FreightCar America, Inc. Announces Milestone Multi-Year Order for 1,900 Railcars; Second Quarter Orders for Approximately 3,000 Railcars Represent a Commercial Inflection Point

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New Multi-Year Railcar Order Extends Backlog Visibility and Supports Second Quarter Commercial Momentum, Reflecting Customer Confidence in FreightCar America's Commercial, Engineering and Manufacturing Platform CHICAGO, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) ("FreightCar America" or the "Company"), a leading North American manufacturer and supplier of freight railcars, railcar parts and components, today announced that it has entered into a new multi-year order for 1,900 railcars from a key customer, with deliveries scheduled through 2028. The Company also announced that second quarter orders totaled approximately 3,000 railcars, representing a commercial inflection point as demand for differentiated, agile manufacturing solutions continues to grow. Highlights "Customers are increasingly choosing FreightCar America because we are delivering what the market needs in conditions where customers need us most. Anchored by our engineering capability, manufacturing agility and focus on quality, we continue to position ourselves to gain share and capture significant order momentum during the quarter," commented Nick Randall, President and Chief Executive Officer of FreightCar America. "This new multi-year commitment for 1,900 railcars is a testament to that, marking a milestone for the Company and showcasing the confidence our customers put into our ability to execute over a sustained delivery horizon." Randall continued, "With approximately 3,000 railcars ordered in the quarter, we are seeing an inflection point in terms of commercial momentum across our differentiated product portfolio. These orders highlight the value customers place on our ability to move quickly, tailor solutions to their needs and support transportation capacity across the North American supply chain. We believe FreightCar America is well positioned as an execution-focused railcar manufacturer in a market where reliability, responsiveness and delivery performance matter more than ever."

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