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FreightCar America expands into tank car conversions with multi-year order for over 1,000 cars
FreightCar America, Inc.
- Multi-year agreement to convert over 1,000 DOT 111 tank cars to upgraded DOT 117R standard.
- Conversions will be performed over a two-year period at the Castaños, Mexico facility.
- Upgrades include thermal protection, head shields, and bottom outlet valves to meet federal mandates.
- CEO Nick Randall says expansion diversifies offerings, growing addressable market and customer base.