InterCity RailFreight has announced a significant expansion of its same day logistics services, which in tandem with its high use of EVs and electric cargo bikes, brings forward an 100% electric supply chain to a number of routes.
Apparently experiencing “unprecedented growth”, the low-carbon high-speed logistics business announced the expansion of its network, with links forged to over 100 125mph daily rail services spanning the East Midland, Great Western, and CrossCountry franchise networks.
The business has become increasingly connected to local couriers that utilise electric vehicles, as well as a fast-growing fleet of cargo bikes that are incredibly efficient when it comes to inner city last mile delivery when compared to traditional vans. The firm’s website is boasting an up to 500% time saving against some alternate road-based logistics, as well as 60% cost savings in some instances.
As a result of this steadily increasing multi-modal link up, it is now said that 97% of orders are arriving within 15 minutes of schedule to city centres. As a result of the proven efficiency in the firm’s multi-modal and clean approach to logistics, industries that cannot afford delays, such as medical, are increasingly delivering utilising the cargo bike services.
The expanded coverage will now roll out services covering Aberdeen to London and Penzance, with many routes added to which road-based couriers has previous difficulties reaching.