Covered hoppers
Dry bulk commodities such as grain and plastic pellets enter through roof hatches and discharge through bottom outlets.
Open hoppers and gondolas
Bulk materials that do not require weather protection can be loaded from above and unloaded through gates, dumpers, cranes or excavators depending on the car and commodity.
Tank cars
Tank cars carry liquids and gases in purpose-designed tanks. Fittings and loading procedures vary substantially with the commodity.
Boxcars
Boxcars protect cargo from weather and provide large side-door openings for forklifts and other loading equipment.
Intermodal
Containers move between ship, train and truck without unloading the cargo inside, allowing the same box to travel across multiple transportation modes.
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