DB Cargo shows: How block train transport works

In rail freight transport, a distinction is made between block train transport, combined transport and single freight car transport. In simple terms, block train transport is a freight train that travels for a single customer without intermediate stops and shunting operations. In contrast to the other two types of transport, it is particularly interesting for customers who want to transport high volumes. Regular transports are also possible, which take place on the same route at fixed times according to a timetable drawn up with DB Cargo, always with the same volumes. Block train transport thus offers many companies a calculable option for their logistics with further advantages such as precise planning and adherence to delivery deadlines as well as lower administrative costs. 

It is also possible to book last-minute block trains. This benefits customers who cannot plan their logistics far in advance or who have to transport large volumes at irregular intervals. However, both have an important advantage: transport by rail is more sustainable than by road, as CO2e emissions are around 80 percent lower. This is particularly noticeable when transporting large volumes. This makes block train transport the ideal way for all companies with high volumes to get their goods from A to B and make a positive contribution to climate protection. We show you how it works in this video.

Would you like to know more? Then take a look at our page on block train transport and find out about the advantages and possibilities of transporting your goods sustainably by rail.

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