Introduction
Freightliner operate intermodals across the UK using a mixture of diesel and electric traction, which includes Class 90s. Inter-
modals worked by the Class 90s primarily operate on the Great Eastern Mainline (GEML) to and from Ipswich and the West
Coast Mainline (WCML) to destinations such as Basford Hall, Trafford Park, Garston and Coatbridge in Scotland. The fleet
consists of 26 locomotives (which includes 90018, 90040 & 90050). They are a mixed use locomotive, but are mostly confined
to working freight trains these days. See link below for the latest allocations and fleet status.
Weekday Operations
The planned trains which are usually worked by Freightliner Class 90s include but are not limited to 4S88, 4S59, 4S83, 4M80,
4M11, 4M63, 4M87, 4M88, 4L41, 4L67, 4L49, 4L42, 4L82, 4L89, 4L17, 4M30, 4M86 and 4M82. However, these locomotives
can also be found working other trains on ad-hoc basis. See below for more details on what trains should be a Class 90 and/or
visit the daily news and gen webpage for current allocations, locations and other fleet news.
Saturday Operations
The planned trains which are usually worked by Freightliner Class 90s include but are not limited to 4S88, 4S59, 4S83, 4M42,
0K83, 4L96, 4S49, and 4M83. However, the Class 90s can be found working other freight trains on ad-hoc basis. See below for
more details on what trains should be a Class 90 and/or visit the daily news and gen webpage for current allocations, locations
and other fleet news.
Engineering Work Alterations
The latest engineering work alterations, which may impact on the operations of intermodal trains by Freightliner is for August
2025. This can be downloaded by following the link below.
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17th August 2025
90039 enters traffic with
Freightliner during w/c 10th
August 2025
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Driver training runs between
Mossend and Newcastle
during w/c 10th August 2025
This news item can be down- loaded below by clicking on the link.24th August 2025
Driver training runs between
Mossend and Newcastle
during w/c 17th August 2025
This news item can be down- loaded below by clicking on the link.
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Fleet Profile and Status
The Freightliner fleet consists of 28 Class 90 locomotives, which are leased from Porterbrook (see below):
- 90003, 90004, 90005, 90006, 90007, 90008, 90009, 90010, 90011, 90012, 90013, 90014, 90015 (formerly Greater Anglia)
- 90016, 90041, 90042, 90043, 90044, 90045, 90046, 90047, 90048, 90049 (original fleet)
- 90050 (currently on long-term loan to the Crewe Heritage Centre)
- 90018, 90021, 90039 and 90040 (formerly DB Cargo)
For the latest fleet news or current known allocations, please visit the Daily Gen Reports webpage for more details.
24th August 2025
Driver training runs on the
GEML during w/c 17th
August 2025
This news item can be down- loaded below by clicking on the link.
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