Each train carries around 1,425 tonnes. Approximately 100,000 tonnes is forecast for its first year, not material already transported.
The service uses existing rail and port infrastructure.
Holcim’s Sunderland rail service delivers first 20,000 tonnes of aggregate
A new aggregate rail service into the Port of Sunderland began on 9 June and has delivered nearly 20,000 tonnes across 14 services.