When considered in terms of ton-miles or tonne-kilometres hauled per unit of energy consumed, rail transport can be more efficient than other means of transport. Rail freight transport is all about moving goods with efficiency. In addition, rail freight transport is well-organised with fixed timetables, which give accurate rail freight quotes. President Uhuru Kenyatta launched the SGR freight service on December 1, 2017, followed by the introduction of double-stack freight trains on September 29, 2018. Just like any other industry, the rail freight business is subject to change and trends, thanks to technological innovations and implementation of the Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics and cloud computing, all having an effect on rail freight.

Source: The Star March 22, 2020 16:52 UTC