The new wagons, which replace a fleet of 2 axle models that have been in service since the late 1980s, will nearly double the payload capacity per trip. This upgrade will reduce the number of annual rail journeys required from 107 to 76 - a 30 percent reduction that delivers meaningful gains in both efficiency and environmental performance.
This week saw the official handover of the newly commissioned wagons, which are now ready to enter operational service. Their introduction forms part of a wider infrastructure upgrade at our Blyth site, where a significantly enhanced rail loading facility is on track for completion in the coming weeks, ensuring compatibility with the new fleet and long-term logistics resilience. The transition has been carefully planned to maintain uninterrupted alumina supply to our 24/7 smelting operations
