Power Station, infrastructure support for Network Rail, and the "bin liner" waste services that are a staple of the West Coast and Midland Main Lines.
The company's history is marked by rapid growth and several high-profile changes in ownership. After its launch as a subsidiary of GB Railways, it was acquired by FirstGroup in 2003 and rebranded as First GBRf, a period during which it famously took over the Royal Mail "Mail by Rail" contract. It was later sold to Europorte (part of the Getlink Group) in 2010, then to the EQT/Hector Rail group in 2016, and finally to its current owner, Infracapital, in 2019. Despite these corporate shifts, the company has maintained a remarkably consistent culture and is well-regarded for its high reliability and innovative approach to "open access" freight.
For enthusiasts, GBRf is celebrated for its eclectic and colourful fleet, headlined by over 100 Class 66 locomotives. The company is known for its "one-off" liveries, including the rainbow "Pride of GB Railfreight" and various heritage-inspired schemes. Beyond the "Sheds," the fleet includes the unique Class 73/9 electro-diesels and Class 92 electrics used for the Caledonian Sleeper, as well as the newly introduced Class 99 bi-mode locomotives. Their recent Class 69 project—rebuilding ageing Class 56s with modern EMD engines—has also been a point of significant interest for those following the technical evolution of UK motive power.
The company's history is marked by rapid growth and several high-profile changes in ownership. After its launch as a subsidiary of GB Railways, it was acquired by FirstGroup in 2003 and rebranded as First GBRf, a period during which it famously took over the Royal Mail "Mail by Rail" contract. It was later sold to Europorte (part of the Getlink Group) in 2010, then to the EQT/Hector Rail group in 2016, and finally to its current owner, Infracapital, in 2019. Despite these corporate shifts, the company has maintained a remarkably consistent culture and is well-regarded for its high reliability and innovative approach to "open access" freight.
For enthusiasts, GBRf is celebrated for its eclectic and colourful fleet, headlined by over 100 Class 66 locomotives. The company is known for its "one-off" liveries, including the rainbow "Pride of GB Railfreight" and various heritage-inspired schemes. Beyond the "Sheds," the fleet includes the unique Class 73/9 electro-diesels and Class 92 electrics used for the Caledonian Sleeper, as well as the newly introduced Class 99 bi-mode locomotives. Their recent Class 69 project—rebuilding ageing Class 56s with modern EMD engines—has also been a point of significant interest for those following the technical evolution of UK motive power.
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Damien's Trains and Travels
Passing The West Midlands Deviator on the train at Harrowden Junction, 23rd May 2026
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Fantastic Few Hours at Carlisle Chairman’s Train Freight Passenger Trains 19th May 2026 WCML
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Action at Eastleigh Station Freight trains Passenger trains Part 2 12th May 2026
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Action at Eastleigh Station Freight/Passenger Trains 12th May 26 Part One
DestinationTrainsPlanes
99008 & 99009 ARRIVE on Depot at LEICESTER, Plus 99007 on the Move & TRIPLE-Headed Liner!
Damien's Trains and Travels
GBRf Class 66 No. 66728 "Chartered Institution of Railway Operators" passing Irchester 20th May 2026
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Few Hours at Water Orton Freight Trains Passenger Trains 13th May 2026
Sheffield Transport Football SAM
Trains At Dore & Hope & Sheffield/Doncaster & Adwick On 16th & 17th May 2026
Leslie Gilpin Railways
Britannic Explorer Rounds off a Fantastic Day of Charters to Edinburgh at Carlisle 16 May 26
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy Rush hour at Coventry Station Freight trains Passenger trains 13th May 2026!
Sheffield Transport Football SAM
New GBRf 99006+99005 At Doncaster From Bo'ness Jn Exchange Sdg To Doncaster Robert Rds Shed
Trains & Freight Diaries
NON-STOP MIDLANDS UK Rail Action! | Freight, Passenger & Rare Movements (February/March 2026)
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic freight Trains at Carlisle Stafford Crewe Sandbach 4th 5th 6th May 2026
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Evening at Eastleigh Station Freight/passenger Trains 11th May 2026
DestinationTrainsPlanes
DOUBLE-Headed Steam as One Scotsman PASSES another - Plus the DUKE at Speed!
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Few Hours at Sandbach station Cheshire Freight/Passenger Trains 6th May 2026
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic very Busy Morning at Carlisle Station Freight/passenger Trains 5th May 26 WCML
Leslie Gilpin Railways
Blue Trains at Carlisle: Lumo and West Highland Pullman plus Logs Return! 11 May 2026
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Afternoon At Stafford Station Rake of Locomotive Passenger/Freight Trains 5th May 26 WCML
Damien's Trains and Travels
GBRf Class 66 No. 66713 "Forest City" Passing Hinckley Railway Station 12th May 2026
DestinationTrainsPlanes
NEW Operator..! 60063 is the FIRST loco for ESH Rail Services! Plus WCR Mk1's, Lumo & More!
swindon_rail enthusiast
BRAND New GBRf 99004 TnT 73141 4TC SET @ Norden Crossing | River Frome to Swanage.
DestinationTrainsPlanes
Eastleigh Works, East Yard & Station - With 69010/69016, 73/99 Double-Headed & More!
Leslie Gilpin Railways
Frustration and Delight 6 Car Lumo and West Highland Pullman Carlisle 09 05 26
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Few hours at Crewe Station Freight/passenger/steam Trains 6th may 2026 WCML
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Evening at Carlisle Station freight/passenger Trains 4th May 2026 WCML
rails without borders
GBRf 57303 & 57305 Haul 2024 Picadilly Line Tube Stock Set 008 | 6X22 Goole to Asfordby
DestinationTrainsPlanes
REPAINTED 58023 Joins the Loco CONVOY under its OWN POWER at UKRL Loughborough Brush!
Oscar The Trainspotter
The PAXMAN Quarrier and The Derby Shakespeare Express on display in the Midlands | 26/04/26
swindon_rail enthusiast
BRAND NEW GBRf 99007 hauled by 57305 @ Ashchurch onwards to Leicester L.I.P. | 30.4.26
swindon_rail enthusiast
RSS Class 08 730 Arrives at Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway | 30.4.26
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Action At Rugby Station Freight/ Passenger/ Light Loco 22nd April 2026 WCML
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy Day At Carlisle Freight/Passenger/Steam/Unit Drag 21st April 2026 WCML
The Devon Trainspotter
Trains at Exeter St Davids and Marsh Barton ft: 34028 Eddystone on the GBXVIII
swindon_rail enthusiast
56103 TnT 57306 The Paxman Quarrier at Bristol TM & Filton Abbey Wood | 26.4.26
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Afternoon At Wolverton Station Ex EMR 156 Drag to Freight/passenger trains 22nd April 2026
rails without borders
DCR 56103 & GBRf 57306 | The Paxman Quarrier 1Z60 Passing East Goscote | 26-04-2026
swindon_rail enthusiast
60099 + 57306 TnT 56103 The Paxman Quarrier passing Filton Abbey Wood | 26.4.26
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Freight trains at Stafford Rugby Runcorn Tamworth 14/15th April 2026 WCML
Damien's Trains and Travels
GBRf Class 66 No. 66725 'Sunderland' Leaving Wellingborough Sidings with one wagon, 25th April 2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Western Consort” 69009 & “Sir Sam Fay Great Central Railway” on tow 6E85 13;36 Lea Road 24/4/2026
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Late Evening at Carlisle Station Freight/passenger Trains 20th April 2026 WCML
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
195015 & “Katie” 66314 4L14 Doncaster Iport Gbrf to Felixstowe North Gbrf 16;40 Lea Road 23/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“The Cemex Express” 66780 4L08 Wakefield Europort Gbrf to London Gateway Gbrf 16;27 Lea Rd 23/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Valour” 66715 4E21 Felixstowe North Gbrf to Tinsley Yard Gbrf 16;18 Lea Road 23/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
SCS logistics, David Gordon Harris & Nene Valley with track section carrying wagons 13;21 23/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Western Consort” 6E86 Middleton Towers Gbrf to Monk Bretton Redfearns Gbr 23/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Three Bridges ASC” 66787 4L11 Masborough N&W Gbrf to Felixstowe North Gbrf 12;43 Lea Road 23/4/2026
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic busy Action Day At Tamworth Freight/Passenger/light Locomotives 15th April 2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“The Cemex Express” 66780 4L08 Wakefield Europort Gbrf to London Gateway Gbrf 32L Lea Road 22/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Richard Howe” 69008 6E30 Whitemoor Yard L.D.C Gbrf to Doncaster Up Decoy 13;51 Lea Road 22/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
🎺🎺🎺👍😃 “Three Bridges ASC” 66787 & bonus Northern trains 195011 at platform 2 Lea Road 22/4/2026
swindon_rail enthusiast
Chiltern Railways BIG CATS, unbranded new 196 DMU @ Leamington Spa | 21.4.26
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Locomotion 15” 66788 4E00 London Gateway Gbrf to Tinsley Yard Gbrf 11;25 64L Lea Road 22/4/2026
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy day at Rugby Station Freight/passenger/Test/Light Locos Trains 14th April 2026 WCML
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“King's Cross PSB 1971-2021” 66767 4E20 Felixstowe South Gbrf to Doncaster Iport Gbrf 21/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“RIDC Melton” 69004 6E30 Whitemoor Yard L.D.C Gbrf to Doncaster Up Decoy 13;53 3E Lea Road 21/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Three Bridges ASC” 66787 4L11 Masborough N&W Gbrf to Felixstowe North Gbrf 12;55 12L 21/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Western Consort” 69009 6E86 Middleton Towers Gbrf to Monk Bretton Redfearns Gbr 12;51 21/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
PlanterCam 🪴 unseen footage @ Lea Road with some special diverted trains 19/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Katie’s back!” 66314 4L14 Doncaster Iport Gbrf to Felixstowe North Gbrf 16;12 Lea Road 20/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“The Cemex Express” 66780 4L08 Wakefield Europort Gbrf to London Gateway Gbrf 15;42 Lea Rd 20/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Pathfinder Railtours” 69006 6E30 Whitemoor Yard L.D.C Gbrf to Doncaster Up Decoy 13;51 5E 20/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Western Consort” 69009 6E85 Middleton Towers Gbrf to Barnby Dun Roc. Glass Gbrf 13;24 11E 20/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Three Bridges ASC” 66787 4L11 Masborough N&W Gbrf to Felixstowe North Gbrf 12;39 Lea Road 20/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Katie” 66314 4E14 Parkeston Ss Gbrf to Doncaster Iport Gbrf 09;24 26E Lea Road 20/4/2026
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic day At Stafford Freight/steam/passenger Trains 14th April 2026 WCML
Damien's Trains and Travels
Light Locomotive GBRf Class 99 No. 99002 Departing Leicester L.I.P/ Railway Station, 19th April 2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
66304 4H40 Wakefield Europort Gbrf to Peterborough Virtual Gbrf 16;38 13L Lea Road 19/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
Double header “Biffa the flying dustman” leads “Drax power station 50” 6D80 15;44 Lea Road 19/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“John Ellis” 66785 4Z84 Tees Dock Gbrf to Dollands Moor (Gbrf) 12;02 Lea Road 19/4/2026
Oscar The Trainspotter
Class 801 FAILURE causes ECML MAYHEM with over 200+ minute DELAYS! | 18/04/26
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“The Plant” Railtour 57305 1Z31 London Kings Cross - Doncaster Works Wabtec 11;07 Lea Road 18/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
66311 4E90 London Gateway Gbrf to Masborough N&W Gbrf 11;04 3E Lea Road 18/4/2026
Leslie Gilpin Railways
Fantastic Day at Hellifield: Avanti S&C Shuttles, Heavy Aggregates with Class 33 and 142
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Cambois Depot 25 years” 66778 4E21 Felixstowe North Gbrf to Tinsley Yard 16;27 Lea Road 17/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Blue Lightning”⚡️ 66702 4L14 Doncaster Iport Gbrf to Felixstowe South Gbrf 16;12 Lea Road 17/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺👍😃 “King's Cross PSB 1971-2021” 66767 4L11 Masborough to Felixtowe 12;50 7L Lea Road 17/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Drax power station 50” 66301 4E21 meets “Maritime One” 66727 4L14 Lea Road 16/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
That’s not a Freightliner 4E24! “Good Old Boy” 66717 with 32 containers 15;54 Lea Road 16/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
Double header 66729 & 66747 & 66305 on tow 6D81 Lea Road 13;51 Lea Road 16/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
🎺🎺🎺🎺👍😃 thanks Mr GBRf driver “Western Consort” 69009 6E86 & 15 sand hoppers 12;53 Lea Road 16/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
🎺🎺🎺👍😃 “King's Cross PSB 1971-2021” 66767 4L11 Masborough to Felixtowe 12;34 9E Lea Road 16/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“GB Railfreight” 66316 6E57 Renwick Road Biffa Gbrf to Doncaster Down Decoy Gbrf 09;11 7E 16/4/2026
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Freight Trains at in London West Ealing Hanwell Kensington Wandsworth Rd 7th 8th April 26
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
🎺🎺👍😃 thanks Mr GBRf driver 👍 6X77 with the 114 #Ford #cars and #vans 19;10 9L Lea Road 15/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Darius Cheskin” 66770 4E20 Felixstowe to Doncaster 18;53 Lea Road 15/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Sarah” 66740 4L08 Doncaster to London Gateway 15;03 6E Lea Road 15/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
🎺🎺 🎺🎺🎺👍 Western Consort 69009 Blue Lightning 66702 on tow & Mersey multimodal gateway 15/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“King's Cross PSB 1971-2021” 66767 4L11 Masborough to Felixtowe 12;39 Lea Road 15/4/2026
DestinationTrainsPlanes
TRACTORS Putting on a Loud SHOW - Loco Change at Shrewsbury for those with DEEP Pockets!
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Made in Sheffield” 66747 4E21 Felixstowe to Tinsley with 47 containers 16;19 Lea Road 14/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Maritime One” 66727 4L14 Doncaster to Felixtowe 16;09 8E Lea Road 14/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Western Consort” 69009 6E86 with 17 hoppers for Monk Bretton Redfearns 12;54 Lea Road 14/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺,🎺🎺👍😃 “King’s Cross PSB” 4L11 Masborough to Felixtowe 35 containers 12;38 Lea Road 14/4/2026
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy Morning Wandsworth Rd South London Freight/Passenger trains 8th April 2026
swindon_rail enthusiast
Tug, Inspiration, Weed Killer, Engineers, Electrostar and Thumper Trains @ Swindon | 11-12.4.
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
66762 6X77 Dagenham Dock Recp Gbrf to Mossend Down Yard Gbrf 19;01 Lea Road 13/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
66762 6X77 Dagenham Dock Recp Gbrf to Mossend Down Yard Gbrf 97 new cars 19;01 Lea Road 13/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Darius Cheskin” 66770 4E20 Felixstowe to Doncaster with 57 containers 18;54 1L Lea Road 13/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Made in Sheffield” 66747 4E21 Felixstowe to Tinsley 16;27 Lea Road 13/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Drax power station” 66724 4L65 38 containers 195012 1L64 platform 2 Lea Road 13/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Modern Railways diamond jubilee” 66799 4L11 meets 195017 1L60 Lea Road 13/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
Flying solo “Julie Garn” 66765 0H80 Doncaster Royal Mail Terml - Peterboro Maint Shed Gbrf 12/4/2026
Trains & Freight Diaries
STEAM TRAIN, Takes Over York! 45407 Whitby Flyer Arrival, Departure & ECML Action
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
Tony Berkeley OBE, Julie Garn, Peter Lord Hendy, Steve Hannam, container flatbeds and a JNA wagon
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
66762 6M35 Doncaster Up Decoy to Wembley Receptions 1-7 empty car transporter 15;03 Lea Rd 12/4/2026
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Morning at West Ealing &Hanwell West London Freight/Passenger trains April 7th 2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Drax power station 50” 66301 VSTP 4M66 Doncaster Down Decoy Gbrf to Whitemoor Yard L.D.C. 11/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
“Made in Sheffield” 66747 4L28 with our 1st Evergreen freezer 09;17 Lea Road 11/4/2026
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy Alexandra Palace Freight trains on Div WCML Closed 7th April 2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
66762 6X77 Dagenham Dock to Mossend with brand new shiny Fords 19;16 Lea Road 10/4/2026
Lea Road trains & FoHA talks
66304 4E39 with 30 45 foot containers 18;54 running 30L Lea Road 10/4/2026