OREANDA-NEWS. In November 2006, Transmashholding implemented its contract obligations providing 19-3116-03 hopper cars manufactured by the Bryansk Engineering Plant (BEP) to JSC Uralkali.

According to the press service of “Transmashholding”, the consumer has received drop-shaped hopper cars for mineral fertilizers featuring the enhanced capacity of 70.5 metric tons. The upgrade was performed to meet the consumer demands.

The cars were provided under the agreement signed in March 2006. Last November saw the delivery of the final 50 cars.

As of now, JSC Uralkali is the biggest consumer of drop-shaped hopper cars.

The BEP engineers continue to upgrade the 19-3116 car design in line with the market demands. The new derivatives will be featuring 71 metric tons capacity. Early next year, the BEP is planning to receive the certificate for the advanced 19-3116-04 model and launch its mass production.