“T” — loading gauge wagons: Prospects of creation and problems of introduction
https://doi.org//10.46684/2025.4.04
EDN: GQTANV
Abstract
The paper discusses the advantages of “T” — loading gauge freight wagons. It shows that their use will enable countries with the 1,520 mm track gauge to increase the carrying capacity of their railways by increasing the weight of trains, reduce the required fleet size on account of higher capacity of wagons and cut traction costs, while also reducing shipping costs for consignors. The paper reviews the challenges related to the introduction of “T” — loading gauge wagons due to the reduced clearances on the railway network and insufficient bridge load capacity.
About the Authors
Yu. P. Boronenko
Emperor Alexander I St. Petersburg State Transport University (PGUPS)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yuri P. Boronenko — Dr. Sci (Eng.), Professor, Head of the Department of “Railway Cars”
9 Moskovsky pr., St. Petersburg, 190031
S. M. Drobzhev
Management company “RM Rail”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sergey M. Drobzhev — First Deputy General Director
11 Lodygina st., Saransk, 430006
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For citations:
Boronenko Yu.P., Drobzhev S.M. “T” — loading gauge wagons: Prospects of creation and problems of introduction. BRIСS Transport. 2025;4(4). https://doi.org//10.46684/2025.4.04. EDN: GQTANV
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