by LCJ
jg greenwood wrote:I was told, by the ole "reputable source," that we (CN) received $175.00/car for the UP coal trains we run to Paducah, KY. These trains are 105-137 cars. I'm no accountant, $18,375-$23,975/train.Fuel, equipment rent, and labor take a big bite out of that, but it's healthy business, for sure. Remember, you have to take the empties back home, too (included in the shipping charges).