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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 23 locomotives and 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, 4K60, 4M45, 4F83, 4M63, 4M87, 4L90, 4L41, 4L82, 4L97, 4L89, 4L91 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, 4M80, 4M11, 4M45, 0K83, 4L97, 4L89 and 4M82. However, the locomotives can 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.

Engineering Work Alterations The latest engineering work alterations, which may impact on the operations of intermodal trains by Freightliner is for April and May 2024. This can be downloaded by following the link below.

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13th April 2024

Freightliner sells Coatbridge to Russells Group On the above date, Freightliner sold Coatbridge to the Russells Group with immediate effect. The sale is not expected to impact on intermodals currently operating to and from the site.

20th April 2024

90042 & 90043 rescues 66505 at Beattock On the above date, 90042 and 90043 used to rescue 66505 which had failed at Beattock whilst working 4S48.

20th April 2024

90043 & 90043 work 4M30 vice booked traction Following the failure of 66505, 90042 & 90043 were used to haul 4M30 as far as Basford Hall on the above date.

26th April 2024

90018 & 90040 transfer from DB Cargo to Freightliner On the above date and in a surprise move, 90018 and 90040 transferred from DB Cargo to Freightliner.

Fleet Profile and Status The Freightliner fleet consists of 26 Class 90 locomotives, which are leased from Porterbrook (see below): - 90003, 90004, 90005, 90006, 90007, 90008, 90009, 90010, 90011, 90012, 90013, 90014, 90015 - 90016, 90041, 90042, 90043, 90044, 90045, 90046, 90047, 90048, 90049 - 90018, 90040 (formerly owned by DB Cargo) - 90050 (currently on long-term loan to the Crewe Heritage Centre) For the latest fleet news or current known allocations for Freightliner, please visit the Daily Gen Reports webpage or by going to the Fleet Status News section on the main homepage.

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