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In short , it remains an essential component of an intermodal supply chain .

“ Large volumes of goods can be moved long distances – and safely ,” Simon continues . “ This means reducing congestion on our roads and reducing emissions , a benefit to not just rail users but society in general .

“ Rail also offers higher levels of security for the movement of goods , so high-value or sensitive materials are well suited to this movement .”

Also worth highlighting is an increase in rapid city centre to city centre overnight freight , which aligns with the growing demand among supply chain partners and consumers for fast-moving and nextday delivery .

It ’ s a process that takes advantage of the rail network once passenger services have stopped for the night , before smaller , electric vehicles carry out the last-mile delivery within the cities themselves . “ This not only helps the environment ,” Simon goes on , “ but means businesses aren ’ t paying concession or emissions charges .

“ Similarly , one train carrying goods takes several HGVs travelling between cities off the roads , reducing congestion and environmental impact .”

Harnessing the power of AI For the most part , rail providers have lagged behind the rest of the transportation and logistics industry when it comes to technology , especially in the realm of visibility .

Of course , enhancing visibility and gaining a more comprehensive understanding of all elements of the supply chain is important because companies will find themselves

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