Rail wagons dimensions

Rail wagons dimensions

The cargos are transported by the railways using various types of rolling-stock. Depending on the kind of cargo, body structure, loading and unloading methods, and how the cargos are secured there are the following types: covered wagons, open-top wagons, flat wagons, tank wagons, dumping wagons, hopper-shaped wagons, and refrigerator wagons.
Internal Dimensions of the Main Types of Wagons (The Actual Dimensions Depend on the Modification)

Wagon type      

Cargo weight, t        

Length, m       

Width, m      

Height, m      

Capacity, m3

Covered, 4-axle

68

13,8

2,76

2,79

120

Open-top

69

12,1

2,87

2,06

74

Flat

70

13,3

2,77

0,5

-

Freight GRPS-GDR

41

13,6

2,37

2,41

75

Freight GRPS-BMZ        

43

18,6

2,58

2,81

130