Types of containers used in domestic railways

The types of containers used in domestic railways include the following:

The container types for domestic railways are classified by size as 20-foot, 25-foot, 40-foot, 45-foot, and 50-foot containers.

1. 20-foot containers
   • 20-foot general-purpose container: Internal dimensions: 5.89m*2.35m*2.39m, External dimensions: 6.05m*2.43m*2.59m, Max weight: 28 tons, Volume: approx. 33 CBM
   • 20-foot 35-ton general-purpose container: Internal dimensions: 5.89m*2.43m*2.69m, External dimensions: 6.05m*2.55m*2.89m, Max weight: 32 tons, Volume: approx. 38 CBM
   • 20-foot 35-ton open-top container: Internal dimensions: 5.89m*2.43m*2.71m, External dimensions: 6.05m*2.55m*2.89m, Max weight: 32 tons, Volume: approx. 39 CBM
2. 25-foot containers
   • 25-foot flat rack car container: Internal dimensions: 7.67m*3.3m*0.35m, Max weight: 30 tons
3. 40-foot containers
   1. 40-foot general-purpose container: Internal dimensions: 12.03m x 2.35m x 2.69m, External dimensions: 12.19m*2.43m*2.89m, Max weight: 30 tons, Volume: approx. 76 CBM
   2. 40-foot 35-ton general-purpose container: Internal dimensions: 12.03m*2.46m*2.69m, External dimensions: 12.19m*2.55m*2.89m, Max weight: 31 tons, Volume: approx. 80 CBM
4. 45-foot containers
   • 45-foot 35-ton general-purpose container: Internal dimensions: 13.55m*2.46m*2.69m, External dimensions: 13.71m*2.55m*2.89m, Max weight: 29 tons, Volume: approx. 90 CBM
5. 50-foot containers
   • 50-foot 36-ton general-purpose inland container: External dimensions: 15.24m*2.86m*2.92m, Max weight: 30 tons, Volume: approx. 114 CBM

In addition to the aforementioned domestic railway container types, there are also various other types such as refrigerated containers, flat rack containers, liquid tank containers, flat rack steel coil containers, dry bulk containers, frame tank containers, bulk cement tank containers, petroleum asphalt tank containers, and flat rack car containers.

These different container types provide diverse cargo-carrying options for domestic railway transportation, meeting the logistics needs of various industries and types of goods. When choosing domestic railway transport, select the appropriate container type based on factors such as the nature, volume, and weight of the cargo, as well as loading and unloading conditions, to ensure safe and efficient railway transport.
 

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