Automotive Rail Car Types
Union Pacific owns or leases in excess of 17,500 rail cars used to transport motor vehicles, more than any other railroad. Below is information related to the equipment types employed to transport finished vehicles.
Equipment for Transporting Vehicles
| Type of Rail Equipment | Primary Use (type of vehicle) |
Approximate Load Factor |
| Articulated Bi-Level | Trucks, SUV's, Mini-vans | 14 - 16 |
| AutoMax | Trucks, SUV's, Mini-vans, Automobiles | 18 - 26 |
| Bi-Level | Trucks, SUV's, Mini-vans | 8-10 |
| Tri-Level | Automobiles | 14 - 15 |
| Uni-Level | Large Vehicles, Vans, Tractor Trailers | 2 - 4 |
Equipment for Transporting Materials (Parts)
| Type of Rail Equipment | Primary Use |
Approximate Load Factor |
| Boxcar - 60' & 60' High Cube | Auto Parts | 145,200 to 198,997 lbs. |
| Boxcar - 86' | Auto Parts | 145,000 lbs. |