GB Railfreight has invested £150 million in new rail freight locomotives that are expected to cut carbon emissions by up to 58% on journeys.

According to the Department for Transport (DfT), the new locomotives are estimated to remove 129 HGVs from the road per train.

Both GB Railfreight and the DfT believe this will significantly reduce congestion and improve road safety for drivers.

Currently, the economy benefits from £2.5 billion each year from rail freight and with these new trains transporting vital materials and pivotal stock for shops, they are deemed to support greater regional growth across the country.