Anaconda train 2km long

[naithru]

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Anaconda: This goods train is 2 km long https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...ods-train-is-2-km-long/videoshow/75141681.cms

 

[prasad1]

Yes, it is good that they are increasing the efficiency of Rail transport In India.

Double-stack rail transport is a form of intermodal freight transport where railroad cars carry two layers of intermodal containers. Introduced in North America in 1984, double-stack has become increasingly common there, being used for nearly seventy percent of United States intermodal shipments. Using double-stack technology, a freight train of a given length can carry roughly twice as many containers, sharply reducing transport costs per container. On most North American railroads, special well cars are used for double-stack shipment to reduce the needed vertical clearance and to lower the center of gravity of a loaded car. In addition, the well car design reduces damage in transit and provides greater cargo security by cradling the lower containers so their doors cannot be opened. A succession of larger container sizes have been introduced to further increase shipping productivity on shipments within North America.

Australia: BHP Billiton used to run iron ore trains of 336 car length, 44,500 tonnes of iron ore, over 3 km long, six to eight locomotives including intermediate remote unit. This operation seems to have ceased since the trunk line was fully double tracked in May 2011.

Brazil: Carajás Railway 1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) gauge iron ore typically 330-car trains, each 3 km long.

China: Daqin Railway coal trains—20,000 t, 3.2 km, 210 wagons.

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[naithru]

Thanks. Good analysis. In India of this 2km long trains our papers are boasting, whereas other countries are much advanced. Basically we use trains for passengers and dedicated trains, high speed tracks are to be catered first. There is a long, long time for it.