‘Azuma-style’ logistics trains and routes into mainland Europe form part of operator’s long-term plan.
VARAMIS RAIL managing director Phil Read has outlined to The RM his company’s “big ambitions” for a logistics service using new high-speed trains and a network extending into mainland Europe.
Following the statutory 28-day consultation process, Varamis expects to be granted its operating licence in early July, and run its first trains between Mossend and the former Red Star parcels depot at Birmingham International in the middle of August.
After a three-week proof of concept trial, consisting of a return journey on Mondays-Fridays, the company is hoping to secure a one-year contract with a customer.