Soon from London: cargo on passenger trains at speed
Varamis MD Phil Read on site at their Doncaster headquarters Source photographer Simon Walton
Freight moved on passenger trains, at the speed of these trains and to passenger stations. If all goes to plan, this will be a reality as soon as December this year, when Varamis aims to launch its express light-logistics service between London and Scotland.
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Why can’t every express passenger train have a parcels coach ? Train paths are in short supply on popular routes. And then delivery by electric vehicles ? If we really want carbon neutralty we have to think outside the box.
Attach a loading carriage or two, to a passenger train.cutting costs, for light goods, or even for containers. They do that in Alaska and Canada, works well. mainline goods are carried by DB a German company. profitable for Germany not UK.
Keep things simple.