Freight Cars

Derek Kissick has taken on the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer at Guardian Rail (formerly Cathcart Rail), a provider of railcar repair, switching, storage, logistics and field services…

FreightCar America, Inc. on Nov. 10 reported third-quarter 2025 results that include 42% year-over-year revenue growth and “strong” gross margins of 15.1%—expansion of 80 basis points—while reaffirming adjusted EBITDA guidance for full-year 2025. 3Q25 Highlights “Our third…

MxV RAIL R&D, RAILWAY AGE NOVEMBER 2025 ISSUE: In North American interchange, journal roller bearings removed from an axle, whether for bearing-, wheel- or axle-related causes, must go through a…

Railway Age’s ninth annual Women in Rail program recognizes women in the North American freight, passenger, and supply sectors who are paving the way for the next generation. These 25…

Trinity Industries President and CEO Jean Savage said in an Oct. 30 financial report that the company’s third-quarter 2025 results highlight the “agility and strength” of its business model to…

"Fiscal 2025 was a record year for Greenbrier, demonstrating the continued success of our strategy to deliver consistent, high-quality performance," said President and CEO Lorie Tekorius, during a report on…

Cathcart Rail, a provider of railcar repair, switching, storage, logistics and field services to North American freight railroads, has transitioned to a new name and brand, Guardian Rail LLC, which…

This summer, I set out on a journey that took me from the historic rail hubs of upstate New York to cutting-edge manufacturing facilities in Maryland and Louisiana. What started…

“Conditions across our global markets remain largely consistent with our original expectations,” GATX Corporation President and CEO Robert C. Lyons said in a third-quarter 2025 financial report on Oct. 21. He…

Railway Age is celebrating nine years of recognizing women in the freight, passenger, government, and supply sectors. These trail blazers are not only excelling at leadership and community service but…

The Railway & Locomotive Historical Society has awarded a record eight scholarships in 2025. Each award is worth $4,000, up from $3,000 in all five previous years, for a total…

2026 RAILROAD FINANCIAL DESK BOOK, RAILWAY AGE OCTOBER 2025 ISSUE: Welcome to the 2026 Railroad Financial Desk Book. If you have made it through a tumultuous summer, you have finally…

Do you know a trailblazing woman in rail? Nominate a colleague (or yourself) who is paving the way for others to make a career in the industry.

CN on Sept. 29 issued the “2025-26 Winter Plan—Built for the Challenge,” outlining its preparations for meeting customer and stakeholder needs in the months ahead. The railroad said it combines…

Keith Andersen has joined PNW Railcars, Inc. (PNWR), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc., as Chief Commercial Officer. He is responsible for driving revenue growth and strengthening operations at…

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) alongside U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) and 41 additional cosponsors (32 original) in mid-February reintroduced the Freight RAILCAR (Rail Assets Investment to Launch Commercial Activity Revitalization )…

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Bureau of Statistics (BTS) recently released its Progress Towards Safer Rail Tank Cars Transporting Flammable Liquids: 2025 Report, highlighting the progress in upgrading the…

Intramotev, developer of the TugVolt autonomous battery-electric railcar, has entered into a new commercial agreement with short line holding company Watco, which will deploy the technology within its network, beginning…

RAILWAY AGE SEPTEMBER 2025 ISSUE: Improved train dynamics, ease of retrofits, lower maintenance costs, increased safety: All these figure into draft gear and cushioning device developments. In-train forces—buff and draft—can…

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC Executive Vice President Commercial Affairs Justin Broyles was named President and CEO after serving in an interim capacity since replacing Ed Quinn, who resigned…