RE:Hopper car production from Scandium Aluminium alloyThey've been busy:
"The creation of freight and passenger cars with enhanced characteristics is possible through the development of new aluminium alloys and R&D. There are three ongoing projects: mineral hopper, tank car and tank container. In the near future we expect the paradigm shift in the Russian railway market that will lead to achieving a balance in car fleet and accelerated replacement of outmoded rolling stock with innovative cars using newest aluminium alloys”