USA: Computer modelling and wind tunnel tests have indicated that using fibreglass covers on freight wagons could improve their aerodynamics sufficiently to bring significant fuel savings, according to Structural Composites of Indiana.
The company has established a new business, United Railcar Covers, to handle its activities in the rail sector.
URC designs covers to protect loads from exposure to wind, rain, snow or ice, and to contain leakage and dust.
LITHUANIA: The NATO Force Integration Unit has visited a Rail Baltica construction site to discuss how the civilian project will also significantly enhance the alliance’s ability to deploy reinforcements in the region.
ESTONIA: The purchase and sale agreement for the privatisation of national rail freight operator Operail was signed by the RailProject OÜ subsidiary of winning bidder Tiigi Keskus on October 31. The government took the decision to privatise the national rail freight transport and rolling stock maintenance ...
