OREANDA-NEWS. Brunswick Rail, Russia’s leading private freight railcar operating lessor, announces the purchase of new-generation railcars as part of its strategic partnership with UralVagonZavod.

According to the agreement, by the end of 2013 UralVagonZavod will supply Brunswick Rail with new-generation gondolas, based on Russian wheelbase specifications and with loading capacity of 25 tonnes per axle.

The Company plans to use the newly acquired railcars for its own Proftrans transport division for general freight purposes.

CEO of Brunswick Rail Alex Genin said:
“We follow the market closely and respond rapidly to new trends. For the last few years, we have been steadily developing the use of new-generation railcars with enhanced technical specifications. This new contract, which comes as part of long-term, successful cooperation with UralVagonZavod, is another step towards realising Brunswick Rail’s strategic plans. We view innovative railcars as a promising development line for the sector and plan to strengthen our position in this segment, hence the Company’s plans to expand our railcar fleet.”