Fleischmann - 845321 - Flatcar, Container Wagon, Type Sgns - Hupac - 2-Pack

Specific Item Information: 2-piece set standard pocket wagons that carry trailers of the company HUPAC. Epoch VI. The trailers feature a delicate printing and launch the campaign for the "50 years Anniversary of the company HUPAC". Model with true to original livery and lettering. Coupler pocket according to NEM 355 standards and close coupling motion link.

Prototype: On March 1 1967, the company HUPAC was founded by four Swiss transport companies together with the Swiss Federal Railways. The new company was one of the first cobined transport operators in Europe and started to provide transport services with only five cars on the lines between Basel and Melide in Ticino. Today, the company HUPAC operates an intermodal transport network throughout Europe with a vehicle fleet of 5,500 cars that even reach Russia and China. HUPAC still demonstrates the same innovative strength that has its roots in the needs of its customers.

Road Name History: Hupac is a railway company in Switzerland. Hupac's Shuttle Net has 108 intermodal trains per day across Europe. Hupac also offers a rolling highway from Basel to Lugano. In 2009, volumes carried fell by 13.5%, to 607,284 road consignments; but profit increased. In 2010, traffic volumes increased by 13.7%. Hupac was founded in 1967 and has been in the intermodal freight transport industry for 30 years.

In August 2010 Hupac took a 25% stake in Crossrail. In September 2010 Hupac joined with SBB Cargo to form a joint venture called SBB Cargo International, to be headquartered in Olten. Hupac is a member of the UIRR.

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