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The Telford International Rail Terminal (TIRP), operated by John G
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Russell, has been handling a number of one-off train movements since March this year, primarily for the Ministry of Defence (MoD), which has a Defence Storage and Distributor Agency (DSDA) facility nearby.
Funding was provided by Advantage West Midlands and the EU's European Regional Development Fund. The company's Ken Russell reveals: "The DSDA tells us that it has been pleased with the initial rail movements from the military port of Marchwood, near Southampton, and from the DSDA in Bicester, near Oxford.
'Most responsible companies are now seeking more sustainable supply chain solutions, and the DSDA is no different in this respect.
too wants to use rail if it can offer competitive rates and service levels.
He adds: "We, together with our partners in the UK railfreight industry, have proved to them that we can and they are delighted."
Russell reveals that there is potential to move a wide range of goods from Telford, including aggregates, as well as consumer goods and manufactured items.
TIRP is capable of handling intermodal traffic, ISO containers, bulk freight, roll cages and wagons to carry goods like forestry products, steel and fresh produce.
He adds: "We see a lot of potential in Telford; with big multinationals such as Makita, Maxell, Ricoh and Tatung based in the area."