High-speed rail and light intermodal

In sparsely populated Sweden, the passenger base is not sufficient to justify the expansion of high-speed connections other than between metropolitan regions. Being able to also carry light goods can contribute to better economics. Sales over the internet are growing rapidly and are creating demand for fast deliveries of packages directly to customers.

- Let the high-speed train carry smaller goods and packages that require fast delivery to customers 
- The train can be equipped with space for small containers that get on and off the train as quickly as the passengers 
- Internet sales create large quantities of small shipments that should reach the customer preferably on the same day

Above is a picture where the entire train consists of freight

Our flexible single-platform solution allows for mixed trains with both passengers and freight. Parcel transport can provide revenue to invest in a fast train connection where passenger numbers are insufficient.

Mixed train with passengers and freight

The website, CCT.se, presents a solution with an automated process for handling special light containers for high-speed trains. We have developed a simple technology with the "Ant" to unload and load containers from the train to the station/terminal. An animation of container reloading is shown if you click on the video below.