Block Train services

Route trains are special compositions that follow pre-planned routes. Most often, such trains are used for regular deliveries of various goods in a “door-to-door” format. A variety of compositions are available, differing in length and volume, allowing for the ideal solution for efficient transportation of large volumes of cargo.

Today, rail transport is considered the most reliable and stable form of transportation. Professional organization of route trains by the “AGT Cargo” team ensures unique solutions for clients aimed at optimal operations.

Advantages of Route Transport

High-volume regular cargo shipments are carried out between pre-planned destinations.

Before choosing route transportation, it is important to familiarize yourself with the list of undeniable advantages:

• The ability to use effective comprehensive logistics solutions for individual groups of wagons as well as route trains worldwide.
• The possibility of prompt delivery from a specific sender to a particular recipient.
• Reliable planning – this guarantees timely supply of wagons for loading, as well as a fixed schedule for all trains.
• The ability to offer clients individual solutions for specific tasks requiring flexible planning (specific time, cargo volume, and other nuances). 
• High delivery speed, helping clients accurately plan future transportation schedules.

Today, scheduled route freight delivery opens up new opportunities and effective solutions in cargo transportation using rail transport. 

Organization and Shipping Stages

All railway route shipments are carried out in stages, which allow for careful planning based on nuances and individual client requirements.

Main organizational stages:

1. Preparation. The leading logistics company “AGT Cargo” receives the necessary information from the client regarding the cargo (goods) to be transported. This is important to determine the type of wagon, method of loading, arrangement, and securing of the cargo.
2. Cargo loading. This is one of the most crucial stages, where the sender transfers the cargo to the transport company for scheduled loading into pre-selected wagons. The time for loading and unloading is strictly regulated, making coordinated actions from all participants essential. Depending on the cargo type, wagons may be equipped with the necessary securing elements.
3. Cargo unloading. This final stage includes the unloading of goods and their transfer to the recipient. The unloading process is also governed by specific rules and deadlines, so special equipment and personnel must be ready at the scheduled time.

These are the standard stages for organizing rail transportation using route trains. However, based on client needs and preferences, each stage can be modified or supplemented with additional processes to ensure optimal railway cargo logistics.

What Cargo Is Transported by Route Trains

Thanks to their capacity, route trains can transport various types of cargo belonging to different categories. 

Today, almost any type of cargo can be transported:

• piece goods; 
• liquid goods;
• bulk materials;
• oversized cargo, and more.

Limitations are mostly related to size, as there are power line poles along the railway and an overhead contact network above. Therefore, it’s important to plan the loading and arrangement process, taking advantage of the trains’ capacity. 

Such trains are most often used to transport construction materials, chemicals, coal, steel, machinery, and other equipment. For example, when transporting hazardous goods, a set of measures must be taken to prevent accidents. Trains offer the safest way to transport goods in this category. 

Why Choose Route Shipments

Direct routes are especially popular among clients of our transport company. They offer a unique opportunity to move goods from point A to point B without mandatory stops along the route. 

Thus, railway route shipments offer the following undeniable advantages:

• High delivery speed due to minimal stops along the route. 
• Efficient transportation of various cargo types thanks to the capacity of the wagons offered.
• An ideal option for delivering large volumes of goods from one sender to one recipient. 
• A fixed train schedule allows for strict planning of all cargo operations and adherence to specific timelines.

With the help of the “AGT Cargo” team, you can develop a customized freight transportation plan based on individual client requirements and special conditions.