GATX Rail Vostok received 20 tank cars from TikhvinChemMash, for transport of caustic soda and other chemical cargoes.
The 15-6900 model car has a bogie with an increased axle load and the tank volume of 54.5 m³, which provides for the loading of an additional 5 tonnes of cargo, making it possible to reduce the required fleet of cars.
The thermal characteristics of the tank, which is equipped with a system of thermal insulation, allow the cargo to remain in a liquid state at negative ambient temperatures for up to 10 days, which reduces the time spent on draining and provides energy savings on heating.
Another competitive advantage of this model car is its extended overhaul period, which reduces the life cycle costs. The service life of the tank is 32 years.
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