Ballast car production begins at FreightCar America
Written by jrood
FreightCar America, Inc., would begin production of 162 heavy-duty steel ballast cars for an undisclosed customer within a few months. This is a specialty car type with which FreightCar America has had significant experience since 2007. The 110-ton capacity cars feature automatic doors with a remote control and solar-powered activation system. This provides for additional productivity and operator safety during the unloading process.
Ted
Baun, FreightCar America’s senior vice president, marketing and sales, said "This
order continues our leadership in specialty cars that exceed our customers’
performance requirements in demanding, heavy-duty service."
