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Lobito Atlantic Railways takes delivery of 275 new container wagons

15th November 2024

By: Darren Parker

Creamer Media Senior Contributing Editor Online

     

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The first batch of 275 new container wagons bought from Galison Manufacturing in South Africa has arrived in Lobito, Angola, to reinforce the transport capacity of the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR).

The strategic investment into new wagons is part of the LAR's expansion and modernisation plan over the next three years.

The wagons, which arrived earlier this week, include a modern pneumatic braking system and light steel structure, contributing to safer and more efficient transport operations.

The new wagons weigh 13.5 t, with a load capacity of up to 60.5 t. They were designed to each carry one 40-ft container or two 20-ft containers to provide logistical flexibility to the LAR and its customers' operations.

The wagons will support the LAR's ability to increase the volume and capacity of the railway for commercial cargoes in the coming years.

The arrival of this batch of wagons is the first of a series of weekly deliveries expected from now until 2026, progressively expanding the LAR’s fleet.

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Online

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