Solutions

Railcar Storage

Pattison provides safe, cost-effective switchless railcar storage solutions that significantly reduce demurrage and storage costs, dramatically improves car cycle times and loadings.

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Pattison's innovative Empty Onsite Storage Solution (EOSS®)

Minimize demurrage, detention fees, storage costs, and loading/unloading delays with Pattison's cutting-edge railcar solution

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Understand the Impact of Pattison’s Approach on Your Operations

2,455 cars ship annually, moving 2,500,000 tons from two locations.

619 net lease cars and 742 pay-to-use vehicles support efficient transport operations.

From 2024 to 2025, total car costs will decrease by 35%.

Savings stem from repairs, switching leases, and cutting storage and demurrage costs.

Car return costs could drop by 50% to 100%, reducing overall expenses.

Flexible car costs adjust to demand, with 0 cost to return cars to service.

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Most implementations take just days, with no upfront costs or preparation.

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Why our solution
is different.

1

Patented Railcar Stand and Transport System

Pattison Sand railcar transport system made easier
Cars can be quickly and easily placed on railcar stands, ensuring stability on solid ground.
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Moves empty cars quickly from most crossings to any flat level surface.
2

Compact storage system designed to maximize space

Fit 100 railcars into a space where conventional railcar storage would typically be impossible.

Pattison Sand railcar storage

Our specially engineered compact storage tracks and railcar stands can be installed on virtually any flat ground, onsite or offsite, without the need for expensive switching equipment.

Photo of railcar storage located a distance from rail lines
Photo of railcar storage located a distance from rail lines
Photo of railcar storage located a distance from rail lines

This solution is available across major rail lines, including BN, CSX, UP, CPKC, NS, and CN.

3

Make railcar management easier

Pattison Sand compact rail storage made easier
Improve rail efficiency with our compact rail system, designed for quick storage of empty cars.
Pattison Sand railcar storage can be retrieved in hours
Our team can move cars on or off the main line in minutes, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
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Pattison railcar storage solutions reduce storage & demurrage fees.

Our innovative, cost-efficient Railcar Storage solutions, along with Pattison's Empty Onsite Storage Solution (EOSS®), improve storage logistics, reduce cycle times, and help lower fees.

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