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Open Hoppers

From the leader in railcar leasing,
manufacturing, and logistics solutions.

DELIVERING RESILIENCY

Open hoppers are heavily relied upon when it comes to coal and aggregates, meaning these railcars must balance strength and efficiency. For decades, TrinityRail has been a valued partner to shippers through the manufacturing of resilient, reliable, open hoppers and the delivery of trusted services.

DELIVERING INNOVATION
& EFFICIENCY

TrinityRail has a long history as a leader in the innovation and design of open hoppers, such as our industry-leading Rapid Discharge® line of open hoppers that automatically unload coal and aggregates. Our complete line of market-leading solutions like the RDL-A® aggregate car and RDL® coal car are designed to help you move and unload your product quickly and more efficiently.

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Delivering Peace of Mind

We are committed to our customers, leveraging our experience and knowledge to help them deliver products across North America. Your confidence is our priority and we put our resources to work for you, from leasing and manufacturing to logistics solutions and support.

A longitudinal hopper car

2,402-Cubic-Foot
Longitudinal RDL-A™ Hopper

A hybrid hopper car

2,480-Cubic-Foot
Hybrid RDL-A™ Hopper

A 4,207-cubic-foot aluminum hopper car

4,207-Cubic-Foot Aluminum RD™ VI Hopper

A 4,252-cubic-foot aluminum hopper car

4,252-Cubic-Foot Aluminum
RD™ VII Hopper

A 4,323-cubic-foot aluminum hopper car

4,323-Cubic-Foot Aluminum
RDL® Hopper

TRUST THE LEADER

IN RAILCAR LEASING

Our owned and managed fleet of more than 140,000 railcars is one of the largest and fastest growing in North America. Coupling our lease fleet with our comprehensive portfolio of railcar products and services positions us to provide tailored rail transportation solutions across nearly every industry.

A black longitudinal hopper car

IMPROVE SUPPLY CHAIN EFFECTIVENESS WITH
RSI LOGISTICS

From railcar tracking to fleet management, yard management, and data services that provide real-time visibility, RSI Logistics delivers a suite of services that modern rail shippers need. Through RSI Logistics, we also offer transloading capabilities and terminal services that support your supply chain beyond rail.

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DELIVERING MORE SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAINS BY ELEVATING RAIL’S ENVIRONMENTAL ADVANTAGES

As environmental impact continues to be a priority when enterprises consider their supply chains, rail shipping leaders are stepping up. TrinityRail is preparing for the future of rail shipping and for sustainability.

A line of box cars moves through a grassy field.
A welder maintains a railcar.

The most effective fleets stay productive when they’re properly maintained. TrinityRail offers diverse services and strategic shop locations as well as a network of Mobile Repair Units to keep your cars in service.

A new railcar part is ready for installation

As one of North America’s leading railcar parts suppliers, our expertise drives the industry forward. With a deep parts inventory and our network of partners, we deliver the right part when you need it most.

A black box car awaits conversion

TrinityRail is driving innovations in rail manufacturing sustainability through our sustainable railcar conversion program. By reducing waste and bringing new life to existing assets, we’re able to address changing demand in railcar markets.

CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM TO DISCUSS YOUR OPEN HOPPER NEEDS.

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