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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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9th July 2025

90040 and 90048 divert via Macclesfield whilst working 4L67 due to signalling issues This news item can be down- loaded below by clicking on the link.

18th July 2025

90021 and 90039 transfer

from DB Cargo to

Freightliner

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2nd August 2025

90018 named “The Greatest

Gathering” at Derby

Litchurch Lane

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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.

30th July 2025

90018 hauled by 66501 from Eastleigh Works to Derby Litchurch Lane This news item can be down- loaded below by clicking on the link.

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