Ep 338: Transporting parcels overnight via rail in the UK

Mar 8, 2024

Phil Read, Managing Director at Varamis, talks about using electric trains to transport parcels overnight in the UK:

• The inspiration behind Varamis
• Advantage of using high-speed passenger trains for moving parcels
• Acquiring electric trains
• Overnight parcel train service between Birmingham and Glasgow
• Proving trains can meet demands of parcel delivery sector
• Train paths - slots in the railway timetable
• Offering a regular train service for parcels
• Using former Royal Mail Red Star Parcel facilities
• Streamlining loading and unloading processes
• Integrating with the last mile
• Being price competitive compared to road transport
• Environmental benefits of rail over road
• Launching the Londin-Glasgow service
• Working with retail customers to create a service fit for purpose
• Future expansion plans across the UK