We offer multiple solutions for shippers of corn, wheat and other field crops.
Whether you’re shipping one carload or several, we offer consistent, reliable and cost-effective service.
We're here to help. Find the right BNSF Ag team member to talk to about your transportation needs.
Ag Products has several rate publications, most of which are available on-line and listed below. Each publication represents the prices for different commodities and equipment types.
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This information is made available by BNSF Railway in response to the Surface Transportation Board’s June 30, 2017 decision in Ex Parte No. 528 (Sub-No. 1) and Ex Parte No. 665 (Sub-No. 1) and 49 C.F.R. § 1300.5(c), as amended.
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For help in establishing, expanding or relocating your next site, please contact:
| Name | Contact |
|---|---|
| Michael Ray |
BNSF offers three ways to reserve general fleet covered hopper cars: the market-based COT reservation program, Pulse COTs, or our Lottery. Cars can be reserved as single cars or 110-car DET/Direct DET/shuttles.
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| Specifications Table | Diagram (50 ft) | Diagram (60 ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Length | 50 ft | 60 ft |
| Inside Height | 13 ft | 13 ft |
| Inside Width | 9.6 ft | 9.6 ft |
| Door Type | Plug | Sliding and plug |
| Door Width | 10.6 ft to 16 ft | 10.6 ft to 16 ft |
| Lading Capacity | 185,000 to 215,000 lbs | 201,000 to 209,000 lbs |
| Cubic Foot Capacity | 6,100 to 6,250 | 7,500 |
| Plate | F | F, G |
** All materials are provided for informational purposes only; BNSF makes no warranty regarding accuracy and shall not be liable for any errors and/or omissions. Materials are subject to change at any time without notice or publication. Please consult with the Equipment Department for the most up-to-date data.
Customers shipping commodities via rail that require movement in a tank car are able to supply and load their own tank cars for movement by BNSF. BNSF does not supply customers with tank cars for shipping. For more information on tank car specifications and regulations, please refer to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s website.
| Specifications Table | Diagram (Jumbo) | Diagram (Large) | Diagram (Small) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubic Capacity | 5161 to 5470 | 4427 to 4750 | 2700 to 3426 |
| GWR | 286,000 lbs | 263,000 lbs | 263,000 to 286,000 lbs |
| Hatch Type | Trough, Combination | Trough, Circular | Trough, Circular |
| Outlet Gates | Gravity, Pneumatic | Gravity, Pneumatic | Gravity |
| Commodities | Grain, Sugar, Malt | Grain, Sugar, Malt, Fertilizers, Potash, Sand, Clay, Alumina, Coke, Lime | Perlite, Roofing Granules |
** All materials are provided for informational purposes only; BNSF makes no warranty regarding accuracy and shall not be liable for any errors and/or omissions. Materials are subject to change at any time without notice or publication. Please consult with the Equipment Department for the most up-to-date data.
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