Rail transport is currently the most cost-effective solution if you want to transport bulky, heavy loads and large shipments of goods over long distances. In Kazakhstan, as throughout the world, freight rail transport is usually used to transport raw materials such as coal, steel, liquids and dangerous goods. In addition, freight rail transportation is the safest type of logistics services. At Nur Zhol Company, we will help you arrange cargo delivery by rail or other modes of transport that are ideal for your needs. Being one of the leaders of the transportation market of the Republic of Kazakhstan, we will professionally organize and deliver your cargo to the destination in a timely manner.

Trains are often used to transport hazardous materials, such as oil, industrial gases, sulfuric acid and others. The transportation of goods by rail is strictly regulated by international rules, according to which it is allowed to transport dangerous goods in a larger volume than when transporting by air or some types of land transport.

Usually a modern railway car has a load capacity of up to 70 tons. Considering that a train may consist of 50 or more wagons, the total load capacity may exceed 3,500 tons. Depending on the size of the cargo and the type of cargo, the specialist selects the right type of car.

The cost of the railway transport service depends on the details of the cargo (dimensions, weight and type), the place of departure and the point of delivery. Since train traffic is limited to freight rail corridors, this service is usually combined with road transport to provide a connection between the station and the destination address.

Rail transportation is currently one of the most popular requests for this type of transport, but they can be more expensive than automobile due to high processing costs. If the addresses are not directly connected to railway stations, it will also be necessary to organize multimodal transportation, combining rail and road transport to transport goods to and from the railway station. However, when transporting large shipments of goods or over long distances, the cost of rail transportation is usually lower than the rest, due to lower fuel consumption.

What are the main advantages of rail transport compared to road or sea transport?

Low prices and short terms of transportation of bulky goods over long distances are one of the key advantages of rail transport compared to road or sea transport. For example, rail transportation from China can be 50% faster than sea transportation. Nevertheless, air transportation remains the fastest transport service.

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