🚂SAFE & SECURE LOGISTICS • MULTIMODAL FREIGHT SPECIALISTS

Rail Cargo & Multimodal Freight Services

India’s most efficient rail-road multimodal freight network. Combining the cost efficiency of rail with the flexibility of road transport for long-haul, bulk, and heavy cargo movements across India. Trusted since 1951 by India’s leading manufacturers and exporters.

2,700+
Fleet Ecosystem
40+
Rail Corridors
7,800+
Pin Codes Served
30%
Cost Savings vs Road

How Multimodal Freight Works

Seamlessly combining rail and road for optimal cost, speed, and reliability

1

First Mile Pickup

Road vehicles collect cargo from your factory, warehouse, or port. Consolidated at our nearest rail-connected hub for containerisation and loading.

2

Rail Trunk Haul

Bulk movement via Indian Railways — container trains, CONCOR, and private freight operators. GPS-tracked wagons with real-time ETAs across 40+ rail corridors.

3

Hub Transfer

At destination rail terminal, cargo is deconsolidated and transferred to road vehicles. Cross-docked at our facility for immediate last-mile dispatch.

4

Last Mile Delivery

Door delivery by our 2,700+ fleet network. ePOD capture, real-time tracking, and invoice generation within 24 hours of delivery confirmation.

Rail & Multimodal Service Types

Flexible freight solutions combining rail efficiency with road connectivity

🚂

Container Rail Freight

Standard 20ft and 40ft container movements via CONCOR and private operators. Ideal for manufactured goods, FMCG, and consumer durables on high-volume lanes.

Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Chennai, Mumbai-Kolkata corridors
📦

Wagon Load Freight

Full wagon and rake bookings for bulk commodities — steel, cement, chemicals, coal, food grains. Volume-based pricing with dedicated rake allocation.

Up to 60% cost saving on bulk long-haul
🔄

Road-Rail-Road Multimodal

End-to-end door-to-door service combining road pickup, rail trunk haul, and road last-mile delivery. Single invoice, single point of contact, full visibility.

Best of both — rail cost + road flexibility
🏗️

ODC Rail Movement

Over-dimensional and heavy cargo via rail flat wagons. Route surveys, clearance approvals, and escort coordination for transformers, turbines, and heavy machinery.

Specialised permits and rail pathway clearance
❄️

Reefer Container Rail

Temperature-controlled containers via rail for pharma, frozen food, and perishables. Real-time temperature monitoring with IoT sensors during transit.

Maintaining cold chain across 2000+ km
🌍

Port-to-Inland Multimodal

Seamless container movement from major ports (JNPT, Mundra, Chennai, Kolkata) to inland hubs. CFS handling, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery integrated.

ICD connectivity across India

Key Rail Corridors

India’s busiest freight corridors serviced by our multimodal network

Western DFC

Delhi — Mumbai

JNPT, Mundra, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara

1,500 km | 48-72 hrs

Eastern DFC

Delhi — Kolkata

Ludhiana, Kanpur, Allahabad, Mughal Sarai

1,400 km | 48-72 hrs

Southern Corridor

Mumbai — Chennai

Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Coimbatore

1,300 km | 60-84 hrs

Golden Quadrilateral

Delhi — Chennai

Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru

2,200 km | 72-96 hrs

Northeast Corridor

Kolkata — Guwahati

Siliguri, NJP, Lumding, Dimapur

1,000 km | 48-72 hrs

Central Corridor

Mumbai — Nagpur — Kolkata

Nashik, Nagpur, Raipur, Bilaspur

1,800 km | 60-84 hrs

Why Rail Freight?

Strategic advantages of multimodal logistics for long-haul cargo

💰

Cost Efficiency

25-40% lower freight cost compared to full road transport on distances above 800 km. Volume economics scale with container and rake bookings.

🌱

Lower Carbon Footprint

Rail freight produces 75% fewer CO2 emissions per tonne-km than road. Meet your ESG targets and sustainability commitments with greener logistics.

📦

Bulk Capacity

Move hundreds of tonnes in a single rake. No vehicle shortage concerns, no driver fatigue risks. Consistent capacity even during monsoon and festival seasons.

⏱️

Schedule Reliability

Dedicated freight corridors and time-tabled services ensure predictable transit times. Not affected by highway congestion, toll delays, or road conditions.

🛡️

Cargo Safety

Sealed containers with minimal handling. Lower pilferage and damage risk compared to multi-handling road transport. Ideal for high-value and sensitive cargo.

📊

DFC Advantage

India’s Dedicated Freight Corridors (Western and Eastern DFC) are transforming rail logistics — faster transit, higher throughput, and better reliability.

Industries We Serve via Rail

Specialised rail freight solutions for India’s key sectors

🏭

Steel & Metals

Coils, bars, pipes, and structural steel. Rake-load and wagon-load movements from steel plants to fabrication units and construction sites.

🧱

Cement & Building Materials

Bulk cement, tiles, and construction materials via dedicated rakes. Factory-to-depot distribution across consuming markets.

🛒

FMCG & Consumer Goods

Container movements for consumer products from manufacturing hubs to regional distribution centres. Cost-optimised for high-volume lanes.

🚗

Automotive & Auto Components

CKD/SKD shipments, auto components, and finished vehicles via specialised rail wagons. Assembly-line precision with multimodal flexibility.

🧪

Chemicals & Petrochemicals

ISO tank containers and specialised wagons for liquid and hazardous chemicals. Full ADR compliance and MSDS documentation.

🌾

Agriculture & Food

Grain, pulses, edible oils, and processed food. Reefer containers for perishables. Seasonal surge capacity during harvest.

Power & Energy

Coal, flyash, and power equipment. Heavy-haul rail for transformers and turbine components. ODC flat wagon specialists.

📱

Electronics & High-Value

Temperature and shock-controlled containers for electronics, pharmaceuticals, and high-value goods. Insurance-backed transit with full visibility.

The SSL Multimodal Advantage

Why India’s leading brands choose Safe & Secure for rail and multimodal freight

🏛️

Heritage Since 1951

Three generations of freight expertise. Deep relationships with Indian Railways, CONCOR, and private freight operators. Unmatched institutional knowledge.

🔗

True Door-to-Door

Not just rail — complete first mile pickup and last mile delivery. 2,700+ road vehicles ensure seamless connectivity from any origin to any destination.

📡

End-to-End Visibility

GPS tracking on road legs. Container tracking on rail. Single dashboard for multimodal shipments. Proactive alerts at every handover point.

💰

Optimised Cost

Our multimodal routing engine identifies the most cost-effective combination of rail and road for every lane. Average 25-40% savings on long-haul.

📍

60+ Branch Network

Local presence at every major rail terminal and ICD. Dedicated teams for container handling, customs, and last-mile coordination across India.

📋

Single Window Service

One contract, one invoice, one point of contact. We handle all rail bookings, container management, drayage, and documentation seamlessly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything about rail cargo and multimodal freight with Safe & Secure Logistics

What is multimodal freight transport?

Multimodal freight combines two or more transport modes (rail + road, rail + sea, etc.) in a single shipment under one contract. Safe & Secure Logistics specialises in road-rail-road multimodal, offering door-to-door service that leverages rail’s cost efficiency and road’s last-mile flexibility.

When should I choose rail over road freight?

Rail freight is most cost-effective for distances above 800 km and cargo weight above 5 tonnes. It’s ideal for bulk commodities, container loads, and regular lane movements. SSL’s multimodal service gives you rail savings with road convenience — no need to manage multiple vendors.

What cargo types can move by rail?

Almost all cargo types — containerised goods, bulk commodities (steel, cement, chemicals), automobiles, food grains, FMCG, and even temperature-controlled goods via reefer containers. SSL handles both standard and over-dimensional cargo via specialised rail wagons.

How long does rail freight take compared to road?

Rail transit times are comparable to road on DFC corridors and often faster for distances above 1500 km. Delhi-Mumbai takes 48-72 hours, Delhi-Chennai 72-96 hours. When you factor in consistency and zero-fatigue advantage, rail often beats road on reliability.

How do I track my rail shipment?

SSL provides end-to-end tracking via our customer portal. Road legs are GPS-tracked in real-time. Rail segments are tracked via Indian Railways and CONCOR systems. You receive milestone alerts at pickup, rail loading, transit, unloading, and delivery.

What are the Dedicated Freight Corridors?

India’s Western DFC (Delhi-Mumbai) and Eastern DFC (Delhi-Kolkata) are dedicated rail lines exclusively for freight. They offer faster transit, higher axle loads, and double-stack container capability. SSL is fully positioned to leverage DFC for superior multimodal service.

Move Smarter with Rail + Road

Get a multimodal freight quote and discover how much you can save. 2,700+ vehicles. 40+ rail corridors. 75 years of logistics expertise.

WhatsApp Us

Get a Free Quote

Our logistics experts respond within 2 hours. No obligation.

🚛 2,700+ Fleet
📍 320+ Locations
📦 75+ Years
ISO Certified
1,000+ Clients
📦 GET QUOTE

🚛 Book with SSL

Get quote in <10 minutes

💰 From ₹2.5/kg PTL | ₹18k/truck FTL
⚡ Live pricing based on lane, weight and urgency. Get exact quote in minutes.
💬 WhatsApp Us Instead
❄️ From ₹5.5/kg | Temperature 2°C to 8°C
🌡️ Pharma-grade temperature-controlled logistics across India. Real-time temperature monitoring included.
💬 WhatsApp Us Instead
✈️ Air | 🚢 Ocean | 🌍 International
🌐 Door-to-door international freight. Customs clearance handled. All major ports and airports covered.
💬 WhatsApp Us Instead
🏭 Managed Warehousing | Pan-India
📋 WMS-powered storage with pick-pack, kitting, and 3PL services. GST-compliant invoice management.
💬 WhatsApp Us Instead
10-min response No advance Pan-India