TransContainer has launched the first block train with lead and zinc concentrate to China. The train carrying 62 40’ units laden with lead and zinc concentrate mined at the Noyon-Tolgoy field in Zabaikalsk Kray left on February 24.
In future, TransContainer expects to make the service regular with two departures a month. Previously, lead and zinc concentrate was shipped to China in gondola cars.
Last year, TransContainer started carrying zinc concentrate from another field in the region, namely, the Kyzyl-Tashtyg pyrite and polymetallic field. It also used to be carried in gondola cars, but during the 5 months of 2019 364 TEU was shipped.