HS2 Project

Rail Haulage for HS2

Using the knowledge and experience gained whilst providing rail solutions for HS1, Freightliner is now ideally placed to offer further solutions for the HS2 Infrastructure Project.

Solutions for the HS2 project:

Having already invested substantially in its wagon fleets, Freightliner have the capability to meet the heavy demands of HS2 through its new-build box wagon and flat wagon fleets.
Complementing the rail solution is our in-house road fleet of 242 trucks and 456 trailers to offer the total combined solution.
Dedicated driver depots and onsite project management will ensure that delivery to such a vitally important project is assured at all times.

HS2 fleet

Wagon
HXA
Description: Coal Hopper
Fleet: 65
Tare Weight (Tonnes): 27 tonnes
Carrying Capacity (Tonnes): 74.5 tonnes
Length over buffers: 19.1 metres
Wagon
HIA
Description: Aggregate Hoppers
Fleet: 122
Tare Weight (Tonnes): 24 tonnes
Carrying Capacity (Tonnes): 66 tonnes
Length over buffers: 14 metres
Wagon
MWA Open Box Wagon
Description: 101.6t GLW high capacity open box wagons built using recycled materials from disused coal hoppers
Fleet: 140
Tare Weight: 23.8 tonnes
Carrying capacity: 77.8 tonnes
Height: 3.3 m
Loading Gauge: W6a
Minimum Curve: 70 m
Speed: 60 mph laden, 75 mph tare
Tractor Unit
MAN TGX
Description: 460bhp MAN TGX
Emission Class: Euro 6
Permissible total Weight: 44,000kgs
Maximum Speed (MPH): 56 mph
Tractor Unit
DAF CF
Description: 483 bhp DAF CF FTG
Emission Class: Euro 6
Permissible total Weight: 44,000kgs
Maximum Speed (MPH): 56 mph
Trailer
Single Extending Semi Low Loader Trailer
Trailer uses
20’, 30’ 40’ or 45’ containers (flat racks / open tops) attached with twistlocks
Wheeled / tracked equipment (using 2.5m clip on ramps to rear of trailer and hop up ramps to neck – also over width outrigger boards available
Static / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gauge
Payload: Suitable for C & U or STGO operations – dependent on tractor unit used
Trailer
4 Axle Single Extender Semi Low Loader
Trailer uses
20’, 30’ 40’ or 45’ containers (flat racks / open tops) attached with twistlocks
Wheeled / tracked equipment (using 2.5m clip on ramps to rear of trailer and hop up ramps to neck – also over width outrigger boards available.
Static / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gauge.
Trailer
Single Extending Power Steer Super Low Loader
Trailer uses
20’, 30’ 40’ or 45’ containers (flat racks / open tops) attached with twistlocks
Wheeled / tracked equipment - removable neck also over width outrigger boards available
Static / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gauge
Payload: Suitable for C & U or STGO operations – dependent on tractor unit used
Trailer
Single Extending Flatbed
Trailer uses
20’, 30’ 40’ or 45’ containers (flat racks / open tops) attached with twistlocks
Static / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gauge
Pipes / Steel (contained using pipe stanchions / goal posts) located down each side of the trailer
Sheets also available for weatherproofing load
Payload: Suitable for C & U or STGO operations – dependent on tractor unit used
Trailer
PSK
Trailer uses
Fitted with sockets for 1.5m pipe irons to be fitted
Equipped with edge protection
Fitted with twist locks for 1 x 20’ mid mount, pair of 20’s, 1 x 40’ or 1 x 45’ container
Available with sheets for weatherproofing cargo
Suitable for Break bulk or Out of Gauge Cargo
Trailer
Double Extending Semi Low Loader
Trailer uses
Wheeled / tracked equipment (using flip toe ramps to rear of trailer and hop up ramps to neck – also over width outrigger boards available.
Static / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gauge.
Payload: Suitable for STGO operations – dependant on tractor unit used.