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Our Victa at 30 series of blog posts, looks back at the projects and milestones that shaped our business and gives a flavour of how we adapt to prevailing conditions to support our partners.
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Charity Cargo, Redundant Munitions & Roll Cages: Unusual Loads, Smart Moves
Victa has handed it's fair share of unusual cargo over the years.
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6 days ago2 min read
Moving Giants by Rail: Victa’s Role in Building the Millennium Dome
Did you know that rail freight played a vital role in making the landmark that was known as the Millennium Dome, a reality?
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Nov 242 min read
Ridham Docks & Queenborough – Supporting Strategic Rail Freight on the Isle of Sheppey
These operations required not only logistical precision but also a deep understanding of port infrastructure and customer needs.
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Nov 162 min read
Innovation in Action: Road Railer – Addressing the Paper Market
Whether you're moving paper, steel, timber, aggregate or something entirely different, Victa is ready to tailor a solution that fits your business.
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Nov 122 min read
Sheerness Docks: A Gateway for Diverse Freight
Each type of freight brought its own logistical challenges...
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Nov 92 min read
Automotive by Rail: Cars, Unimogs and Coordination
EWS was keen to develop rail-based automotive traffic. Sheerness offered
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Nov 52 min read
Reviving Rail at Sheerness: From Trial to Transformation
The trial required critical infrastructure work, incluidng re-establishing a level crossing over the busy A249...
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Nov 32 min read
Hoo Junction: Building a Railfreight Hub
Victa Railfreight Limited was born. The timing couldn't have been better. As Trainsrail transitioned into English Welsh and Scottish Railways (EWS)
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Oct 292 min read
Privatisation & Possibility: The Early Consultancy Years
the rail industry was entering a period of rapid change and opportunity. Neil Sime, having recently left British Rail, found himself at the heart of this transformation.
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Oct 262 min read
The Sittingbourne Spark: Victa’s First Big Move
Over tea with the customer, a plan was born. Using an underutilised railhead at Sittingbourne, 1500 tonnes of coil were delivered on time.
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Oct 221 min read
From BR to Victa: A Brave New Beginning
he experience built a deep understanding of the freight business and sparked the idea that would become Victa Railfreight.
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Oct 201 min read
A New Chapter Begins: Leadership, Legacy & Looking Ahead”
Debbie Simmons has been appointed as Managing Director, bringing her deep industry knowledge, operational expertise, and collaborative spirit to the helm of Victa’s future. Debbie has been instrumental in shaping our services and culture...
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Oct 131 min read
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