Rail Transport: Train
After the changes in the former Soviet Union, Iran has become the most important gateway to the CIS republics and the best solution and main route for their transportation. Our rail transport services, with daily service from and to the CIS republics, allow us to provide you with the most complex transit transportation services for all types of goods, with a wide selection of different types of wagons. As companies try to reduce their warehouse inventory levels and shorten their order cycles, the demand for delivery in a shorter period of time with the ability to announce a definite date for receiving their shipments increases. Apadana Transport’s multifaceted capabilities, along with our global network and superior technology, have enabled us to provide comprehensive and complete logistics services to our valued customers.
Rail Transport
Rail transport is one of the most important and widely used methods of transportation in the world. Rail transportation is a method that is very common in many countries, especially in Europe, Asia, and North America. However, in some regions, including some African and South American countries, this type of transportation is less used. Railways, as a method of public transportation, have many advantages. These advantages include saving time and costs, reducing air pollution and protecting the environment, high transportation safety, the ability to carry heavy and large loads, and reducing traffic on the roads.
Rail transportation is one of the most important methods of transportation in the world, which has many advantages for industries, trade, and society. This article will examine and explain the advantages of rail transportation.
1- High speed: One of the most important advantages of rail transportation is the high speed used in this type of transportation. Many trains can move at high speeds and provide optimal distribution for passengers and cargo.
2- High efficiency: Rail transportation is usually automated and optimized using automated and computerized systems. For example, urban train control systems using railway technology help improve the performance and efficiency of this system.
3- Heavy load transportation: Due to the high power of rail vehicles, very heavy and large loads can be transported. This capability is very important in the transportation of heavy materials such as metals, chemicals and raw materials.
4- Traffic reduction: Rail transportation is usually carried out on private lines and therefore reduces urban traffic. Given that most rail lines are connected to other urban communications and public transportation, the use of rails helps reduce air pollution and absorb urban traffic.
5- Safety: Rail transportation is usually carried out at a constant speed and on specific routes, which increases safety in transportation. Also, rail vehicles have very high safety features, which are very important for the safety of passengers, especially in the case of passenger trains.
6- Cost reduction: Rail transportation usually has low costs and can have very good returns for society and investors if new lines are created. Also, using this transportation model helps in managing cargo and controlling transportation-related costs.
7- Environment: Rail transportation is very sustainable and effective from an environmental perspective. Using electric trains and clean fuels helps reduce air pollution and the costs associated with the production of many types of pollutants.
8- Flexibility: This type of transportation usually has a very high level of flexibility. For example, in passenger transportation, the number of passenger trains can be easily increased or decreased and the hours of train departures can be changed.
9- Helping economic development: Rail transportation promotes economic development in different regions. Given that transportation using railways helps companies to easily move cargo and materials from one region to another easily and quickly.
10- Reducing traffic: Rail transportation reduces traffic on roads and streets. This reduction in traffic improves driving conditions and reduces travel times.
11- Load balancing: Rail transportation can help balance loads. By using freight trains, loads can be distributed more efficiently across the country and even the world.
12- Technological Advancement: Rail transportation is advancing the technology in the transportation industry. By using advanced technologies, it offers features such as wireless internet and GPS tracking in rail vehicles.
13- International Transportation: Rail transportation can easily help in international transportation. Using rail lines, goods and materials can be easily transported all over the world.
14- Variety of Vehicles: Rail transportation includes different types of vehicles. From passenger trains to freight trains, any type of train can be used for different types of cargo and materials.
15- Safe Transportation: Rail transportation is very safe. Since trains move on rails, the chances of accidents and incidents are less.
International rail transportation rules include agreements, conventions, and rules that have been established at the international level to ensure the improvement of the quality and safety of this transportation. Some of the most important international laws in this regard are:
1- International Convention concerning the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID): This convention was adopted by the International Transport Organization (OTIF) in 1985 and sets out the rules for the transport of dangerous goods. It covers explosive, toxic and flammable substances and sets out requirements for the packaging, labelling and transport of these goods.
2- International Convention for the Carriage of Goods by Rail (COTIF): This convention was adopted by the International Transport Organization (OTIF) in order to ensure the safety and quality of rail transport at the international level. This convention includes rules related to the provision of transport services, contracts of carriage, responsibilities and obligations of the carrier and other issues related to transport by rail.
3- International Convention for the Carriage of Passengers by Rail (CIV): This convention was adopted by the International Transport Organization (OTIF) and includes rules related to the transport of passengers by rail. This convention includes issues
such as conditions of carriage, carriage of vehicles, tickets and contracts of carriage and other issues related to the transport of passengers by rail.
4- Alpine Convention (CFA): This convention was adopted in 1992 and was established by the European Alpine countries in order to ensure the safety and quality of transport by rail in this region. The Convention includes rules for the design and construction of infrastructure for this type of transport in the Alpine region, the establishment of information systems and issues related to the transport of goods and passengers in the Alpine region.
5- The International Carriage of Goods by Rail (SMGS): This law has been adopted by the countries of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine and determines the rules for the international carriage of goods by rail.
6- The International Carriage of Passengers by Rail (SMPS): This law has also been adopted by the countries of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine and determines the rules for the international carriage of passengers by rail.
In general, international rail transport rules have been established in order to ensure the safety, quality and speed of transport at the international level. These rules cover various issues such as packaging and labelling of dangerous goods, justification for transport delays, disputes related to the translation of letters and contracts, terms of payment for transport and other contractual disputes. These rules make international rail transportation more reliable and predictable, and overall improve the quality and safety of rail transportation worldwide.
In general, rail transportation is one of the most important and widely used methods of transportation worldwide. Given the many advantages of this transportation method, including the ability to carry heavy and large loads, high speed, traffic predictability and reduction of road traffic, savings in transportation costs, reduced air and environmental pollution, as well as international laws related to rail transportation, it can be said that rail transportation improves transportation conditions and the global economy.
As one of the rail transportation companies, Apadana Tarabar offers a wide range of services in the field of cargo transportation. Our services include cargo transportation throughout Iran as well as international transportation. Given that Apadana Transport Company, as a rail transportation company, uses rail transportation routes to transport cargo, it enjoys the advantages of rail transportation such as high speed, the ability to carry heavy and large loads, saving on transportation costs, and reducing road traffic.
In addition, Apadana Transport Company, as one of the experienced rail transportation companies, can carry out the customs clearance and customs clearance process of its customers’ cargo quickly and with quality. This makes Apadana Transport Company’s customers seek convenience and speed in their customs and cargo clearance process, and also ultimately receive their goods with quality and on time.
Given the experience and technical knowledge of Apadana Transport Company’s experts and personnel, these services can be used to reduce the time and costs of the customs and cargo clearance process. This is while these services give Apadana Transport Company’s customers greater confidence and traceability in the transportation process of their cargo.