FreightCar America, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call

To participate in the conference call, please dial 800-230-1951. Interested parties are asked to dial in approximately 10 to 15 minutes prior to the start time of the call.

An audio replay of the conference call will be available beginning at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) on August 4, 2008 until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) on August 11, 2008. To access the replay, please dial 800-475-6701. The replay pass code is 953921. An audio replay of the call will be available on the Company's website within two days following the earnings call.

FreightCar America, Inc. manufactures railroad freight cars, with particular expertise in coal-carrying railcars. In addition to coal cars, FreightCar America designs and builds bulk commodity cars, flat cars, mill gondola cars, intermodal cars, coil steel cars and motor vehicle carriers. It is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and has manufacturing facilities in Danville, Illinois, Roanoke, Virginia and Johnstown, Pennsylvania. More information about FreightCar America is available on its website at www.freightcaramerica.com.

SOURCE: FreightCar America, Inc.

FreightCar America, Inc. Media Contact Kevin Bagby, 800-458-2235