Rail freight transport is the use of railroads and trains to transport cargo as opposed to human passengers.
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Rail freight transport is the use of railroads and trains to transport cargo as opposed to human passengers.
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The act of leaving a town or area, by hopping a Rail freight train is sometimes referred to as "catching-out", as in catching a train out of town.
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Hopper cars are Rail freight cars used to transport dry bulk commodities such as coal, ore, grain, track ballast, and the like.
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Containerization is a system of intermodal freight transport using standard shipping containers that can be loaded with cargo, sealed and placed onto container ships, railroad cars, and trucks.
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Less-than-carload Rail freight is any load that does not fill a boxcar or box motor or less than a Boxcar load.
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At a minimum, a way Rail freight comprised a locomotive and caboose, to which cars called pickups and setouts were added or dropped off along the route.
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Long distance Rail freight trains are generally longer than passenger trains, with greater length improving efficiency.
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In Japan, trends towards adding rail freight shipping are more due to availability of workers rather than other concerns.
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Rail freight is well standardized in North America, with Janney couplers and compatible air brakes.
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Since the Staggers Rail Act of 1980, the freight rail industry in the U S has been largely deregulated.
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Ongoing Rail freight-oriented development includes upgrading more lines to carry heavier and taller loads, particularly for double-stack service, and building more efficient intermodal terminals and transload facilities for bulk cargo.
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Rail freight developed independently in different parts of Australia and, as a result, three major rail gauges are in use.
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Freight trains are designed to transport inanimate goods, stowing away on a Rail freight train is a highly dangerous activity.
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