railcar leasing
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Company earnings
GATX open to acquiring more railcars
The rail equipment lessor and manufacturer is looking for further add-ons to its fleet as competitors face pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic and the volatile…
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Headwinds put pressure on Trinity’s leasing rates
The drop in North American rail traffic could push railcar leasing rates lower.
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Railcar depression evident in FreightCar America’s 4Q results
FreightCar America’s fourth-quarter results highlight the weakened railcar demand environment.
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Jet engines bolster earnings at railcar lessor GATX
Spare aircraft engine dispositions stave off weakened demand for railcars in North America.
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Trinity Industries names new chief executive officer
The rail equipment manufacturer and lessor has tapped a Caterpillar executive and Trinity board member to head the company.
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US rail traffic falls again
The volume drop has created ripple effects, including some lower railcar leasing rates.
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Commentary: Hiding in plain sight – railroad KPIs suggest continuing weakness
Jim Blaze writes about the North American railroads KPIs, and what the railroads need to do to increase railcar use, revenue and shipper loyalty.
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Losses mount on the downside of railcar demand
FreightCar America sees net loss more than double as it navigates the downside of railcar demand. The company's cost restructuring remains on track.
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Belt tightening continues for railcar maker
FreightCar America entered a joint venture to build a new manufacturing facility in Mexico as part of its cost improvement initiative.
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Trinity’s CEO Wallace to retire
Trinity Industries announced that Chief Executive Officer and President Timothy R. Wallace plans to retire as soon as a replacement is found.
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