Rolling Highways: Trucking on Rails
2025-05-16
Rolling highways, or Ro-La trains, combine road and rail transport by carrying trucks on railway cars. The article details the technical challenges, varying by region due to loading gauge differences. European solutions, like Modalohr, CargoBeamer, and Niederflurwagen, address height restrictions unlike North America. Successful implementations are highlighted in Austria, India, and Switzerland, emphasizing environmental benefits and efficiency gains. France's ambitious plans, while encountering setbacks, demonstrate ongoing interest in expanding this mode of transport.