Match a rail car, road trailer, or intermodal marking to the ERG 2024 emergency response guide. Categories are transcribed from the official identification charts on pages 10-21. Use only as a last resort - always verify from shipping papers, train consist, or dispatch first.
ERG 2024 pp. 10-12
Variety of hazardous and non-hazardous materials
| Body type | Spec | Typical contents | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure tank car | - | Flammable, non-flammable, toxic and/or liquefied compressed gases | 117 |
| Non-pressure / low-pressure tank car (general service) | - | Variety of hazardous and non-hazardous materials | 131 |
| Non-pressure / low-pressure tank car (TC117/DOT117) | TC117, DOT117 | Flammable liquids (e.g., petroleum crude oil, ethanol) | 128 |
| Cryogenic tank car | - | Refrigerated liquefied gases (cryogenic liquids) | 115 |
| Box car | - | General freight, bulk or non-bulk packages | 111 |
| Hopper car | - | Bulk commodities (e.g., coal, ore, cement, solid granular materials) | 140 |