Brief overview of key events and news in the rail rolling stock markets.
The most significant events and trends in the global rolling stock market in 2023 according to the ROLLINGSTOCK team.
USA: The railcar manufacturer based these estimates on the results of its first fiscal quarter, which ended last November.
USA: According to the car builder Greenbrier, 11 sites produce cars for the North American market today, with six located in Mexico.
USA: The Multi-Max Plus autorack is designed to carry cars and vans on two levels.
ROLLINGSTOCK Agency analysed the public financial and management statements of 14 major global manufacturers.
US: Operators are advised by USDOT to speed up the purchase or refurbishment of tank cars for the transportation of Class 3 flammable liquids to DOT-117/DOT-117R safety standards. Approximately 8% of the tank fleet in North America may require renewal.
USA: This year the RailPulse joint venture is preparing to bring a telemetry platform to the market, providing real-time visibility of location, health, etc of the railcar.
USA: New gondola car was created by the manufacturer jointly with U.S. Steel and the freight railway operator Norfolk Southern, which has already placed an initial order for 800 such cars.
