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Rail

Multimodality with railroad

Through partnerships with the country's main railway operators, we expanded Mercosul Line's service possibilities in the regions: northwest of Pará and Mato Grosso do Sul, interior of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro; Minas Gerais and Midwest; and the North-Northeast.

Rail transport is effective for loading large quantities of merchandise over long land distances (more than 300km), in a more economical, safe, planned way and with high speed and load capacity. In addition, railways are an economical and environmentally friendly transport option for your company. Two aspects draw attention: the reduction in pollutant emissions from locomotives and the area of ​​implementation of the necessary infrastructure with less environmental impact.

Rail transport has undergone different modifications throughout history, revolutionizing the way we travel and boosting economic and social development. The Brazilian railway network began on April 30, 1854, with the inauguration, by D. Pedro II, of the first section of line, the Estrada de Ferro Petrópolis, connecting Porto Mauá to Fragoso, in Rio de Janeiro, with 14 km extension. But the arrival of the road to Petrópolis, crossing the Serra do Mar, only occurred in 1886.

The railway system is synonymous with innovation and predominant improvements, choosing railway transport to transport cargo in Brazil means embarking on a future of innovation and logistical improvements for your company. Economy, safety and less pollution are just some of the advantages of rail transport that could be the difference you need in your business. Read until the end and check out the eight biggest advantages of rail transport in Brazil!

How does multimodal transport by rail work?

The collection is carried out at the origin desired by the customer using trucks, then it is stored at a railway terminal, where the cargo is loaded onto trains, via rail, destined for the port terminals, to later proceed to the final destination.

Mercosul Line is responsible for all logistics, ensuring safety and reliability at cargo pickup and delivery times.

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