Rail freight

The rail infrastructure in Spain allows us to plan routes that cover the entire country, in such a way as to cover long distances. Trains have a large cargo capacity for all kinds of goods, including perishables, and it is very easy to incorporate them into multimodal transportation plans.

Another important feature is that it is a sustainable system: it uses less fuel per tonne transported. As such, it has a lower carbon footprint than other vehicles and it is also more efficient as it requires less energy.

Using rail infrastructure has one main benefit: reliability. Compared to other means of transport, rail is the safest and there are fewer accidents. It is a reliable alternative and accompaniment to the road, depending on the type of goods being moved.

Yes, this is possible if the conditions of the Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID) are complied with. Explosive materials, compressed gases, flammable liquids or solids, as well as toxic, infectious and corrosive materials would be included in this category, for example.

Among the safety requirements that need to be met are the training of staff involved and specific authorisation; the labelling of goods and the limiting and compatibility of these; the design and equipping of the wagons and containers being used; and the processes for preventing and protecting against accidents.

As a leading company in comprehensive logistics consulting, SUARDIAZ Group offers a rail freight service that adapts to the client’s requirements and is personalised to each operation: volume and type of cargo, distance, connection to another means of transport, date of delivery, etc.

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