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Aug. 05, 2026
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Aug. 05, 2026
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity File Number 001-42830
Entity Registrant Name FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.
Entity Central Index Key 0001320854
Entity Tax Identification Number 25-1837219
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Address, Address Line One 125 South Wacker Drive
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 1500
Entity Address, City or Town Chicago
Entity Address, State or Province IL
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 60606
City Area Code 800
Local Phone Number 458-2235
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol RAIL
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights  
Title of 12(b) Security Preferred Stock Purchase Rights
Trading Symbol N/A
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ