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CARGOUNIT Vectron locomotive hauling a container train in Germany

Rail Freight Weekly Review: July 26–August 1, 2026

INTERNATIONAL: This concise weekly review presents a selection of rail freight news published from July 26 to August 1, 2026: terminals, network access, operating incidents and rolling-stock developments.

Greenbrier tank car on railway tracks

Rail supplier news from Greenbrier, Hitachi and CPaT

Rail supplier news this week includes separate updates from Greenbrier, Hitachi Rail and CPaT Global, covering rail-car manufacturing results, intelligent transport technology and training systems for safety-critical industries.

Greenbrier Rail Coupler Import Case: CBP Duty Ruling

Greenbrier Rail Coupler Import Case Puts Duties in Focus

Greenbrier rail coupler import case centers on a May 18 ruling. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) found that Greenbrier Cos. Inc. evaded antidumping orders. The finding involved imports of freight-rail couplers (FRC) and rail cars. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Greenbrier has introduced a new educational model, the GBX Training Tank Car, to help rail industry professionals improve their understanding of tank car systems and safety features through hands-on instruction

Greenbrier Unveils GBX Training Tank Car for Rail Safety Education

Greenbrier has introduced a new educational model, the GBX Training Tank Car, to help rail industry professionals improve their understanding of tank car systems and safety features through hands-on instruction. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The value of Greenbrier orders for the quarter reached 670 million dollars

Greenbrier and Wabtec to Supply Rolling Stock for COFCO Agribusiness

Greenbrier and Wabtec have signed a contract to supply railcars and locomotives to the COFCO agribusiness. The deal includes 979 railcars and 23 locomotives, ensuring transportation in Brazil. The supply cost amounts to 1.2 billion reals ($216 million). This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.