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Trucks, Trains, and Barges: Comparing The
Modes of Freight Shipping Services
Barge Transport Data (per mode)
1,500 tons453,600 gallons52,500 bushels
514 miles per gallon
One Rail Car Transport Data (per mode)
100 tons30,240 gallons3,500 bushels
100-Car Train Unit Data (per mode)
10,000 tons3,024,000 gallons350,000 bushels
202 miles per gallon
Large Semi Truck (per mode)
26 tons7,865 gallons910 bushels
59 miles per gallon
Source: http://business.tenntom.org/why-use-the-
waterway/shipping-comparisons/
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