Rail transport today plays a key role in multimodal and intermodal freight transport, as it guarantees efficiency and low costs within the supply chain, regardless of the of product to be transported.

What advantages does this offer the European market? What are the real advantages of this type of transport? Here, we will analyse all of the advantages of rail freight transport in Spain in detail.

Efficiency of rail transport

For years, rail transport has been proving its efficiency and reliability, succeeding in connecting the global economy via rail networks, which have been expanding and improving each year until reaching the existing infrastructure which is capable of connecting an entire continent. This is despite the difference in track gauge between Spain and the rest of Europe.

Rail transport as part of the supply chain

By offering significant advantages over other types of freight transport, the railway has consolidated itself as one of the fundamental pillars of today’s supply chains. In addition to transporting large cargoes over long distances, it also ensures the safety and, above all, the profitability of our distribution chain.

Another point to be taken into consideration when analysing the role of rail freight transport within the supply chain is its considerable reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases (CO2) which will be a crucial point for any business within the framework of the sustainable goals agenda 2030.

Environmental sustainability and rail transport

Rail transport of goods and passengers has become the safety best when it comes to taking care of the environment, and on comparing its environmental impact with other means of transport, it undoubtedly emits fewer greenhouse gases per unit of cargo.

Furthermore, the growing commitment to this method of transport, especially by large steel, automotive and consumer firms, has succeeded in reducing congestion on the roads, improving not only CO2 emissions, but also road safety.

International logistics operations

Thanks to the development of the rail network, which has been constantly growing, rail freight transport enables us to guarantee efficient international connections, facilitating and even promoting international trade.

Spain faces one of the greatest challenges when it comes to freight transport, namely the difference between its track gauge and that of the rest of Europe.

At Railsider, we are aware of the challenge of connecting. For this reason, our rail platform in Spain boasts strategically with international and Iberian track gauges so as to ensure that your goods get to wherever you want them to go.

Railsider, Spain's leading railway logistics operator

Railsider operates from two hubs covering the entire peninsula and linking Spain with the rest of Europe far more efficiently, enabling us to fully adapt to the needs of our customers.

Would you like to discover all the advantages that rail freight transport can offer your business? At Railsider, we will help you build the best logistics strategy for the shipment of your merchandise and consumer goods.