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RAILWAY FREIGHT
History & Background
Railway freight is one of the earliest mass‑transport technologies for heavy goods. Starting in the early 19th century (first public railways like Stockton & Darlington in the UK), railways revolutionized industrialization by enabling heavy, bulk items (coal, minerals, raw materials) to be moved relatively cheaply over long distances. Over the many decades, rail infrastructure improved: stronger rails, more powerful locomotives (originally steam, then diesel and electric), more efficient logistics (marshalling yards, intermodal rail containers) and better regulatory/international coordination. In many parts of the world, rail freight remains a backbone for long‑haul heavy cargo.
How We Help / Why It Matters
At Express Mailing Services, our Railway Freight offering is intended for customers who need to move large or heavy loads overland over long distances, where rail offers cost‑efficiency and environmental benefits. It is particularly suited for bulk goods, heavy machinery, raw materials, large inventories, or goods that aren’t very time‑critical but need to move reliably and safely.
Features & Options
Intermodal Solutions
Combining rail with road (first/last mile) so that rail carries the long haul, road connects origin/destination. This gives both cost‑savings of rail and access flexibility of road.
Custom Routing & Scheduling
We leverage rail networks and coordinate schedules, ensuring that your shipment aligns with train timings, connections, and customs/paperwork.
Environmentally Favorable
Rail freight has significantly lower CO₂ emissions per tonne‑kilometer than road or air freight. For clients with sustainability goals, this is attractive.
Benefits
Rail networks are highly regulated; risk of damage, theft or accident can be lower because of bulk and fewer handlings.
Trains generally follow fixed schedules, less affected by traffic congestion, weather (more so than roads), and have predictable dwell times.
For long distances and large weights, rail often reduces cost per ton significantly.