Master import intermodal rail with battle-tested visibility from all Class 1, 2, and 3 railroads. OpenTrack delivers granular milestones, sightings, LFDs, and precision ETAs and ETNs so you can avoid demurrage, optimize drayage, and keep shipments on time.
Complete coverage across all North American rail carriers
We don't just cover the big players. OpenTrack tracks rail movements across all North American Class 1, 2, and 3 rail carriers, including complex interchange routes that other platforms miss. Whether your containers are moving through BNSF, UP, CN, CP, CSX, NS, regional carriers, or domestic rail, you get complete visibility from ramp to destination.
ETAs that are 80% more accurate, even on complex interchange routes
Rail carrier ETAs aren't enough when your operations depend on precision. OpenTrack combines direct carrier data with proprietary predictive models to deliver ETAs you can actually trust. Our algorithms account for interchange delays, seasonal patterns, and historical performance, giving you arrival predictions that are 80% more accurate than carrier-provided estimates alone. Plus, you can get predictive inland ETA for import containers even while they’re still on the water.
Every data point you need to avoid fees and optimize pickup
Get beyond basic "in transit" updates. OpenTrack delivers the granular intelligence that drives better decisions: real-time rail sightings with timestamps and locations, Last Free Day (LFD) alerts to prevent demurrage, Estimated Time of Notification (ETN) and availability notices the moment containers are ready, chassis assignments for seamless pickup coordination, and ramp arrival and departure milestones. This is the data that saves you money and keeps your supply chain moving.
Know exactly when and where your containers cross borders
For shipments entering through Canadian or Mexican borders, timing is everything. OpenTrack's granular rail sightings automatically capture border crossing events with precise timestamps and locations, critical for customs compliance, duty calculations, and coordinating cross-border drayage. No more manual tracking or compliance guesswork.
Master domestic rail
North American domestic rail is a black box for most logistics teams. OpenTrack changes that. Using just an equipment number, you get high-frequency sightings and status updates for laden and empty containers moving across all Class 1, 2, and 3 carriers, including complex interchange routes between domestic intermodal providers like UMAX and others. No booking numbers, no manual calls, just accurate and timely data for drayage teams that need to know where equipment is and what it's doing.
See how Rail Visibility transforms your operations
Join hundreds of freight forwarders, carriers, and importers who've eliminated rail blind spots and reduced demurrage with OpenTrack. Schedule a personalized demo to see how our Rail Visibility solution delivers the data you need to run better operations.
Rail Visibility
What is rail visibility?
Rail visibility is real-time tracking and predictive ETAs for containers moving via rail across North America. OpenTrack covers both IPI (Inland Point Intermodal) movements for international import containers moving from port to inland destination, and domestic intermodal movements within the North American rail network.
Which rail carriers does OpenTrack track?
OpenTrack provides complete coverage across all North American rail carriers, including all Class 1 railroads (BNSF, Union Pacific, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, CSX, Norfolk Southern, and Kansas City Southern), plus Class 2 and 3 regional carriers. We track through complex interchange routes where containers move between multiple carriers.
How accurate are OpenTrack's rail ETAs?
OpenTrack delivers ETAs that are 80% more accurate than carrier-provided estimates. Our predictive models combine direct carrier data with historical performance patterns, interchange behavior, and seasonal trends, so you can plan pickups and drayage with confidence rather than guesswork.
What is an interchange and why does it matter for rail visibility?
A rail interchange is where a container transfers from one carrier's network to another, for example, from BNSF to Norfolk Southern. These handoff points are among the most common sources of delays and visibility gaps. OpenTrack tracks through all interchanges, so you never lose sight of a container mid-route.
What is Last Free Day (LFD) and why does it matter?
Last Free Day (LFD) is the final day you can pick up a container from the rail ramp before demurrage charges begin. OpenTrack proactively alerts you to LFD dates and changes, helping you avoid costly fees and keep your drayage scheduling on track.
Can OpenTrack track containers crossing the Canadian or Mexican border?
Yes. OpenTrack's granular rail sighting data automatically captures border crossing events with precise timestamps and locations. This is critical for customs compliance, duty calculations, and coordinating cross-border drayage for shipments entering through Canada or Mexico.
Does OpenTrack cover domestic intermodal rail as well as international import movements?
Yes. In addition to IPI movements, OpenTrack tracks domestic intermodal rail equipment across all North American Class 1, 2, and 3 carriers using only an equipment number. No booking numbers or complex reference codes required.
What information do I need to start tracking a container on rail?
For IPI import containers, you can track using a master bill of lading or master bill of lading + container number.
How does rail visibility fit into the rest of the OpenTrack platform?
Rail visibility is one part of OpenTrack's end-to-end container visibility platform, which also covers ocean, terminal, and drayage. All your movements live in a single dashboard, with unified exception monitoring, automated reporting, and TMS integrations, so you're never switching between systems to get the full picture.
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