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USA: Railcar builder Greenbrier has unveiled a project to supply 50 gondola cars, bringing together steelmaker SSAB and scrap-recycling company Alter Trading Corporation, which is also the customer for the rolling stock.
Recent deals and tenders in the freight car market.
Germany: The deal was struck by the European arm of the US wagon builder as part of the insolvency proceedings opened last week against the German freight operator.
UK: The American manufacturer’s European division has announced that the eight-axle vehicle of two short-coupled flatcars is undergoing a comprehensive test programme, including running tests.
EU: According to the contract signed with one of the EU’s leading lessors, the Bogie IQ gateways will be mounted on the bogies of all new wagons.
Poland: The management board of a repair plant belonging to the US railcar manufacturing holding has announced its closure, resulting in the dismissal of 161 people late in October.
Germany: The Swiss leasing company has presented two new freight wagon designs at the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich.
USA: The US company has posted a rendering of its GBX Training Tank Car on its social media.
Romania: Greenbrier's European subsidiary has announced the cessation of production at the plant, laying off 699 out of its 777 employees by July.