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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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Celebrating 30 Years of Service: Thank You, Chris Barrow

Chris is recognised as one of the most experienced and respected rail freight professionals in the industry. His detailed operational knowledge, unwavering commitment

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Jul 82 min read

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CTRL Phase 1 – Part 2: Collaboration in Action

Another view across the yard, EWS (now DB Cargo), Freightliner, GB Railfreight and Victa Railfreight all contributed resources to successfully deliver the operation. True collaboration!!

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Feb 122 min read

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Meet the Team - James Butterworth

From joining our team James quickly impressed his colleagues with his adaptability, enthusiasm,

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Feb 53 min read

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North Thameside Operations: Tilbury, Barking & Beyond

We provide a full package of management and operational services in the growing Port, now including the Tilbury 2: Intermodal and Construction Materials terminals. This encompasses both medium and short term planning of services and real-time management of day to day train movements as well as

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Dec 7, 20252 min read

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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 24, 20252 min read

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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 16, 20252 min read

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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 22, 20251 min read

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On Track for Safety: Dove Holes Hosts Successful Site Inspection

eager to deepen their understanding of how their individual actions directly impact the safe operation of UK rail freight. Their commitment to safety

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Oct 9, 20251 min read

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Celebrating Excellence at the Rail Freight Group Awards

The judges praised Neil's unique ability to combine strategic foresight with operational know-how - a rare and powerful combination that has shaped both our company and the wider industry.

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Sep 10, 20251 min read

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Exciting Day at the George Spencer Academy Trust Careers Fair!

As the first railway worker to attend a Careers Fair at the school, John was thrilled to shed light on the fascinating world of rail freight beyond passenger trains.

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Jul 23, 20251 min read