LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX) and TTX Company yesterday celebrated America's 250th anniversary with the unveiling of a custom-painted American flag boxcar at Greenbrier's maintenance facility in Cleburne, Texas. The event honored the nation's history, the strength of North American manufacturing and the essential role freight rail has played in shaping the U.S. economy for nearly two centuries.
The commemorative boxcar symbolizes the ingenuity, craftsmanship and deep partnership between TTX and Greenbrier in supporting the North American freight rail network. Company leaders, elected officials, active military, veterans, employees and media joined to mark the occasion.
"These American flag boxcars commemorate more than 250 years of U.S. history by highlighting the innovation, operational excellence and strategic partnerships that drive North American freight rail today," said TTX CEO Tom Wells. "We are proud to partner with Greenbrier to deliver solutions that keep commerce moving efficiently and honor the enduring legacy of our industry. We also thank everyone who helped make this project a reality, including Williams Hayward Protective Coatings, Inc., for generously donating the paint."
Greenbrier CEO & President Lorie Tekorius added, "This project demonstrates the strength of Greenbrier's longstanding partnership with TTX and our shared commitment to supporting the North American economy. The North American integrated rail network is the circulatory system that keeps goods moving efficiently and reliably, and we are proud to continue this important work. Freight railcars can remain in service for up to 50 years, meaning this American‑flag boxcar will travel across America's rail network for decades to come. It serves as a visual reminder of the vitality of the rails as America moves toward its third century, thanks to the people who keep it running every hour of every day."
Government officials, including Federal Railroad Administration Administrator David Fink, Texas State Representative Helen Kerwin and Mayor Pro Tem Blake Jones, joined company, military, community and rail industry leaders, company veterans, employees, and media to mark the occasion and highlight the enduring importance of American railroading and the nation's industrial capability.
The American flag boxcar enters service in 2026 and will travel across North America. Its design honors America's heritage, and the role railroads have played in supporting commerce, connecting communities and strengthening national infrastructure.
About Greenbrier
Greenbrier, headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, is a leading international supplier of equipment and services to global freight transportation markets. Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries and joint ventures, Greenbrier designs, builds and markets freight railcars in North America, Europe, Brazil, and the Middle East. We are a leading provider of freight railcar wheel services, parts, maintenance and retrofitting services in North America. Greenbrier owns a lease fleet of approximately 17,000 railcars that originate primarily from Greenbrier's manufacturing operations. Greenbrier offers railcar management, regulatory compliance services and leasing services to railroads and other railcar owners in North America. Learn more about Greenbrier at www.gbrx.com.
About TTX Company
TTX is a railcar pooling company founded as Trailer Train in 1955 by the Pennsylvania Railroad, Norfolk & Western and Rail-Trailer Corporation. TTX's right‐sized, low cost, reliable fleet of over 180,000 railcars serves North America's railroads and the world's freight needs. TTX helps railroads meet their customers' needs by providing well‐maintained railcars in an efficient, pooled environment, investing $6 billion in additional railcars over the past 10 years alone. TTX has a complete engineering and design team to care for its large and varied fleet with maintenance operations in terminals across the network. TTX also invests in and operates sophisticated industry technology solutions. These solutions improve the quality and timeliness of financial and operating information for managing its business and are shared with its owners to help them manage theirs. TTX also is a recognized innovator in the technical design and engineering of railcar components. To learn more about TTX, visit www.ttx.com.
SOURCE The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.
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