Resumen
A critical analysis of existing methods for repair of freight wagons is presented. The conclusion, that with probability nature of repair activities the ?classic? type of a ?rigid? production line with regulated step in long-term outlook is inexpedient, has been done. The further development of production-line wagon repair activities is seen in the creation of advanced enterprises equipped with multi-object flexible asynchronous systems with high level of mechanization and automation of technologic processes.