Interesting stuff ....
http://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/gb-railfreight-in-locomotive-acquisition-talks
GB Railfreight (GBRf) is discussing the possibility of purchasing locomotives with various companies, though no deal is yet in place. GBRf spokesperson Victoria Adams told RAIL that suggestions that the operator was buying Class 60s from DB Cargo were speculation. She said: GBRf has currently no agreement to purchase Class 60 locomotives from DB Cargo, and we have made no offers to purchase. She confirmed, however, that GBRf is looking at future locomotive availability, to align with recent new contract wins. She said various options were being investigated, but that no deal for 60s had been agreed. Adams added: We are in discussion with various major UK companies in relation to locomotive acquisition, but no such agreement is yet in place. Previously, GBRf Managing Director John Smith told RAIL that the company was talking to manufacturers regarding new trains, and he would not rule out leasing a redundant High Speed Train for high-speed freight once they are returned to rolling stock leasing companies by passenger operators. GBRf took delivery of its final Class 66/7 in February last year, and currently has 78 Class 66s, 20 Class 73s and 16 Class 92s (not all the 73s and 92s are operational). It also hires Class 08s and 20s from Harry Needle Railroad Company.*
http://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/gb-railfreight-in-locomotive-acquisition-talks