A well-functioning transport concept is based on the right equipment. By using the new Tanoos 2.0 bulk freight car, DB Cargo is setting a strong example for advanced and efficient transport and logistics solutions. The new freight car was specially developed to optimize the transport of corrosive goods and will be in use from the third quarter of 2025 for the fertilizer and salt transports of the long-standing customer K+S.
From the idea to the series
The project to develop a new freight car emerged in 2022 from an interdisciplinary working group between the bulk carrier experts at DB Cargo and K+S. Together, they looked for a solution to transport large quantities of corrosive cargo in the future and came up with the idea of further optimizing the tried-and-tested Tanoos wagon. In cooperation with Wascosa, the freight car rental company, and the wagon manufacturer Greenbrier, the new construction project was launched at the end of 2023.
Less than two years later, the new Tanoos 2.0 is already in series production. DB Cargo will lease up to 650 of these new bulk wagons and use them for K+S's fertilizer and salt transports. They are expected to transport more than 70 million tons over the next 10 years.
Small improvements with a big impact
The new bulk freight car is characterized by its reduced tare weight and increased loading volume. The wagon underframe is 40 cm shorter than previous models, reducing the weight of the wagon by an impressive 1.5 tons. At the same time, the loading volume has increased by 3 m³, meaning that the Tanoos 2.0 model can load a total of up to 68 tons with a volume of 78 m³. The environmentally friendly rail is therefore optimally utilized.
Practical solution for greater longevity
Further optimizations to the trolley increase the longevity of the new Tanoos 2.0. Particularly noteworthy are the stainless steel impact surfaces on the sides, which are resistant to corrosion. What looks like pure design at first glance is actually a practical solution in daily use: the stainless steel elements on the sides of the freight car serve as a surface to loosen residual sticky cargo inside the car by hitting the side walls. The stainless steel protects the paint, which would otherwise flake off. Corrosion caused by the load is avoided and the durability of the wagon is significantly increased.
Strong partners with great results
The participation in this development project and the resulting leasing of the new bulk freight cars demonstrate DB Cargo's great commitment when it comes to implementing the best solutions for customers. The successful collaboration of all project partners and the result - the Tanoos 2.0 - can be seen at transport logistic in Munich on the outdoor stand FM 704/5.
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27. May 2025, 12:32 o'Clock
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