with more technologically advanced and reliable in operation welded lugs. The running gear of the gondola car consists of 2 two-axle bogies of model 18-7020, which are equipped with elastic-rolling runner skids of a new system. In order to improve traffic safety the gondola is equipped with a new system of separate braking carts. Overhaul of the new gondola is increased to 32 years, whereas mileage of nowadays produced analogues is 22 years. A prototype model of a new gondola car has passed a set of static and dynamic tests and the gondola car was recommended by the inter-ministerial commission for the certification in UkrCEPRO (Ukrainian Certification of Production) and RC FRT (Register on certification of the Federal Railway Transport). Kasinov V.I. Vitaly Kasinov headed PJSC "Stakhanov Railway Car Building Works" since 2004. Under his leadership has started a new stage of development of the company – production of commercial products increased 4-fold, from year to year are created a new work-places. From a simple manufacturer of freight rolling stock SVZ has turned to care of the consumer, proved by comprehensive analysis of the needs of cargo owners and carriers. The company is actively working to develop models of the new generation of cars, to implement the program of modernization of production. Throughout its history, in 2010, SVZ entered the record indicators in production and social spheres. Continuing to work on improving quality of the product, analyzing and expanding market outlets, introducing innovative programs, Stakhanov Railway Car Building Works today not only occupies a place of honor in the top list of the machine-building enterprises in Ukraine, but also contribute in the socio-economic development of the region and country. During the work, Vitaly Kasinov has proved himself not only as experienced leader, but also a highly qualified specialist who aspires to improve own knowledge by actively participating in conferences, seminars, business meetings. Thanks to his professional activities a number of international contacts of SVZ with companies in the Mediterranean countries, the Baltic, the Caspian region became more active. And also the important fact is renewal and expansion of manufacture of welded metalwork. At the same time one of the most significant events in his career in 2011, Vitaly Ivanovich considers the nomination of the winner of the XVI National Program "Man of the Year - 2011". March 24, 2012. During the 16th national ceremony-award "Man of the Year - 2011"