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Metals & Minerals

CN has you covered from A to Z…aluminum to zinc and let’s not forget about frac sands, iron ore, copper and lead. We know that metals and minerals are your business, and it’s a key piece of ours. So it is a priority for us to help you succeed and grow.

Strong transportation services!

CN serves customers that are leaders in all areas of the metal and mineral sector. CN`s far reaching rail service and its transload and port facilities have made the Company a strong ally for you transportation needs.

Our Competitive Advantage

On-deck loading trays

We can help you move heavy goods like steel, thanks to our unique and innovative mobile transportation trays that let you load up to 50,000 lbs in containers in less than one minute!

Extended Reach

We offer you access to our unique three-coast network to get your import materials to key industrial markets in Canada and the U.S, or superior reach into the Canadian Oil Sands in Alberta and to the Natural Gas play of Northeastern British Columbia.

Services

Adaptable shipping solutions

We have the reach, the equipment and the knowledge to get your traffic safely to destination in record time.

Intermodal services

Benefit from low costs that rail can provide for the long haul and get access to a wider range of destinations by using our intermodal service which can carry your goods by train and by trucks.

Fiberglass covers

CN can provide you with fiberglass gondola covers to protect your goods against Mother Nature.

Reload/distribution centers

CN’s network has access to metal reload facilities and distribution centers across the continent.

Equipment & Innovation

Get the right fit for your product

CN owns and operates the largest equipment fleet in Canada. We have the quantity and variety of equipment you need to meet your transportation requirements for safe, damage-free shipping!

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Construction Materials

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.
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Open Hopper

Open hopper cars offer a fast, economical way to load and unload bulk freight. Cars provide plenty of space for loading iron ore and other aggregates.
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Low-Cube Covered Hopper

CN operates a wide range of covered hoppers to meet the needs of industry. These cars combine easy loading and unloading with maximum protection from the elements.
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53-Foot Container

Used for all types of freight. CN had special permits allowing heavier loads in certain U.S. states.

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40-Foot Container

Used for all types of freight.

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20-Foot Container

Used for all types of freight.
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How to read a freight car

All Equipment

Used for all types of freight.
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Steel, Pipes and Non-Ferrous

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 in length, and hold up to 6,657 cubic feet.
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Bulkhead Flat Car

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

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.
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53-Foot Container

Used for all types of freight. CN had special permits allowing heavier loads in certain U.S. states.
Download specifications (PDF)

How to read a freight car

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Ready to ship?

The first step towards getting your goods to destination is getting a price.

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Check out our competitive offers.

Price Documents (tariffs) – Quick access to all public tariffs.

Get a Carload Price

Get an Intermodal Price

– Calculate how much it will cost to move your goods to destination.

Fuel surcharge tariffs – Detailed information on fuel surcharge tariffs, including the surcharge, history and the policy.

Optional services – Services that go beyond the basic hauling of freight, such as asset use (demurrage), in-plant switching, diversion, and the Car Order program.

Here are some additional price documents that you may find useful:

RIC 6007 – Private railcars – Mileage equalization and distance allowance - All U.S. carriers.

CN 6544 – Private railcars – Mileage equalization and distance allowance - Canada.

CN 6800 (Item 3000-4000) – Conditions for acceptance of “Coiled Metal Products” by CN Intermodal including:

Acceptance of containers.
Traffic restrictions.
Flexitank approved manufacturers: EPT (Environmental Packaging Technologies) as of May 15th 2012 and Braidco as of September 4th 2012.
Coiled metal products: Product Policy & Letter of Agreement (PDF).
Use of certified coil loaders: Certified Coil Loaders List (PDF)
Dangerous goods / Hazardous materials.
Restricted commodities.

Contact Our Expert

Bruno Demers
Director of Marketing

514-399-8945

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Metals & Minerals

Strong transportation services!

Our Competitive Advantage

On-deck loading trays

Extended Reach

Services

Adaptable shipping solutions

Intermodal services

Fiberglass covers

Reload/distribution centers

Equipment & Innovation

Get the right fit for your product

View all equipment

Loading Guidelines

Videos

Construction Materials

Standard Gondola

Open Hopper

Low-Cube Covered Hopper

53-Foot Container

40-Foot Container

20-Foot Container

Steel, Pipes and Non-Ferrous

Metals Boxcar

Bulkhead Flat Car

Flat Car

Standard Gondola

Covered Coil Gondola

53-Foot Container

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