Your fleet decisions are only as good as your data.
Rail equipment changes hands, gets reconfigured, ages, and shifts in value, but the records don't always keep up. Whether you're appraising a fleet, planning a lease portfolio, researching railcar types, or integrating fleet data into your own systems, incomplete or outdated rail fleet information leads to bad decisions.
The challenge is that comprehensive, authoritative equipment data for the North American rail fleet doesn't exist in any database — except one.
Umler® is the rail industry's only system of record for more than two million pieces of freight rail equipment. Updated nearly one million times per month, it contains the physical characteristics, ownership, inspection history, and service status of virtually every railcar and locomotive in North America.
Umler Equipment Insights gives you direct access to this data as a complete file extract or a custom analysis tailored to your specific needs.
Audience |
How It's Used |
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| Railcar Lessors | Monitor fleet composition and configuration, age distribution, inspection status and end-of-service timelines |
| Railcar Owners | Validate fleet records, track equipment modifications, and support compliance |
| 3PLs | Add authoritative equipment characteristics to tracing and tracking information for customers |
| Consultants & Researchers | Research fleet composition and trends |
| Insurers & Appraisers | Assess fleet composition, condition, and historical changes |
What You Get
Umler Equipment Insights are delivered as on-demand data extracts or custom analysis depending on your needs.
On-Demand Extracts |
Custom Reports |
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Segment-specific deep dives or change-over-time analysis. Tell us what you're looking for and our data science team will make it happen.
*Custom reporting is subject to availability as per Railinc's Data Access Policy.
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Delivery formats:
- Spreadsheet (CSV/Excel) for ad hoc analysis
- Scheduled recurring delivery for ongoing fleet monitoring
- System integration feeds for larger operations (API or file-based)
Data Sample:
Benefits
- Ensure your fleet records are current and accurate
- Support fleet appraisals and insurance with authoritative data
- Power system integrations without building your own data pipeline:
- Track how fleets change over time
- Research the North American rail fleet with confidence
Get the Equipment Data You Need
Whether you need a one-time extract or ongoing fleet intelligence, our team can help scope the right solution.