Freight Cars

SunTrain, a San Francisco, Calif.-based provider and developer of renewable energy storage and distribution, on Dec. 4 announced a “first-in-the-nation” proposal for the Wireless Alternative by Train Transport (WATT) pilot…

Intramotev, a technology start-up that produces self-propelled battery-electric railcar retrofits, has released video footage of its TugVolt unit running in revenue service at Carmeuse America’s calcium mine in Cedarville, Mich. A…

Railway Age’s December 2024 issue is now available digitally, featuring the 2025 Freight Rail Outlook that recommends railroads “keep the throttle in Notch 8, but be prepared for some rough…

In the tank car industry, flat gaskets play a central role as the main barrier between the valve and the tank car itself, stopping any leaks of gas or liquid.…

Railinc®’sTransmetriQ brand has launched a new Shop Locator tool designed to reduce freight car out-of-service time for car users, owners and lessors. “Shop Locator helps fleet managers to quickly find repair…

Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures on Nov. 5-6 returned to Chicago for our second-annual in-person Women in Rail Conference featuring trailblazing women and their allies, who are influencing today’s freight, passenger and transit…

The rail industry’s federal regulatory structure is complex, with varying levels of rules, regulations and standards. While most of the industry is regulated by standards applied by the Association of…

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc., on Nov. 13 released a 2024 interim report updating its sustainability efforts.

“Our pipeline is invigorated, with consistent demand across a broad range of railcar types,” FreightCar America (FCA) President and CEO Nick Randall said during a third-quarter 2024 financial presentation. “As…

FROM THE EDITOR, RAILWAY AGE NOVEMBER 2024 ISSUE: This month, we once again dive head-first into boxcars. See the “Point/Counterpoint” piece where we continue to facilitate the debate. My thanks…

Railway Age is celebrating eight years of recognizing women who not only excel at leadership but also serve the community and drive industry change, paving the way for the next…

Association of American Railroads (AAR) subsidiary MxV Rail has opened its new Heavy Duty Maintenance Facility (HDMF) at Pueblo Plex. Described as “a modern, fully equipped HDMF facility,” the HDMF…

MxV Rail R&D, Railway Age November 2024 Issue: Since 2021, MxV Rail has been collaborating with Innerspec Technologies, Inc. regarding development of a magnetostrictive Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT) sensor and…

Our Market-Based Approach is Working, by Bill Sheehan, Vice President, Fleet, TTX Company I read with interest David Nahass’ October 2024 Railroad Financial Desk Book article regarding boxcars. It reports…

Railway Age is celebrating eight years of recognizing women who not only excel at leadership but also serve the community and drive industry change, paving the way for the next…

Railway Age’s eighth annual Women in Rail program recognizes women who excel at leadership, serving the community and driving industry change. These 25 trailblazers—plus seven earning Honorable Mention—work in the…

“Trinity’s third-quarter results once again exhibit strong performance for our business,” Jean Savage, President and CEO of Trinity Industries, said during an Oct. 31 financial report. She added that the…

The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) on Oct. 31 named three new members to its Board of Directors. Alin Campian, Chief Financial Officer, R.J. Corman Railroad Group; Joseph Pozza, President/Country Representative North…

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Oct. 29 reported that 122 freight and passenger rail improvement projects—including 81 at short lines—across 41 states will share more than $2.4 billion in…

The Greenbrier Companies ended fiscal 2024 with a “great” fourth quarter as it delivered an aggregate gross margin of nearly 16%, reflecting the “efficiency initiatives we have been focused on…