Basic Overview of a Transfer Station
A transfer station is simply a place to consolidate loads from smaller vehicles into larger rail cars and trucks. It will allow materials to be railed or trucked out of the area economically. Instead of having lots of smaller vehicles travel longer distances, material can be sent in larger rail cars and trucks. It is the same concept as the containers and residential pickup throughout the City being consolidated into the waste trucks. Clearly, it does not make sense for everyone to make the individual trip. In general, transfer stations (especially rail facilities) decrease truck traffic and vehicle emissions throughout Massachusetts. Load consolidation means that fewer vehicles will be traveling on the road ways.
Step One. Smaller Vehicles Bring Material to the Facility
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Step Two. Smaller Vehicles are Unloaded and Larger Rail Cars and Trucks are Loaded for Efficient Transportation.
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