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.
- All equipment available
- Acids & Chemicals
- Alternative Fuels
- Aluminum & Steel Products
- Asphalt
- Automotive Parts
- Bulk Commodities
- Cement, Alumina & Aggregates
- Coal & Petroleum Coke
- Coiled Metal
- Construction Materials
- Consumer Goods
- Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Materials
- Ethanol
- Fertilizer & Potash
- Finished Vehicles
- Grain from Canada
- Grain from US
- Gypsum
- Intermodal North America
- Intermodal Overseas
- Logs
- Lumber and Panels
- Machinery & Dimensional Loads
- Non-Ferrous Metals
- Ore
- Paper Products
- Petroleum Products
- Plastics
- Salt
- Wind Towers & Turbine Components
- Wood Pellets
- Wood Pulp
- Woodchips
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.
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.
Covered Coil Gondola
CN's covered gondolas are easy to load, yet waterproof; they offer maximum protection against the elements. They are in assigned services for the transportation of coiled steel.
Standard Gondola
Available in lengths from 52 feet 6 inches to 65 feet 6 inches, standard gondolas have features such as drop ends and nailable steel floors. They come in a wide variety of configurations to suit the specific needs of industry.
