Gondola railcars are extremely versatile and ideal for hauling products that are impervious to the weather (though a gondola can be equipped with a tarp or cover!). Used to transport goods across rail networks, gondola railcars have an open top and solid bottom (flat, tub, twin tub, etc.) Gondola railcars can be loaded and unloaded quickly and easily, making them ideal for transportation in various industries. Gondolas are suitable for long and short-haul shipments as well as for in-plant or storage needs.
Commodities commonly shipped by rail in gondolas include metal, scrap, pipe, coal, coke, aggregates, slag, ores, railroad ties, waste, various bulk products and more…