Feasibility Studies
Freight
Many industrial and logistics companies are facing distribution problems as road congestion rises, lorry drivers’ hours are restricted through legislation, and they are pressured towards more environmentally-sustainable transport solutions. Manufacturers, retailers and logistics specialists alike may wish to consider changes to their current transport arrangements, considering the railway as an alternative.
However, the fragmentation of the railway industry has made access for potential new customers seemingly impenetrable - they may simply not know what rail has to offer. Finding the most appropriate organisation to provide sensible answers to anything more than very basic questions can be an intimidating search, often deterring all but the most persistent. Even when one has made some progress, guidance may be needed in dealing with Network Rail and freight train operators in a structured business planning process.
Our experience and understanding of the industry through our in-depth and practical knowledge gives us the ability to act as “customer champions” and guide customers’ projects through this minefield to successful implementation. This can reduce frustrations, save time and money and eventually foster the transfer from road to rail the freight flows which are so wished for, but so infrequently achieved.
Examples
- Minerals Terminal Feasibility Study
- Slate Transport Business Case Development
- F3 (Fast, Frequent, Fulfilment) freight project
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