04-05-2014, 06:13 AM
And the last things that once were shipped in box cars are probably shifting towards containers or trailers.
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Actually loose boxcar shipments has seen a increase over the past 5 years-its cheaper since you can fit 2 1/2 trailers in a 50-53' boxcar.
From the weekly performance reports.
NS reported they handled 15,038 boxcars vs. 8,525 Intermodal for the week ending 3/28/14.
For the same week CSX reported they handled 18,853 boxcars vs. 8,687 intermodal.
Only BNSF and KCS reported handling more intermodal then boxcars for the same week.
UP handle a whooping 22,639 boxcars vs. 13,812 intermodal for the same week.
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Actually loose boxcar shipments has seen a increase over the past 5 years-its cheaper since you can fit 2 1/2 trailers in a 50-53' boxcar.
From the weekly performance reports.
NS reported they handled 15,038 boxcars vs. 8,525 Intermodal for the week ending 3/28/14.
For the same week CSX reported they handled 18,853 boxcars vs. 8,687 intermodal.
Only BNSF and KCS reported handling more intermodal then boxcars for the same week.
UP handle a whooping 22,639 boxcars vs. 13,812 intermodal for the same week.
Larry
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!