At the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich, one of Europe's leading rail wagon rental companies Wascosa, has introduced two new freight wagons designed for special cargo transport. These innovative wagons stand out as part of the company’s aim to further strengthen its position in the European wagon market.
ILAB RW 40 SC Platform for Steel Coil and Sheet Transport
Wascosa, ILAB RW 68,5 SC platform with a load capacity of 40 tons, developed for ArcelorMittal in collaboration with Swedish company ILAB Container. Specifically transporting steel coils and heated plates Designed to carry 100% of the cargo, this wagon is equipped with an eye-catching feature: an automatic tarpaulin system that protects the load from rain. This feature simplifies logistics in adverse weather conditions and significantly speeds up loading operations.
Renewed Tanoos 2.0 Chamber for Agricultural Chemicals
The second model introduced Tanoos 2.0 hopper wagon was developed in collaboration with US-based Greenbrier and handling of bulk abrasive materials Main customers for this wagon include German operator DB Cargo and fertiliser producer K+S.
The redesigned chassis of the Tanoos 2.0 is different from previous versions. It is 40 cm shorter and reduces the weight of the wagon by 1,5 tonnes. Despite all these improvements, the wagon While the load capacity of 68 tonnes was maintained, the body volume was increased to 78 m³. This efficiency increase aims to reduce transportation costs.
DB Cargo has already signed an agreement to lease up to 650 Tanoos 2.0 railcars, which are scheduled to begin operations in the third quarter of 2025.
The implementation of both projects with leading players in the sector shows that Wascosa is strengthening its position in the special railway vehicle segment. The company continues to offer special solutions that comply with modern logistics and environmental standards, thus reinforcing its innovative role in European rail transport.
