Rail shuttles reduce carbon dioxide

A growing number of companies are choosing rail to transport freight to and from the Port of Gothenburg. There are numerous benefits to be gained from such a move. Rail transport is cost-effective, reduces emissions and helps to alleviate congestion on the roads.

More and more companies are choosing train transport to and from the Port of Gothenburg. The benefits are many. Train transport is cost-effective, reduces emissions to air and contributes to reduced congestion on the roads.

For several years, the Port of Gothenburg has been investing in rail shuttles that connect the port with inland terminals at cities around Sweden and Norway. The concept is called Railport Scandinavia. The system includes daily container train shuttles as well as several conventional trains with export products such as forests and steel.

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Railway - Railport Scandinavia

Every day 70 trains arrive to and depart from the Port of Gothenburg.

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