RM Rail has certified the TC-LNG.RS-43.5 tank container for the transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG)

RM Rail, a leading manufacturer of freight rolling stock in Russia, has obtained a set of certificates from the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS), confirming that the TC-LNG.RS-43.5 tank container complies with federal and international standards and granting approval for its serial production.

The TC-LNG.RS-43.5 tank container is designed for the transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by road, rail, and water transport. The project extends RM Rail's cryogenic equipment product line, first introduced to the market in 2023. Developed in accordance with technical requirements from one of the country's largest natural monopoly operators, the new solution integrates all functions required for low-temperature logistics operations.

The primary performance indicator is the reduced tare weight, which enables cargo transportation at maximum filling levels. This is particularly important for road transportation.  Through engineering improvements in the fixation of the inner vessel, the design team has succeeded in reducing heat ingress. The container is equipped with a convenient loading and unloading system and requires only one operator to perform these operations. The control retention time at a 90% filling level can reach up to 65 days.

The inner vessel is manufactured from high-alloy austenitic steel, ensuring safe transportation and storage of cargo at cryogenic temperatures.

The model is equipped with pressure transducers, which, depending on customer requirements, allow measurement of key parameters (pressure and level) either via direct connection to measuring instruments or through a remote monitoring system.

The design was carried out by specialists at the centralized engineering center RM Rail Engineering and manufactured by the railcar production facility RM Rail Ruzkhimmash. 

Sergey Drobzhev, First Deputy CEO of RM Rail:

"Certification provides the new product with a direct, safe, and reliable entry into international transport networks, while offering customers a choice of the most suitable liquefied natural gas transportation solution within our service range. With each new development, we enhance the design using advanced materials and technologies that improve operational performance and help optimize logistics costs, making transportation as efficient as possible."