Freightliner Class 66549 Port Of Workington Colas to Aberdeen Waterloo Colas at Shieldmuir #wcml

Freightliner Class 66549 Port Of Workington Colas to Aberdeen Waterloo Colas at Shieldmuir #wcml

Freightliner Class 66549 6S48 1028 Port Of Workington Colas to Aberdeen Waterloo Colas passing Shieldmuir Railway Station on the West Coast Mainline on 11th December 2025.

Freightliner is a rail freight company based in the United Kingdom, specialising in transporting goods across the UK, Europe, and beyond. It is one of the largest rail freight operators in the UK and is a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Freightliner offers services including containerised freight, bulk haulage, and infrastructure logistics.

The Class 70 is a type of diesel-electric locomotive used primarily for freight operations in the United Kingdom. Built by GE Transportation (now part of Wabtec), these locomotives are part of a new generation of heavy-duty freight engines designed to be more powerful, efficient, and environmentally friendly than previous models.

The West Coast Main Line (WCML) is one of the UK’s most important and busiest rail routes, connecting London with major cities in the north of England and Scotland, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Carlisle, and Glasgow. It is a major part of the UK’s transport infrastructure, facilitating both passenger and freight services.

Shieldmuir railway station is a railway station located in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is managed by ScotRail. The station serves as a key local transportation hub for the surrounding area, offering connections to several major destinations in the central belt of Scotland.

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