A refrigerated rail car is a type of railroad car designed to transport perishable freight at specific temperatures.
Imagine your refrigerator at home being put on wheels and attached to a train. Just like how your fridge keeps your food fresh, these cars keep perishable items like fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meat etc., fresh during long-distance transportation.
Freight Train: A train used for transporting cargo rather than passengers.
Perishable Goods: Items likely to decay, spoil or become less effective within a short period of time if not kept under controlled conditions such as temperature-controlled storage.
Supply Chain Management: The management of the flow of goods and services including all processes that transform raw materials into final products.
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