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Bimodal Trailer

Also known as: bimodal trailer, road-rail trailer, road rail trailer, dual-mode trailer

A specially designed trailer that can operate on both highways and railway tracks, allowing cargo to move between road and rail transport without unloading or transferring the goods.

A bimodal trailer combines the flexibility of road transport with the efficiency of rail transport in a single unit. Instead of unloading cargo from a truck to a rail wagon, the trailer itself is adapted for rail movement using specialized rail bogies or running gear. This reduces cargo handling, lowers the risk of damage, shortens transit times, and improves overall transport efficiency. Bimodal trailers are commonly used in intermodal and combined transport systems where seamless movement between road and rail is important.
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