Multimodal Platform for Railcar

A railcar, comprising:

• a multimodal platform, comprising:
• first underframe configured to carry a first container;
• a second underframe configured to carry a second container, wherein the second underframe is coupled to the first underframe, wherein coupling the first underframe and the second underframe provides an articulation point;
• a loading platform disposed above the articulation point and between a first end of the first container proximate the second container and a second end of the second container proximate the first container;
• and
• rail wheels disposed under the loading platform and coupled to the first underframe and the second underframe, wherein the rail wheels are configured to transport the multimodal platform on rails of a railway;
• a first container disposed on the first underframe;
• a second container disposed on the second underframe;
• and
• locomotive means to move the railcar on the railway;
• wherein:
• the first container and second container each comprise an end door, wherein the end doors face each other;
• and
• the first container and the second container are configured to be loaded or unloaded through the end doors and the loading platform to or from a location external to the railcar.