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ADVANTAGES OF SHIPPING FREIGHT
ON A SHORT LINE RAILWAY INCLUDE:

Railways provide a reliable and efficient mode of transportation for large quantities of goods reducing shipping times and costs.

Efficient Transportation

Transporting goods by rail is often more cost effective than by road, especially for bulk commodities and long distances. Plus significant savings in warehousing and infrastructure.

Cost Effective

Rail transport has a lower carbon footprint compared to road transport, making it a greener choice and helping businesses meet sustainability goals.

Environmental Benefits

Railways offer scheduled services with fewer delays compared to road transport, ensuring timely delivery of goods.

Reliability

Rail transport is statistically safer than road transport, reducing the risk of accidents and damage to goods.

Safety

Trains can carry much larger volumes of goods compared to trucks, which is beneficial for businesses dealing with high-volume shipments.

Capacity

Building a business on a railway line provides easy access to national and international markets, enhancing trade opportunities.

Access to all markets

Connect with other modes of transport, such as ports and airports, facilitating seamless intermodal logistics.

Intermodal Connection

Utilizing rail transport can alleviate traffic congestion on roads, contributing to smoother logistics and operations.

REDUCE ROAD CONGESTION

Railways provide a reliable and efficient mode of transportation for large quantities of goods reducing shipping times and costs.

Efficient Transportation

Transporting goods by rail is often more cost effective than by road, especially for bulk commodities and long distances. Plus significant savings in warehousing and infrastructure.

Cost Effective

Rail transport has a lower carbon footprint compared to road transport, making it a greener choice and helping businesses meet sustainability goals.

Environmental Benefits

Railways offer scheduled services with fewer delays compared to road transport, ensuring timely delivery of goods.

Reliability

Rail transport is statistically safer than road transport, reducing the risk of accidents and damage to goods.

Safety

Trains can carry much larger volumes of goods compared to trucks, which is beneficial for businesses dealing with high-volume shipments.

Capacity

Building a business on a railway line provides easy access to national and international markets, enhancing trade opportunities.

Access to all markets

Connect with other modes of transport, such as ports and airports, facilitating seamless intermodal logistics.

Intermodal Connection

Utilizing rail transport can alleviate traffic congestion on roads, contributing to smoother logistics and operations.

REDUCE ROAD CONGESTION

Connect to
national and
International
Markets

Short line railways play a crucial role in connecting local industries to major transportation hubs, including ports and inland terminals. They provide a direct, efficient route for businesses to access global markets, helping streamline supply chains and reduce costs.

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