As part of the renewal, all 72 wagons will be retrofitted with VTG’s iWagon technology, delivering unprecedented data-driven insights into wagon safety and performance, operational efficiencies, and real-time tracking. This will enable Breedon to further streamline its logistics operations, improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability across its supply chain.
Matt Hannant, VTG Rail UK’s Head of Sales & Marketing, said: “Securing this 15-year agreement is a powerful endorsement of our partnership with Breedon and the long-term value rail freight delivers. By equipping their existing JPA fleet with iWagon technology, we’re combining long-term commitment with cutting-edge data insight - driving smarter, safer and more sustainable benefits across their supply chain for years to come.”
Purpose-built for the bulk transportation of cement, each wagon is equipped with TF25A low-noise, track-friendly bogies, operating at a gross laden weight of 101 tonnes and can carry an 81-tonne payload.
The fleet, based at Breedon’s Hope Cement Works in Derbyshire, supplies over 1.5 million tonnes of cement annually to support construction and infrastructure projects nationwide. The wagons are used to transport product to Breedon’s satellite rail depots – playing a critical role in supporting reliable, high volume rail distribution.
The renewal follows the successful delivery of the first 18 new build JPA iWagons from VTG which entered service for Breedon in January - part of a wider order for 62 new wagons fitted with the technology. The remaining 44 wagons are scheduled to enter service across Breedon’s core rail network routes over the next 10 months.