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Jindal Stainless has developed India’s first stainless steel rail container designed specifically for transporting salt for Indian Railways—an important step toward tougher, longer-lasting freight equipment in highly corrosive conditions.
The 20-foot prototype recently completed loading and unloading trials at Bhimasar near Gandhidham, Gujarat, highlighting growing momentum for modern, future-ready rail logistics. Unlike conventional designs that can degrade quickly when exposed to salt and moisture, this container is fabricated entirely in stainless steel, including key structural and load-bearing parts.
For the container body, the company used stainless steel 304, a widely trusted grade known for strong corrosion resistance in chloride-rich environments. For external stiffeners and underframe components, it deployed JT Grade (N7 as per BIS 6911), selected for high strength and weight optimisation.If adopted at scale, stainless steel containers could help improve durability and lifecycle value in salt transportation—supporting cleaner handling, more dependable operations, and reduced material degradation across rail freight corridors.
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