- Decisions relating to the mode of transport, whether by sea, rail, road or
air, are often made according to their freight advantage. However, when sea
transport is selected and the delivery point is far away from the port or
arrival, there is a need for additional internal road transportation. This
brings additional costs. If Block Trains can access these internal points
instead, then the rail system will gain the freight advantage.
- The delivery time is shorter than that of sea transport and in some cases may
result in times that match those for road transport.
- Unlike other modes of transport rail transit is unlikely to be affected by bad
weather, traffic jams, or transit bills.
- Freight costs are often lower than sea transport and even road transport in
some regions.
- The incidence of damage or accident is very low.
- The Departure and Arrival times are very regular.