Transport Refrigeration Units for Cargo Rail and Intermodal

Thermo King offers a complete range of custom-configurable temperature control solutions for cargo rail and intermodal applications.

Solutions for cargo rail and intermodal applications

Advancer S-DRC Rail Refrigeration Unit

Built on our proven S-Series engine platform and equipped with cutting-edge features, the Advancer S-DRC offers a slimline profile and meets California Air Resources Board (CARB) Ultra Low Emission Transport Refrigeration Unit (ULETRU) requirements.

Precedent® S-600RR Cargo Rail Refrigeration Unit

The Precedent S-600RR brings CARB Evergreen compliance and outstanding durability and performance to the rail-ready refrigeration platform that delivers also delivers double-digit fuel savings.

Precedent® C-600RR Cargo Rail Refrigeration Unit

The Precedent C-600RR is part of the rail-ready refrigeration platform that delivers double-digit fuel savings and offers compliance choices that don’t compromise performance.

Precedent® S-700RR Cargo Rail Refrigeration Unit

The S-700RR brings deep-frozen capability and CARB Evergreen compliance to the Precedent rail-ready refrigeration platform that also delivers double-digit fuel savings.

SLXi-DRC Domestic Rail Container

With a standard Domestic Refrigerated Container (DRC), your capacity is typically limited to 14 pallet rows per container. Now, with the SLXi-DRC and its slim profile, you can utilize larger containers that hold 15 pallet rows.

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Domestic Refrigerated Containers (DRC)

Choose from several Precedent models as well as the slimline SLXi-DRC or Advancer S-DRC units. Or rely on Heat King to solve your heating needs.

DRC packages include: 

  • Severe duty air, oil and fuel filtration package
  • Battery charger
  • TracKing® telematics comes standard with 24-month subscription

Factory options: 

  • Fuel heater
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Steel Wheeled Refrigerated Box Car (RBC)

For RBC applications, we offer the Precedent C-600RR, S-600RR and S-700RR units to suit the particular needs of your business.

RBC packages include: 

  • Severe duty air, oil and fuel filtration package
  • Maximum flow evaporator panel
  • 65 Amp alternator
  • TracKing® telematics comes standard with 24-month subscription

Factory options: 

  • Battery charger
  • Electric fuel heater

Delivering what matters most

Protecting our customers’ cargo while delivering a high caliber service product has always been our priority ... when we had the opportunity to add to our fleet in 2018, Thermo King’s Precedent S-600RR was a no-brainer.

Christopher Brach, Vice President of Operations, Radiant Clipper

Thermo King cargo rail features will help you realize reduced operating costs, every day you run

Lower operating costs

The following features will help you realize reduced operating costs, every day you run:

  • SR-4 Controller with OptiSet® Plus helps ensure correct parameters are set for every load, quickly and easily.
  • EMI extended maintenance interval means longer intervals between service.
  • Low fuel warning helps prevent costly out-of-fuel shutdowns.
  • Scheduled maintenance reminder to keep unit running at peak efficiency.

 

Every Precedent rail refrigeration unit comes Connected from the factory powered by TracKing telematics

ConnectedSuite™ telematics

Every Precedent rail refrigeration unit comes Connected from the factory powered by TracKing telematics, making it easier for fleets to monitor and analyze their refrigerated fleet operations. Fleets can save time and money on installation and choose to enable TracKing telematics remotely, gain access to data, and focus on their business without having to take their assets out of service.

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We Know Rail

Thermo King has been designing custom rail solutions for our customers since 1938, when our founders introduced the first refrigerated boxcar. We continue to honor their legacy of innovation with the latest industry-leading rail technologies.

Our cargo and passenger rail solutions are designed to offer you unsurpassed reliability and the opportunity to lower your fuel, maintenance and overall operational costs. Thermo King also has you covered from coast to coast, with expert service when and where you need it.

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Thermo King is dedicated to reducing risk in your cold chain

How to reduce risk in the food transportation industry

Take action to mitigate risk in your cold chain by adopting the following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

If food is improperly handled, there is risk of temperature excursions, which can negatively impact public health, reduce product shelf life, or lead to rejected loads. Not only will any of these situations increase your operating costs, but they will negatively impact your reputation within the industry.

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e-Rail Safe Certified Dealers

e-Rail Safe certification is required to enter rail yards and facilities across the United States. Without this certification, access to rail yards can be denied, causing major problems for your business. If technicians cannot enter the yard, loads can be lost to unit shutdowns, costing you money and customer loyalty. Thermo King dealers are e-Rail Safe certified, allowing them to access all rail yards nationwide.

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