Put More Grain in the Train

This article explores the future of agricultural product transport, particularly the transport of grain, which was one of the bright spots in an otherwise dim 2016 for railroad traffic. The author takes an in-depth look at the status of the covered hopper fleet, which is the primary mode of transport for agricultural products.

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• Authors:
  • Vantuono, William C
• Publication Date: 2017-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 31-33
• Serial:
  • Railway Age
  • Volume: 218
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-8826
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwayage.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Agricultural products; Covered hopper cars; Freight traffic; Freight transportation; Grain
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01634088
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 1 2017 9:45AM