Indian Railways launches innovative, homemade aluminium freight rake

Inauguration of first Indian aluminium freight rake. Hindalco

Besco Limited Wagon Division, an Indian wagon manufacturer, collaborated with Hindalco, an Indian aluminium manufacturer, to build a new type of train rake. It is the first indigenously manufactured aluminium rake for Indian Railways freight trains. Weighing 180 tonnes less than common ones, the brand-new rakes will allow for increased speed, heavier cargo, and lower power consumption.

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Author: Marco Raimondi

Marco Raimondi is an editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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Indian Railways launches innovative, homemade aluminium freight rake | RailFreight.com

Indian Railways launches innovative, homemade aluminium freight rake

Inauguration of first Indian aluminium freight rake. Hindalco

Besco Limited Wagon Division, an Indian wagon manufacturer, collaborated with Hindalco, an Indian aluminium manufacturer, to build a new type of train rake. It is the first indigenously manufactured aluminium rake for Indian Railways freight trains. Weighing 180 tonnes less than common ones, the brand-new rakes will allow for increased speed, heavier cargo, and lower power consumption.

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Author: Marco Raimondi

Marco Raimondi is an editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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