Private company

American Industrial Transport

Logo: American Industrial Transport, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

American manufacturerof freight cars

American Industrial Transport, a business formerly known as American Railcar Industries, is a specialist in railcar leasing and repair, headquartered in Saint Charles, Missouri. AITX, both the name and primary railcar mark, leases railcars in the covered hopper and specialized tank car markets.2 It was founded by American Car and Foundry Company.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1988Founded1
  • Industryindustrial manufacturing, railways rolling stock leasing1
  • HeadquartersSt. Charles1
  • Websiteaitx.com

American Industrial Transport, a business formerly known as American Railcar Industries, is a specialist in railcar leasing and repair, headquartered in Saint Charles, Missouri. AITX, both the name and primary railcar mark, leases railcars in the covered hopper and specialized tank car markets.2

The story

Founded by American Car and Foundry Company in 1988.1

Products and brands

  • freight car
  • vehicle leasing

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1988Founded Founded1

Sources

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