Appalachian Coal Country (Met & Thermal)
Origin region · Appalachian Coal Country, WV · Class I service: CSX, NS
Metallurgical coal for steelmaking and thermal coal. CSX and NS built their networks around this corridor. Moves to Virginia/Baltimore ports for export or west to Midwest steel mills.
Commodities through this hub
- Coal by rail — Open-top hopper or rotary-dump gondola, 110–121 tons/car
- Petroleum Coke by rail — Open-top hopper or rotary gondola, 100–115 tons/car
See it on the map
This hub is one of 66 plotted on the interactive North American Commodity Flow Map — origins, ports, gateways and border crossings with their serving railroads.
Moving freight through Appalachian Coal Country?
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Figures on this page are typical industry ranges for reference — actual loads depend on the specific car, commodity grade and railroad rules. Rate estimates are indicative only; Steel Wheel Logistics does not issue binding quotes from this page.