History
GB Railfreight was founded in 1999 by GB Railways. Unlike competitors DB Schenker and Freightliner, the company was not formed from parts of the privatised British Railways freight sectors.
In August 2003 GB Railways was purchased by FirstGroup and GB Railfreight was rebranded First GBRf.
In November 2004 First GBRf began operating Royal Mail services using Class 325s. This was later extended until 2010.
In May 2010 FirstGroup put the business up for sale. Eurotunnel, Freightliner and SNCF were reported as being interested in the company. The company was acquired by Europorte a subsidiary of the Eurotunnel on 1 June 2010 for £26.3 million. Following the acquisition by Europorte, the company reverted back to its original name and livery.
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