Svobodny Railroad Car Repair Plant Explained

The Svobodny Railroad Car Repair Plant or Svobodnensky car-repair plant (Russian: Свободненский вагоноремонтный завод) is an enterprise for the repair of railroad cars. It is located in Svobodny, Amur region, Russia.

The plant is part of the Transvagonmash company.[1]

History

The plant was founded in 1933 under the name Mikhaylo-Chesnokovsky car-repair plant. Since 1968, it has been called Svobodnensky car-repair plant.

During the Great Patriotic War the company built flamethrowers.[2]

The plant now repairs gondola cars and makes railroad wheels.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: СВОБОДНЕНСКИЙ вагоноремонтный завод. Transvagonmash.ru. 2 July 2017. ru-ru.
  2. News: Bolat . John . 108 DIY Car Washing & Detailing Tips: Fail-Safe Methods for a Cleaner Car . 16 November 2022.