Products / Freight Wagons

Covered & Box Wagons

Enclosed freight wagons configured to protect palletized, packaged and weather-sensitive cargo.

Axle-load envelope
Portfolio capability: up to 45 t per axle
Speed envelope
Portfolio capability: up to 130 km/h

Product overview

Enclosed freight wagons configured to protect palletized, packaged and weather-sensitive cargo.

Every configuration is developed from the operating concept: cargo or passenger mission, track gauge, loading gauge, route geometry, axle load, target speed, braking distance, climate, maintenance regime, applicable standards and localization scope.

Tahawy Group supports specification, international sourcing, system integration, delivery and localization planning according to each project’s technical and commercial requirements.

Technical highlights

  • Configured to project specification
  • Gauge, axle load, speed and climate matched to the route
  • Supply, integration and localization support available

Configuration options

  • Track gauge and loading gauge
  • Vehicle dimensions, payload and body arrangement
  • Braking, coupler and energy-management system
  • Climate, corrosion and maintainability package
  • Applicable AAR, TSI, EN, UIC or customer standards
  • Local assembly, technology transfer and lifecycle support

Technical data

Technical Specifications

SpecificationValueTechnical note
Bogie systemAmsted Rail freight bogie familyMotion Control, Swing Motion, Super Service Ride Control or TrakMaster selected by duty
Portfolio axle-load envelopeUp to 45 t per axleFinal value depends on wagon, track and approvals
Portfolio speed envelopeup to 130 km/hFinal value depends on load state, bogie, brake system and route approval
Track gauge914–1,676 mm across the Amsted freight familyAvailability varies by bogie model
Wheel and axle systemGriffin wheels and application-matched axles available
BearingsBrenco tapered roller bearing packages available
Coupling and energy managementAmsted automatic couplers and draft gears available
BrakingProject-specific freight brake system
Body and payloadEngineered to cargo density, loading and unloading method
ComplianceApplicable AAR, TSI, EN, UIC or customer requirements

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