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The Greenbrier Companies and TTX Company Unveil Patriotic Boxcar Commemorating America's 250th Anniversary

  • TTX & Greenbrier (GBX) unveiled a custom-painted American flag boxcar at their Cleburne, Texas facility to mark America's 250th anniversary.
  • The event honored U.S. history, North American manufacturing strength, & the essential role freight rail has played in the U.S. economy.
  • TTX CEO Tom Wells stated the boxcar highlights innovation, operational excellence, & strategic partnerships driving the freight rail industry.
  • Williams Hayward Protective Coatings, Inc. generously donated the paint used for the commemorative vehicle.
  • Greenbrier CEO Lorie Tekorius noted the railcar will serve up to 50 years, acting as a visual reminder of the industry's vitality.
  • Attendees included Federal Railroad Administration Administrator David Fink, Texas State Representative Helen Kerwin, Mayor Pro Tem Blake Jones, military personnel, veterans, & industry leaders.
  • The boxcar enters service in 2026 to travel across the North American rail network, honoring the role railroads play in commerce & infrastructure.
  • Greenbrier is a leading international supplier of freight railcar equipment, services, & wheel services with a lease fleet of approximately 17,000 railcars.
  • TTX operates a pooled fleet of over 180,000 railcars & has invested $6 billion in railcars over the past decade.