Open Wagon
Open wagons form a large group of railway goods wagons designed primarily for the transportation of bulk goods that are not moisture-retentive and can usually be tipped, dumped or shovelled. The International Union of Railways (UIC) distinguishes between ordinary wagons (Class E/UIC-type 5) and special wagons (F/6). Open wagons often form a significant part of a railway company's goods wagon fleet; for example, forming just under 40% of the Deutsche Bahn's total goods wagon stock in Germany.
Read more about Open Wagon: UIC Standard Goods Wagons, Class E - Ordinary Open High-sided Wagons, Class F - Special Open High-sided Wagons, See Also, Sources
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