Railroad Technology Corporation

Mission Statement

Our Mission

Extend useful service life and increase residual value for the North American Railroad Freight Car Fleet by employing the best available railcar engineering talent and certified rail car shops for cost-effective refurbishment, remanufacturing or rebuilding.

The Value Proposition

The all-in cost of most remanufactured freight cars may be 2-3 X more cost effective over 7-10 years of revenue service when measured against a comparable new freight car with similar capabilities.

In The News

"The expected retirement of hundreds of thousands of railcars across North America will challenge operators to meet demand"
— The Wall Street Journal, October 20, 2026 · Page B10

FreightCar.com Facts

The Retirement Crisis in Numbers

~35,000

revenue freight cars face mandatory retirement each year (40–50 year service life)

~200,000

railroad freight cars of all types will be scrapped or retired in the coming years

2×

new freight car replacements continue to fall far short of annual retirements due to high replacement costs

Ready to Explore Remanufacturing Solutions?

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