UK: Hope Construction Materials unveils high-capacity cement wagons

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UK: Hope Construction Materials unveils high-capacity cement wagons

14 December, 2020

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The custom-designed wagons were developed in partnership with VTG Rail UK

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UK-based Hope Construction Materials unveiled high-capacity cement wagons at its unit in Derbyshire in the last week, reports Railway Gazette.

The company unveiled a fleet of 48 wagons, built by Feldbinder. Half of the wagons are now in service, and the rest are expected to arrive from Germany this month.

The wagons were developed in partnership with leasing company VTG Rail UK represent an investment of GBP 1 million per year ┬áfor over 11 years.

The wagons have a capacity of 80 tons, more than twice the 36 tons of previous designs, and the shorter wheelbase will help to reduce noise.

ÔÇ£We are delighted to unveil this project which will result in greater efficiency and sustainability of our rail operations throughout the UKÔÇØ, said Industrial Director Ashley Bryan.

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