Lafarge's Self Discharging Train

Lafarge's innovative 'Self Discharging Train' (SDT) enables bulk aggregate to be delivered quickly and efficiently across the UK. This short animation shows how.

For more information on how Lafarge approach sustainability in transportation, and many other areas visit: http://www.lafarge.co.uk/wps/portal/uk/6-Sustainable_development

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Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• train
• aggregate
• lafarge
• environment
• transport
• sustainability

[wrightsrail2010]

best wagons but why do lafarge have orange wagons now?

[LafargeUK]

@wrightsrail2010

Hi there, the orange JGA wagons have recently been added to the Lafarge fleet, replacing older PGAs. The JGAs will be resprayed into Lafarge colours during 2010.

Thank you for your interest in Lafarge.

[jimmyg34567]

i worked for them a good few year ago now. i rember the train comeing in at weekends to stock up the yard. if there were no jobs on i would sit a see it being unloaded and sometimes talked to the driver

[iainwright90]

truly amazing train !