The wagon, identified as Tanoos 2.0, is the outcome of a development initiative launched in 2022 involving DB Cargo, K+S, Wascosa, and Greenbrier. Its primary deployment will focus on fertilizer and salt transport for K+S.
The Tanoos 2.0 project began as a collaborative effort to address the challenges of moving large quantities of corrosive cargo by rail. DB Cargo and K+S established an interdisciplinary working group to revisit the specifications of the previous Tanoos wagon. The project officially launched at the end of 2023, with Greenbrier responsible for manufacturing and Wascosa providing the leasing framework.
DB Cargo plans to lease up to 650 wagons, specifically tailored for the operational needs of K+S. The fleet is projected to handle more than 70 million tonnes of bulk material over the next decade.
The Tanoos 2.0 introduces several changes compared to its predecessor. The most visible is the reduction of the underframe length by 40 cm, resulting in a tare weight reduction of approximately 1.5 tonnes per unit. At the same time, the loading volume has been increased by 3 cubic metres, bringing the total capacity to 78 m³ and allowing for a payload of up to 68 tonnes.
Design considerations also focused on resistance to corrosive materials. Stainless steel impact plates have been added to the inner sidewalls of the car body. These elements support cargo discharge processes and serve to protect painted surfaces from mechanical damage and chemical degradation. This feature is expected to help prolong wagon life, especially under frequent exposure to aggressive materials like salt and fertilizer.
The wagons are currently in series production. A unit of the Tanoos 2.0 will be displayed at transport logistic 2025 in Munich, located at outdoor stand FM 704/5. The freight cars are expected to enter operational service starting from Q3 2025.
The Tanoos 2.0 joins the growing segment of specialized rail freight rolling stock tailored to specific industrial applications, supporting operational resilience in corrosive bulk goods logistics.
