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Sep 28, 2020 · In August 2018, CN announced the acquisition of 1,000 high capacity, new generation hopper cars to be built at National Steel Car in Hamilton, ON. These 55 foot, 8 inch long hoppers have a capacity of 5,431 cubic feet, compared to today’s standard jumbo hopper car at 5,150 cubic feet and 58+ feet. In late July 2020, CN announced the ...
Apr 24, 2020 · One can see the evolution of the Canadian hopper car fleet as it progressed from the slab sides to the 3440 cubic foot tank hoppers, to the 3850 cubic foot cylindrical car, and finally the 4550 cubic foot car. The 4550 cubic foot cylindrical hopper car is especially interesting to me. You are right that there was little variation in the cars ...
CN is the most fuel-efficient railway in North America, using 15% less fuel per gross ton mile than the industry average. In 2020, CN’s actions to reduce emissions, mitigate climate risks and to develop the low-carbon economy resulted in CN being one of only three Canadian companies listed on CDP’s prestigious Climate A List.
Aug 28, 2020 · Canadian National Railway Co. has awarded a contract for 1,150 grain cars to National Steel Car Ltd. in Hamilton. The railroad operator says the deal brings to $1 billion the amount it plans to ...
Aug 27, 2020 · Canadian National Railways has awarded a contract to build 1,150 new generation, high-capacity, grain hopper cars to National Steel Car Ltd. of Hamilton, bringing to $1-billion the amount CN plans to invest in Ontario by the end of 2022. The National Steel Car order is worth $150 Million. In addition to its purchase of 1,150 […]
May 7, 2021 · “The purchase of 1,000 new high-capacity hopper cars by CN is good news for Canadian grain farmers, grain customers, and the Canadian economy. ... using 15% less fuel per gross ton mile than the ...
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Aug 28, 2020 · CN said earlier this month it hauled more than 30 million tonnes of grain in 2019-20, a seven-per-cent increase from the previous year. Story continues below advertisement CP moved 10 per cent ...
