# Port of Felixstowe Receives First Class 99 Hybrid Locomotives
The Port of Felixstowe, Britain’s largest container and intermodal terminal, has become the first UK port facility to receive the new Class 99 hybrid locomotives. The milestone test call on Sunday, 15 February 2026, saw GB Railfreight’s locomotives 99001 and 99002 arrive at the port, marking a significant step in the adoption of cleaner rail technology within UK maritime logistics.
The introduction of hybrid locomotives to Felixstowe’s rail operations underscores the broader industry shift toward decarbonisation in port-related transport. As the UK’s leading intermodal hub connecting maritime container traffic with rail and road networks, Felixstowe handles substantial volumes of rail-based cargo movements daily. The deployment of Class 99 hybrid units represents a tangible move to reduce emissions from rail operations, a critical component in the port’s sustainability pathway and alignment with environmental regulations increasingly demanded by shipping lines and cargo owners.
The successful integration of hybrid locomotives at Felixstowe may accelerate their adoption across other UK ports and freight corridors. With growing pressure on port operators to demonstrate environmental commitment, and given Felixstowe’s market position and operational influence, this deployment could signal industry-wide momentum toward hybrid and electric rail solutions. Industry stakeholders should monitor whether additional Class 99 units are scheduled for Felixstowe service and how the technology performs across the port’s demanding operational environment.