Versatile PFAs.
Flasks are used to transport irradiated fuel or highly active waste but, for types of nuclear material that may not require heavy shielding the two axle PFA wagon is seen across the network transporting a huge variety of containers for Low Level or Intermediate Level material.
Some Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) had been stored safely at Drigg for many years but the containers it was in and the buildings in which it was housed were not designed for indefinite storage. In the 21st century this material was all transported to Sellafield using this type of container known as a NUPAK and seen here mounted on frames on a very short 7C20 in July 2011. The ILW was repackaged at Sellafield for storage in robust, purpose built facilities.
Versatile PFAs.
Flasks are used to transport irradiated fuel or highly active waste but, for types of nuclear material that may not require heavy shielding the two axle PFA wagon is seen across the network transporting a huge variety of containers for Low Level or Intermediate Level material.
Some Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) had been stored safely at Drigg for many years but the containers it was in and the buildings in which it was housed were not designed for indefinite storage. In the 21st century this material was all transported to Sellafield using this type of container known as a NUPAK and seen here mounted on frames on a very short 7C20 in July 2011. The ILW was repackaged at Sellafield for storage in robust, purpose built facilities.