Freightliner trials potential modal shift
The Innovate UK sponsored Liverpool-Humber optimisation of freight transport (LHOFT) project has been working with partners Kraft Heinz, the University of Hull and Oxford Rail Strategies, to develop an intermodal rail freight solution for the haulage of products from Elst (in the Netherlands) to the Kraft Heinz national distribution centre at Wigan.
Following consultation with leading UK railfreight operator Freightliner, a trial train was arranged to test and evaluate the feasibility of delivering Kraft Heinz products by rail to Wigan.
Operating overnight, the trial was deemed a complete success and Kraft Heinz will now be considering whether to build on the findings of the trial going forward. (ben)
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