Special products range from chemical substances to food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and more. Transporting them by train constitutes a special aspect of the rail freight industry. Compared to conventional cargo, these products are subject to different control procedures, but they also require special transport conditions. How does this part of rail freight work? What are the special needs when transporting these products? Why should shippers choose rail for their transport? These are some of the questions discussed in today’s Railfreight Live.