The first batch of a new fleet of 85 box wagons ordered by VTG Rail UK for DB Cargo has been delivered to the freight operator, boosting its haulage capability. The wagons were built by Astra Rail in Romania [...] Tinsley, Head of Sector BIC for DB Cargo, added: “These wagons will further improve our box wagon fleet to support the continued growth in the construction market for rail and supports DB Cargo’s long-term

systems are an essential and integral part of this vision. Indeed, every wagon in our entire European fleet is being fitted with telematic technology to make rail the backbone of smart, sustainable logistics [...] and lock monitoring. It can generate reports on the mileages of individual wagons and the overall fleet. This invaluable information can then be used to implement more intelligent maintenance regimes because [...] programme to equip all VTG UK wagons with Connect is in full swing and over 2,000 vehicles (50% of the fleet) have been fitted with the technology. Learn more about VTG Connect here .

Today we are the largest private wagon-leasing company with a fleet of approximately 4,500 vehicles in the UK. Part of Europe’s Largest Fleet The company is part of Hamburg-based VTG GmbH, the European leader [...] its roots through the decades with companies such as Procor, STS, BRTE, and Traffic Services. The fleet has more than doubled due to the introduction of many new-build wagons, plus the acquisition of companies

to the repair shops owned by the VTG Group. Throughout the crisis, the latter have kept the wagon fleet operational without impairment, thus playing a major role in ensuring reliable supply lines. The transport [...] down by just 0.5% (first half of 2019: EUR 247.0 million). Compared to the same period a year ago, fleet capacity utilization nevertheless fell by 2.2 percentage points to 90.8% (first half of 2019: 93.0%) [...] present further challenges. Yet he remains upbeat: “The way we have rigorously focused our wagon fleet on the future needs of the freight industry, ground-breaking digitalization, our forward-looking policy

l investment with the new HOA hopper wagons destined to replace the aging LTF and O&K JHA hopper fleets which have been in operation for Mendip Rail since they were built almost 35 years ago. Marc Hurn [...] successful working relationship has been cemented even further with VTG completing this order for the MRL fleet.” With up to 200,000 tonnes of aggregate moved by rail from quarries in the Mendip Hills every week [...] batch of our new HOA hopper wagons to the Mendips which will directly replace our ageing LTF and O&K fleet. Whilst we recognise the contribution and sheer volume of aggregate the outgoing wagons have delivered

requirements. Whether you need modular single wagons , wagon pools , or block trains , plus comprehensive fleet management and tailored logistics concepts with full tracking and tracing , VTG provides it all—meeting [...] source, with a strong emphasis on the circular economy . Utilize a highly specialized and extensive fleet designed for steel transport: from Shimmns wagons for coil transport, flat wagons for girders, to [...] excellent solution on the market for the transportation of steel coils with diameters of up to 2,650 mm. Fleet overview The right solutions for every industry Discover the most suitable wagons, superstructures

wagon hire and rail logistics companies. The company has the largest private wagon fleet in Europe. Globally the fleet consists of about 80,000 rail freight cars with a focus on tank cars and state of the [...] on to explain that demand for aggregate wagons is at a high and that his company’s aggregate wagon fleets are currently fully utilised. “There is plenty of evidence suggesting continued growth in the demand

digital offerings for rail freight customers. The platform enables customers to manage their VTG fleet efficiently and also gives them access to our entire FastTrack portfolio. Locations, prices and a [...] more transparent and improve rail freight safety. Additional services: rail logistics, Retrack and fleet services Visitors to the fair can learn everything they need to know about rail logistics, traction [...] Rail is by far the most sustainable mode of freight transport. While providing a versatile wagon fleet for the low-carbon transportation of all kinds of goods, VTG is also constantly working on new solutions

to a more sustainable steel industry. Fleet Lease our equipment and benefit from our many add-on services – from the manufacture of new wagons to maintenance to fleet management. Learn more Logistical Services

and to learn how these challenges are dealt with.” During the week Archie also spent time with VTG fleet controllers Martyn Catlin and Matthew Harris who are based at the Peterborough office. He said: “Seeing [...] communicating with GBRf’s team was a great insight into the work that goes into delivering a reliable fleet for our customers.” He added: “Of course, one of my favourite parts of the trip was visiting the yard