Introduction
Freightliner operate intermodals across the UK using a mixture of diesel and electric traction, which includes Class 90s. Inter-
modals worked by the Class 90s primarily operate on the Great Eastern Mainline (GEML) to and from Ipswich and the West
Coast Mainline (WCML) to destinations such as Basford Hall, Trafford Park, Garston and Coatbridge in Scotland. The fleet
consists of 26 locomotives (which includes 90018, 90040 & 90050). They are a mixed use locomotive, but are mostly confined
to working freight trains these days. See link below for the latest allocations and fleet status.
Weekday Operations
The planned trains which are usually worked by Freightliner Class 90s include but are not limited to 4S88, 4S59, 4S83, 4M80,
4M11, 4M63, 4M87, 4M88, 4L41, 4L67, 4L49, 4L42, 4L82, 4L89, 4L17, 4M30, 4M86 and 4M82. However, these locomotives
can also be found working other trains on ad-hoc basis. See below for more details on what trains should be a Class 90 and/or
visit the daily news and gen webpage for current allocations, locations and other fleet news.
Saturday Operations
The planned trains which are usually worked by Freightliner Class 90s include but are not limited to 4S88, 4S59, 4S83, 4M42,
0K83, 4L96, 4S49, and 4M83. However, the Class 90s can be found working other freight trains on ad-hoc basis. See below for
more details on what trains should be a Class 90 and/or visit the daily news and gen webpage for current allocations, locations
and other fleet news.
Engineering Work Alterations
The latest engineering work alterations, which may impact on the operations of intermodal trains by Freightliner is for July 2025.
This can be downloaded by following the link below.
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2nd June 2025
70002 assists 90014 and 90049 on 4S48 following OLE damage near Rugeley This news item can be down- loaded below by clicking on the link.8th June 2025
Freightliner 90s perform driver training runs during w/c 1st June 2025 This news item can be down- loaded below by clicking on the link.24th June 2025
90015 and 90004 work
aggregate train 4Z91 from
Wembley to Crewe
This news item can be down- loaded below by clicking on the link.
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Fleet Profile and Status
The Freightliner fleet consists of 26 Class 90 locomotives, which are leased from Porterbrook (see below):
- 90003, 90004, 90005, 90006, 90007, 90008, 90009, 90010, 90011, 90012, 90013, 90014, 90015
- 90016, 90041, 90042, 90043, 90044, 90045, 90046, 90047, 90048, 90049
- 90050 (currently on long-term loan to the Crewe Heritage Centre)
- 90018, 90040 (formerly owned by DB Cargo now part of Freightliner)
For the latest fleet news or current known allocations, please visit the Daily Gen Reports webpage for more details.
15th June 2025
Freightliner 90s perform driver training runs during w/c 8th June 2025 This news item can be down- loaded below by clicking on the link.
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