While the original frames and bogies were retained, much of the superstructure was demolished and replaced; as such, a new centrally-positioned driver's cab was installed along with a Caterpillar 3512C HD diesel engine, capable of generating up to 1.55 MW.

[3][4] In April 2019, Operail announced that it would suspend its wagon repair activities at Tapa depot so that it could concentrate its resources on locomotive construction.

That same year, Operail's chairman Raul Toomsalu attributed the wagon leasing business as having been a key contributor to the company's financial performance.

[14] In October 2019, Operail announced that it was setting up a new subsidiary to haul freight in Finland as a part of its increasing efforts to pursue international opportunities.

[15][18] In February 2021, Operail signed a partnership agreement with Oiltanking for the transportation of an annual freight volume of chemicals in excess of one million tons along the Vainikkala-Kotka route.

[14] In July 2022, Operail had reportedly encountered operational hardships, which were largely attributed to the economic and political consequences of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, including the enactment of sanctions on Russia that impacted some of the company's rail traffic.

[25] In May 2021, it was decided to transfer the group’s non-strategic business areas, these being those that do not directly pertain to the movement of rail freight on Estonia's railways as a part of the privatisation initiative.