High-Strength, Advanced and Ultra High-Strength Steels™

At Greenbrier, we are at the forefront of railcar innovation, utilizing High-Strength (50 KSI), Advanced (100 KSI) and Ultra-High-Strength (175 KSI) steels to enhance durability, efficiency and performance. Our commitment to superior materials ensures our railcars meet and exceed industry standards, delivering unparalleled reliability and longevity. 

Railway Age News Article

Featured in Railway Age July 2024 issue

Key Benefits

Enhanced payload capacity

Superior durability

Increased sustainability

Heightened safety

3 Types of Steel

Gondolas: Leading with Strength 

Greenbrier’s gondolas come with a variety of advanced steel options to meet any operational needs. Engineered to endure extreme conditions and support heavy loads, our gondolas leverage cutting-edge steel to provide exceptional strength, efficiency and performance. 

Ultra-High-Strength Steel Gondola™
  • 2,796 cubic feet capacity
  • Lightest-weight
  • Reduces unloaded weight by up to 15,000 lbs
High-Sided Gondola featuring Ultra-High-Strength Steel™
  • 4,230 cubic feet capacity
  • Lightest-weight
HSS Gondola
High-Strength Steel Gondola™
  • 2,791 cubic feet capacity
  • Innovative, unique steel developed by U. S. Steel
  • Reduces unloaded weight by up to 7,000 lbs

Titan Series Doors™

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Built to Endure

Titan Series Doors™ incorporate advanced high-strength steel, which is twice as strong as traditional boxcar doors, reducing lifetime repair costs by 55%. Available in ultra-high-strength steel, these doors are designed to endure the harshest conditions, ensuring greater reliability and minimizing service interruptions.

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