Trainsit offers an express rail freight service for long‑haul shipments of 700 + miles, delivering transit times comparable to highway trucking while moving higher cargo volumes per train. Its cloud platform provides real‑time container tracking, API integration, and automated coordination of first‑mile drayage and last‑mile delivery, with stable per‑shipment pricing and emissions analytics for sustainability reporting.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Shippers of large‑volume freight often rely on over‑the‑road trucking, which suffers from driver shortages, congestion, and high carbon emissions. Traditional rail freight is perceived as slow and lacks end‑to‑end visibility, making it difficult to integrate with first‑ and last‑mile logistics. Consequently, supply chains struggle to achieve consistent transit times and cost‑stable rates for long‑haul shipments.
Solution
Trainsit operates an express rail freight network that delivers long‑haul shipments (700 + miles) in transit times comparable to highway trucking while moving substantially more cargo per train. A cloud‑based tracking platform provides real‑time container location, ETA updates, and integration points for drayage and final‑mile delivery. The service coordinates terminal drayage, cross‑dock, refrigerated, and bulk handling within a single managed workflow, eliminating the need for multiple carriers. Pricing is structured to remain stable despite fluctuations in truck market rates, offering per‑shipment fees and volume‑based discounts. By shifting freight to rail, customers reduce emissions by 50‑75 % relative to conventional truck transport, supporting sustainability objectives.
Target Audience
Primary customers are logistics managers and supply‑chain planners at manufacturers, retailers, and food‑service distributors who require reliable, high‑volume long‑haul freight with integrated visibility and sustainability reporting.
Features
- Express rail lanes optimized for 700 + mile routes, delivering transit times that match or exceed over‑the‑road benchmarks
- Real‑time GPS and IoT container tracking with a web dashboard and API for seamless integration into TMS systems
- Automated coordination of first‑mile terminal drayage and last‑mile trucking, providing a single‑point shipment management experience
- Temperature‑controlled (reefer) and bulk cargo modules that maintain product integrity without additional handling steps
- Dynamic pricing engine that applies per‑shipment fees and volume‑based discounts, ensuring cost‑stable rates across shipment volumes
- Emissions analytics dashboard that quantifies carbon savings per shipment and supports corporate sustainability reporting
- Exception handling workflow that alerts users to delays, reroutes, or regulatory constraints in real time