AUSTRIA: ÖBB Rail Cargo Group is adding 500 new Eanos-y wagons for scrap metal transport, providing 15% more loading volume as the operator modernises its European freight fleet.

500 New ÖBB Rail Cargo Group Eanos-y Wagons
500 New ÖBB Rail Cargo Group Eanos-y Wagons

Deliveries from MFD Rail began at the start of 2026. According to the official Rail Cargo Group announcement, 110 wagons were in service by the end of July, while the full fleet is scheduled to become operational by mid-2027.

The leased vehicles will replace or supplement older wagons that require more frequent maintenance. They are intended for steelmakers, scrap processors, recycling companies and other circular-economy customers in Austria and across Europe.

More volume for lightweight scrap

Each Eanos-y provides approximately 95 m³ of loading volume, about 15% more than a standard Eanos wagon, with a payload of around 65 tonnes. The extra space is important for light, loose scrap because the wagon can become full before reaching its maximum permitted weight.

RCG and MFD Rail redesigned the body, doors and fittings and used high-strength steels extensively. The more robust structure is intended to limit damage during loading and unloading, while the increased volume and optimised design make handling easier and shorten loading times. Customer feedback also informed the wagon’s development.

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GPS supports dispatching and maintenance

All 500 wagons will carry telematics equipment, including GPS. RCG plans to use the location data for wagon allocation and dispatching as well as proactive mobile maintenance before technical issues disrupt operations.

The four-axle wagons have a loading length of about 15.8 metres and comply with the European G1 loading gauge. They also have unrestricted shunting capability across Europe’s standard-gauge network. MFD Rail’s technical listing gives a 17.09-metre length over buffers, a 22.5-tonne axle load and an approximate tare weight of 25 tonnes for its 95 m³ Eanos model.

Fleet renewal targets steel and recycling traffic

The wagons will move scrap metal to steelworks and processing facilities in Austria and other European countries. RCG links the investment to expected growth in recycled-metal transport as European steel producers shift toward lower-carbon production and circular-economy rules develop.

The leasing programme is part of RCG’s longer-term fleet strategy, with the new wagons intended to improve availability and operating efficiency while reducing dependence on maintenance-intensive older rolling stock.

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