As part of its wider goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2040, Amazon is now transporting parcels by high-speed train between the cities of Lyon and Paris, with over 500,000 packages set to travel this way in 2025.

Through a partnership with Rail Logistics Europe (RLE), SNCF’s freight division, Amazon has secured dedicated storage areas on ultra-fast trains that will transport parcels along this route at a speed of 320km/h.

The operations will take place six days a week and follow a successful pilot project last year. Once the parcels reach Paris, up to two-thirds of last-mile deliveries will be made using electric vehicles, cargo bikes or on foot.

According to Amazon, the high-speed train transportation is part of a €250m (US$281m) investment to decarbonize its transportation network in France and the company has plans to expand similar initiatives across Europe.

Author Credits- HAZEL KING
Parcel and postal technology INTERNATIONAL