What is Freight Pipeline
Freight pipeline is a freight only, safe, environmentally friendly, reliable and economical way to carry goods quickly and on time.
How Mole System Works
The Demonstrator
The demonstrator freight pipeline comprises a track of 105m and two full-size capsules to transport material between the ends of the track.
Benefits
MOLE PRIMARY Freight Pipeline has direct benefits of Operating and Capital costs compared to road:
Freight Pipeline operating costs are just 12 to 20% of that of Road, and capital costs are just 25% of that Road.
Operating costs by percentage of published road figures:
Operating costs by percentage of published road figures:
MOLE BULK freight pipelines have direct benefits over conveyor systems:
- BULK freight pipeline 3 x more energy efficient than conveyor system.
- BULK freight pipeline able to operate more than 3 x the speed of conveyor system.
- BULK freight pipeline can be greater than 10 x more reliable than conveyor system.
- BULK freight pipeline able to negotiate tight corners and bends and also steep gradients.
MOLE PRIMARY and MOLE BULK freight pipelines have significant indirect benefits:
- Reduced transport congestion.
- Increased safety by accident reduction.
- BULK freight pipeline 3 x more energy efficient than conveyor system.
- BULK freight pipeline able to operate more than 3 x the speed of conveyor system.
About Mole
Mole Solutions Ltd was formed in 2002 to focus exclusively on the introduction of freight pipelines. The company has carried out a number of DEFRA/DFT and TSB sponsored studies to explore the feasibility and proof of concept of this innovative mode of transportation.
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