UTC’s Rail Service Department is staffed by skilled professionals with extensive hands-on experience in railcar engineering and design, loading and securement systems, and rail operations, including equipment leasing and rate negotiations, route planning, car load weight balances and clearances.
With a demonstrated commitment to safety and total compliance, UTC's rail team offers:
- Direct Communication with all Class 1, 2, and 3 Railroads
- In-house Engineering & Transport Consulting (Transport Drawings, Hydrographic Surveys, and Load/Lash Planning & Drawings)
- Route & Feasibility Studies
- Emergency & Time Critical Cargo
- Field Engineering & Supervising Team
- Carrier Vetting Program
- Load Escorting

Servicing all heavy industries, UTC's Rail Division also maintains longstanding relationships with asset-based heavy haul operators, first class barge fleet operators, and riggers.
UTC's 40-Foot Deck / 16-Axle Rail Car

Complete Specifications – UTC 40¬Foot Deck/16¬-Axle Rail Car:
Load Deck Length: 40 feet
Overall Car Length: 149′¬8″
Gross Rail Load: 1,144,000
Est. Lightweight: 340,000
Est. Capacity: 804,000
Steel Type: T1
Empty Deck Height: 52”
200,000 lb. Deck Height: 47.5”
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Complete Specifications
Load Deck Length: 40 feet
Overall Car Length: 149′¬8″
Gross Rail Load: 1,144,000
Est. Lightweight: 340,000
Est. Capacity: 804,000
Steel Type: T1
Empty Deck Height: 52”
200,000 lb. Deck Height: 47.5”
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