Hindalco, Texmaco team up to produce aluminium rail wagons, coaches

Hindalco Industries Ltd, a global enterprise in aluminum rolling and recycling, and Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd, which specialises in engineering, have formed a strategic partnership to produce high-quality aluminum rail wagons and coaches.

These coaches will play a crucial role in assisting the Indian Railways reach its emission reduction targets while also enhancing operational efficiency.

The Indian Railways has initiated a programme, Mission 3,000 MT, aimed at amplifying its freight capacity twofold to reach the target by 2027. This will be accomplished by enhancing their rolling stock and ultimately attaining a 45 percent market share in the freight sector. The railway is proactively working to enhance wagon designs towards this aim and thus encourage wagon manufacturers to submit designs to increase overall capacity of rail assets.

Hindalco will supply distinctive aluminum alloys in the form of profiles, sheets, and plates. Their internally developed aluminum freight carrier, introduced last year, is 180 tonnes lighter and boasts a 19 percent increase in payload capacity compared to its tare weight, while Texmaco will provide technical knowledge. They will oversee the design aspect, establish the factory and production line, and provide skilled workforce for the project.