FREIGHTLINER AND ONE LAUNCH

ON January 17, a new Freightliner service made its first journey travelling from Southampton to Crewe. For this journey, ONE purchased GD+ fuel to cover 100% of the fuel volume required.

The train then continued its journey to Freightliner Coatbridge terminal, Scotland, using an electric locomotive, making this one of the greenest rail freight routes in UK rail.

This innovative service is the first of its kind in the UK and demonstrates an ambitious environmental commitment by Freightliner, ONE and their customers.

GD+ is a type of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and can be used as a diesel replacement. This drop-in fuel is made entirely from waste and residue oils and is defined as renewable, environmentally friendly, biodegradable, and sustainable. Its supply chain is traceable and independently verified, a prerequisite for both organisations.

GD+ generates significantly lower CO2e emissions compared to diesel. Apart from the significant CO2e savings, particulate matter, nitrogen oxides (NOx), and methane (CH4) are also reduced.

The train’s CO2e emission savings during its 700 km (435 mile) journey are approximately 80%, with 70% of emissions avoided utilising electricity and 92% reduced by running on GD+ when compared to diesel.

With only 38% of the UK’s rail network elec-