Union Tank Car Company Donates Rail Tank Car to Enhance First Responder Training Across the Greater Chicagoland Area

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Tank Car Company (UTLX), a leading manufacturer and lessor of rail tank cars, is proud to announce the donation of a rail tank car to support hands-on training for the Chicago Fire Department, Calumet City Fire Department, and nearby municipalities. The rail tank car, which measures 43 feet long, 15 feet high, and weighs 61,100 lbs., has been installed at the Calumet City Public Safety Training Center.

The official handover will take place on December 8th at the Calumet City Public Safety Training Center, located at 24 State St, Calumet City, IL 60409. The rail tank car will become a permanent asset at the training center, ensuring that first responders are better prepared for emergency responses involving rail tank cars and hazardous materials.

Headquartered in Chicago along with its parent company, Marmon Holdings, UTLX recognizes the vital role first responders play in protecting the public and responding to rail-related incidents. “This rail tank car donation will provide invaluable hands-on training opportunities for Chicagoland firefighters and emergency personnel,” said Neil Finn, President of UTLX. “We’re proud to support the fire department as they prepare to respond safely and effectively to real-world scenarios involving rail tank cars.”

“Rail incidents are complex, and firefighters need to understand the real hazards they’ll face in the field,” said Lt. Matt Drew of the Chicago Fire Department. “This rail tank car gives us the ability to practice safe, methodical response techniques before we ever encounter a true emergency, which ultimately protects both our firefighters and the community.”

Members of the media are invited to attend the handover event, which will feature representatives from Union Tank Car Company, the Chicago and Calumet City Fire Departments, and Hulcher Services Inc., whose expertise was essential in coordinating the logistics of this donation.

Event Details:
Date: December 8, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Calumet City Public Safety Training Center
24 State St, Calumet City, IL 60409

About Union Tank Car Company and Procor Limited

Together, Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) and Procor Limited are North America’s leading designer, builder and full-service lessor of railroad tank cars and other specialized railcars. UTLX and Procor own a fleet of approximately 120,000 railcars and serve customers in the chemical, petrochemical, energy and agricultural/food industries. UTLX manufactures tank cars in the United States, and UTLX and Procor perform railcar maintenance services at more than 100 locations across North America. UTLX and Procor are part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company. For more information on UTLX, Procor and Marmon, visit utlx.com, procor.com and marmon.com.