The directors of FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) have declared a
regular cash dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock of the company.
The dividend is payable on November 30, 2009, to shareholders of record
at the close of business on November 23, 2009.

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 and Roanoke, Virginia.
More information about FreightCar America is available on its website at www.freightcaramerica.com.