What is rail transportation and what can freight trains carry?
Rail transportation refers to the transportation of goods by rail (train) through a network of railway lines and stations. Various wagons are assembled behind the locomotive, which runs along railway freight corridors, which are railways designed for the transportation of goods, not passengers. Freight trains can transport all kinds of items, from furniture and cars to raw materials such as grain or iron. There are trains specializing in the transportation of various types of cargo, which allows you to carry out rail freight transportation both in Ukraine, Europe, and in other places abroad.
Is international rail transportation cheaper than road transportation?
For short distances, rail transport is usually more expensive than road transport due to high handling costs. If the addresses are not directly connected to railway stations, it will also be necessary to arrange multimodal transport, combining rail and road transport to transport goods to and from the railway station. However, for long-distance transportation, the cost of rail transportation can be significantly lower than road transportation due to the lower fuel consumption of rail transport.
What is the maximum weight allowed for rail transportation?
Typically, a modern railway car has a carrying capacity of 125.5 tons. Given that a train can consist of 100 or more cars, the total carrying capacity can exceed 12,500 tons. Depending on the size of the cargo, the consignor may reserve one or more containers for cargo transportation.
What cargoes are most often transported by rail?
Railway transportation in Ukraine and abroad is most often used to transport heavy materials such as grain, oil, steel, wood and coal.
What are the main advantages of rail transport compared to road or sea
transport?
Low prices and short terms of transportation of large-sized cargo over long distances are one of the biggest advantages of rail transport over road or sea transport.
Can I send the car by train?
Yes, shipping a car or other vehicle by train is certainly possible, but it may not be the cheapest option unless you are shipping multiple vehicles at once. When comparing the cost of transporting a car by rail and road transport over short distances, the latter option is a more economical solution. If you need to arrange the transportation of a car abroad, contact our logistics specialists and we will arrange the best and cheapest courier service for your route.
How is the cost of rail transportation calculated?
The calculation of the cost of rail transportation of goods by the logistics company CLS depends on the following factors:
- Dimensions: the size and weight of the cargo being transported.
- Distance: Rail transport is the cheapest for long distance transport.
- Delivery: Is another transport service required to connect the train station to the addresses delivery
- Type of shipment: Railway tariffs may vary depending on the type of goods that is transported
- Insurance: Option to purchase additional insurance for additional protection cargo
- Customs: Fees may apply for international rail shipments.
