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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-24-088960"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RAIL"
cik: "0001320854"
company_name: "FreightCar America, Inc."
filed_at: "2024-08-01T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T13:41:59.046794+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# FreightCar America expands into tank car conversions with multi-year order for over 1,000 cars

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-24-088960
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RAIL
- cik: 0001320854
- company_name: FreightCar America, Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-08-01T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1320854/000095017024088960/0000950170-24-088960-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1320854/000095017024088960/rail-20240801.htm

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