HMN-If you have never seen a Unit Train or don’t even know the term we are here to help.
A unit train is a freight train carrying the same type of commodity, from origin to destination. Depending on the railroad and location, they can be between 65 cars in length and 200 cars (or more). The locomotives pulling the train will usually stay connected from origin to destination, which is why you will find a locomotive from one railroad on another railroad. This keeps the train running efficiently, which is why unit trains are the most efficient form of land transportation. So now you know….
Check out these videos of unit trains and imagine your next hazmat call involves one of these. Are you ready?
Here is a good one carrying Bakken Crude Oil across the Midwest
Sulphuric acid unit train
How well do you know your railcars?
