Latest contracts and tenders on the freight car market.
USA — According to Greenbrier’s report for the fiscal year 2024 (September–August), it delivered 23,700 freight cars. The results align with to the company’s forecast. The revenue of the American manufacturer, including service and leasing, has reached $3.5 bln, which is lower than in 2023 ($3.9 bln), but significantly better than in previous years. The current backlog of orders stands at 26,700 railcars worth $3.4 bln.
A Greenbrier freight car at the plant in Romania. Source: railwaygazette
France — The leasing company Ermewa has inked a contract worth €100 mln with the freight operator Naviland Cargo for the delivery of 800 container flatcars. The supply of the 80-foot wagons has already commenced and will continue till August 2025. The new rolling stock will replace Naviland Cargo’s fleet of 1,250 ageing 60-foot flatcars produced over 45 years ago.
Iran — 200 railcars are to be supplied by Uzbekistan to Iran. The fleet will be used for freight transportation on the 1,520 mm gauge networks between Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. The deal was concluded in the course of the 81st meeting of the CIS Council for Railway Transport held in Tashkent. The procurement details have not been unveiled.
Türkiye — In 2025, Türasaş plans to deliver 100 UAIS flatcars to the national operator TCDD. The new rolling stock can be used for transportation of military machinery as well as 40- and 45-foot containers. The static tests of the first prototypes have been fulfilled, with the dynamic tests expected to be completed soon.
A Duro Dakovic Tagnpps grain hopper. Source: Duro Dakovic
Switzerland — Duro Dakovic has been awarded a €24 mln contract for the delivery of the Tagnpps grain hoppers for Switzerland. The customer and the size of the batch have not been disclosed. The grain hoppers featuring a cubic capacity of 95 m³ are to be supplied over the next year.
