What type of equipment should I use to ship my goods?

CN owns and operates the largest fleet of equipment in Canada, to offer you a wide variety of rail equipment, as well as specialized intermodal units. We have the quantity and variety of equipment you need to meet your transportation requirements for safe, damage-free shipping!

To find the equipment that's right for you, select the product you plan to ship and we will tell you the rail car or container used for shipping your goods.

Bulkhead Flat Car

Used in the metals industry for transporting aluminum and steel products, these bulkhead flat cars are suitable for carrying loads of 75 to 110 tons.

Metals Boxcar

Built and maintained to withstand the needs of the industry, these cars can handle cargos of up to 112 tons. They are 50 feet 6 inches - 60 feet 9 inches long, and hold up to 6,657 cubic feet.

Flat Car

Multi-purpose flat cars come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Lengths range up to 89 feet, and capacity runs from 72 to 113 tons.