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Container Block-Train
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Train Configuration
  • Length: 6.058 m (19’10.5”)
  • Width: 2.438 m (8’0”)
  • Height: 2.591 m (8’6”)
Internal Dimensions
  • Capacity: 80 × 20’ containers or 40 × 40’ containers
  • Wagon Types: Standard flat wagons for intermodal containers
  • Typical Length: ~650–750 m (depending on rail corridor)
Weights
  • Maximum Gross Train Weight: up to 3,200–3,400 t
  • Average Wagon Payload: ~28–30 t per container slot
  • Total Payload: ~2,200–2,400 t per block train
Operations
  • Dedicated block train service (one shipper or consolidated)
  • Fixed schedule departures (weekly / bi-weekly, depending on route)
  • Single operations desk for booking, monitoring, and documentation
Advantages
  • Lower unit cost per container vs single-slot bookings
  • Priority rail slot allocation
  • Faster transit times (direct train, reduced shunting)
  • Ideal for bulk exports, co-op shipments, or industrial cargo flows

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