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RailX
A first-of-a-kind digital marketplace to buy and sell sustainable rail freight
RailX had an ambitious vision: to transform the rail freight industry with a groundbreaking, environmentally sustainable digital marketplace. RailX aimed to make intermodal rail freight accessible to all, from large corporations to small businesses.
The challenge was to develop a digital platform that simplified rail freight booking while clearly demonstrating RailX’s environmental credentials.
About RailX
RailX is a digital rail freight marketplace focused on making sustainable intermodal freight more accessible, efficient, and transparent for businesses of all sizes.
The Challenge
The project required a platform that was as forward-thinking in its technology as it was in its commitment to environmental sustainability.
RailX needed a solution that combined sophisticated logistics technology with a user-friendly design, ensuring accessibility for organisations with varying levels of experience in rail freight.
The Solution
Embracing RailX’s vision, we approached the project with a focus on agility, innovation, and sustainability. OutSystems was selected as the core technology platform due to its rapid development capabilities and flexibility.
We carried out detailed scoping sessions, agile development sprints, and meticulous data model design. Strong emphasis was placed on user interface design, customer journey analysis, and process automation to ensure the platform was both powerful and easy to use.
The RailX platform was designed to act like the Trainline for containers, delivering an intuitive and seamless booking experience. This approach enabled businesses, particularly those that had previously found rail freight inaccessible, to transition easily to a more environmentally friendly mode of transport.
Key features of the platform included an approved and certified carbon calculator, developed in conjunction with Pledge, providing transparent CO2 savings calculations. The platform also supported port-to-door managed solutions, including final-mile road deliveries, and featured a user experience inspired by familiar B2C platforms such as Trainline, Uber, and Lastminute.com.
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“As Co-Founder of RailX, I've witnessed first-hand the transformative impact that Doddle's expertise has had on our digital platform. Their innovative approach and deep understanding of our vision for a sustainable rail freight marketplace were pivotal. We've not just developed a platform; we've created an ecosystem that is reshaping our industry.”
Steve Freeman
Co-Founder, RailX
Results
Since launch, the RailX platform has made a measurable impact on the freight industry.
It has enabled significant reductions in CO2 emissions while improving efficiency and reliability across logistics and supply chains. The growing adoption of the platform demonstrates the value of combining innovative technology with a clear sustainability mission.
What’s Next
The RailX platform was built to be future-proof, designed to evolve alongside the rail freight industry and help pave the way for more sustainable logistics solutions.
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