Rail service has a history of driving the country’s economic growth by moving freight yet it is not front of mind as an option in today’s fast-moving logistics and supply chain industry. Moving goods by train is perfect for high-value industrial products such as vehicles, electronics, and computer equipment, as well as promotional equipment that must reach their final destination as quickly as possible. Rail freight can be one of the most efficient means of cargo services if we consider energy consumption, as well. Precisely, six times lower than the road. Especially, when the cargo is hauled over long distances. Moreover, there are fewer incidents on the railroads than on the road.
Benefits of Going for the Rail Freight Cargo Service
- Cost-Effectiveness:
This is one of the key benefits of choosing rail transport. The fact that trains use much less fuel than any other kind of transportation means that the cost of transporting goods using this method will come out cheaper than anything else. This, however, depends on whether you are getting a whole train construction to transport one thing or just putting it on an already running train. If you put it on a train that is already running, you will be able to save more money than transporting it over the same distance using some other form of transport.
In the end, further savings can be achieved by jointly chartering a train along with some other logistics company that needs something hauled along the same route. Joint chartering is one of the main ways in which companies freight their cargo.
- Reliability:
The days of large railroad accidents are long past and railroad safety and security have really improved in the last few decades. Since then, rail freight has become one of the safest possible solutions for transporting goods. Also, with the improvements in accuracy and punctuality, it has become really reliable, and the only more punctual mode of transport is air freight. Because it is running on railways, there is nothing that can obstruct the path of a train on its way, meaning that there will be no delays due to outside factors. So, if you require your goods to be delivered punctually. - Speed:
Unless you are shipping things to Serbia or Romania, where the railways are extremely slow, chances are that using rail freight to deliver your goods will deliver them more quickly than any other mode of transport would (except, again, air transport). The average speed of train freight goes around 75mph, which, if you compare it to the 58mph HGV, means that it will certainly get there faster. Also, using railways means, once again, that there are fewer cargo service obstructions (like traffic lights, other cars, etc.), which will benefit the speed of delivery, as the goods will be in constant motion until they reach their destination. - Environmental:
Impact It is known that a typical transport train replaces around 50 HGVs on the road, due to its sheer size. It is estimated that over the last six years, in the UK alone, rail freight has removed around 31.5 million HGVs from the road. Since there are almost no carbon emissions from trains, this has saved around two million tons of polluting materials from entering the atmosphere. With electric traction engines, there is, literally, no pollution, and it is estimated that one ton of cargo transported by train freight pollutes the environment 80% less than if it were transported by road. So, if you have the option of going for rail transport, do it because you will greatly contribute to the fight for the preservation of our environment.
Conclusion
Choosing between various cargo service options can leave you wondering about which one might be the best. The best option here would be to choose according to the situation, because not every type of freight is suitable for every situation and every cargo. Be sure to do your research well before making a decision.
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